Haryana govt approves state-of-the-art industrial park in Ambala
Chandigarh, July 29
In a push to accelerate industrialisation and attract fresh investments, the Haryana government on Wednesday approved the proposal for a state-of-the-art industrial park at IMT Ambala under the Centre's flagship Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana.
The proposal received the green signal at a meeting of the state-level committee (SLC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi here, paving the way for its submission to the Government of India for final approval.
The proposed project envisages the development of a 108.58-acre investment-ready, plug-and-play industrial park within HSIIDC's upcoming IMT Ambala. With an estimated investment of Rs 304.10 crore, the project is expected to significantly enhance the state's industrial infrastructure and strengthen its position as one of India's preferred manufacturing destinations.
During the meeting, the state-level committee reviews the proposal's technical, financial and infrastructural aspects before recommending it under the BHAVYA scheme, an initiative designed to create 100 world-class industrial parks across the country with an outlay of Rs 33,660 crore over six years.
Commissioner and Secretary (Industries and Commerce) Amit Kumar Agrawal informs that the proposed industrial park meets the mandatory eligibility conditions of the scheme, including the availability of contiguous encumbrance-free land, strong multimodal connectivity and readiness for rapid implementation.
The project has been designed as a modern manufacturing ecosystem with 256 industrial plots, 15 ready-built factory sheds, warehousing facilities, common facility centres, worker housing, a skill development centre, power infrastructure, water treatment facilities, a common effluent treatment plant (CETP), internal road network, utilities and extensive green spaces.
The committee also reviews the proposed implementation model under which the project will be executed through NICDC Haryana Multimodal Logistic Hub Project Ltd, an existing special purpose vehicle of NICDC and HSIIDC, in accordance with the BHAVYA guidelines.
Chief Secretary Rastogi stresses the need for interdepartmental coordination to ensure the state's proposal is processed expeditiously at the national level.
Officials say the industrial park is expected to become a catalyst for large-scale industrial investment, manufacturing expansion, logistics development and employment generation in northern Haryana.
— IANS
Reader Comments
108 acres seems decent but for a state-of-the-art park, I hope they include proper green spaces and worker housing as mentioned. The CETP and water treatment plants are crucial too—industrialization without environmental care is a recipe for disaster. Let's see how this benefits Ambala's existing small industries. 🌳
Finally some concrete development in Haryana beyond Gurgaon! IMT Ambala has potential but needs better connectivity. Hope they also focus on road and rail links to make this truly multimodal. The Rs 304 crore investment sounds good but execution is key—many projects get delayed. Let's hope proper timelines are followed. 🚂
This is impressive planning—256 plots and 15 ready-built sheds means investors can start quickly. As someone who has worked in manufacturing in India, plug-and-play facilities reduce setup time drastically. The skill development centre is a smart addition too. Haryana is becoming a serious contender for manufacturing investments. Well done!
I hope this doesn't become another case of land acquisition issues and farmer protests. Ambala has fertile land and displacing farmers without proper compensation will create problems. Also, why is this being developed by a SPV with NICDC? Transparency in the bidding process is important. Let's watch this space closely. 🤔
Great initiative under the BHAVYA scheme! 100 industrial parks across India is ambitious but needed. For Haryana specifically, this will boost manufacturing in the northern region and reduce pressure on Gurgaon-Faridabad corridor. Hope they expedite the process and get central approval soon. Employment generation should be the top priority. 💪