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KMP Expressway to Drive Haryana's Industrial Boom with 5 New Cities

Haryana Industries Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced that the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway is poised to be a key driver for the state's industrial expansion and a gateway to the national 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision. The government has formed the Panchgram Development Authority to build five new cities along the expressway, which will be developed on the Singapore model of urbanisation. He highlighted that the expressway will provide robust connectivity and world-class infrastructure to accelerate investment, with three of ten planned new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) focused around the NCR region using the KMP as a focal point. These developments aim to ease population pressure on Delhi while establishing Haryana as a leader in India's next phase of industrial growth.

Key Points: KMP Expressway: Gateway to Viksit Bharat & Haryana's Growth

  • 5 new cities planned along KMP Expressway
  • 10 new Industrial Model Townships by 2030
  • Corridor to be developed on Singapore model
  • Focus on investor-friendly ecosystem & faster clearances
  • Region offers 30-min connectivity to IGI & Jewar airports
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KMP Expressway key driver of industrial growth, says Haryana minister

Haryana Minister Rao Narbir Singh unveils plans for 5 new cities & 10 industrial townships along the KMP Expressway to boost investment and ease Delhi's population pressure.

"The KMP Expressway will emerge as a gateway to the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision - Rao Narbir Singh"

Chandigarh, April 21

Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Tuesday said that the 135-km Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway will emerge as a gateway to the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision and a key driver of the state's industrial growth.

He stated the government has constituted the Panchgram Development Authority to develop five new cities along both sides of the expressway, keeping in view the projected population for 2031. The corridor will be developed on the Singapore model, transforming the region into a hub of modern urbanisation and industrial expansion.

Emphasising the importance of the National Capital Region (NCR) in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-term vision, the Cabinet Minister said the KMP Expressway will provide robust connectivity and world-class infrastructure to accelerate investment, employment and economic activity. The state has also introduced key amendments to its industrial policy to further boost growth, he added.

He underlined that the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) should not remain confined to revenue generation alone, but must focus on providing efficient services, faster clearances and an investor-friendly ecosystem.

Highlighting future plans, Rao Narbir Singh said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced the establishment of 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) by 2030, of which five have already been approved and are under development.

He further shared that the Industries Department saw a substantial increase in budget allocation last year, with further enhancement planned in the upcoming budget. Of the proposed IMTs, three will be developed in the NCR region with the KMP Expressway as their focal point.

The five new cities, he said, will emerge as major hubs of attraction and economic activity, while also helping ease population pressure on Delhi.

Rao Narbir Singh further said that Haryana, once the frontrunner of the Green Revolution, has already established Gurugram as a global IT hub, and with the upcoming IMTs, the state is set to lead India's next phase of industrial growth.

With seamless connectivity to Delhi and proximity to both IGI Airport and the upcoming Jewar Airport within about 30 minutes, the region offers a highly attractive destination for domestic and global investors, he added.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Developing five new cities sounds ambitious. My main concern is about the displacement of farmers and the environmental impact. The 'Singapore model' is good, but will it include affordable housing for the middle class, or just luxury townships?
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Aman W
As someone from Manesar, the expressway has already improved connectivity a lot. If they can truly provide faster clearances and an investor-friendly ecosystem, it will bring so many jobs for local youth. Fingers crossed!
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Sarah B
The focus on efficient services from HSIIDC is the key takeaway for me. In the past, bureaucratic delays have been a major hurdle. If they can streamline that, it will make Haryana very competitive for manufacturing.
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Vikram M
Gurugram's success story is proof of concept. Replicating that along the KMP corridor with modern planning can transform the entire region. The 30-minute connectivity to two international airports is a massive advantage for exports. Jai Haryana! 🇮🇳
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Kriti O
Hope the development is balanced and sustainable. We need green spaces, proper water management, and public transport from day one, not as an afterthought. Let's not create another concrete jungle with traffic problems in 10 years.

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