Haryana powers up MSME sectors with Rs 170 crore cluster development plan. Eleven clusters of MSME (micro, small, medium enterprise) are being developed in Haryana at an estimated cost of Rs 169.6 crore, while a subsidy of Rs 20 crore will also be provided by the state govt.
Gurugram: The Haryana government has launched a Rs 170 crore Cluster Development Scheme to develop 11 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) clusters in the state aiming this strategic plan to design, enhance infrastructure, promote technological advancements and foster sustainable industrial growth across Haryana state. The initiative will help the establishment of shared facilities to include testing centres, training hubs, and research centres expected to serve as catalysts for innovation and efficiency within the MSME sector by providing these common facilities. The state government aims to reduce operational costs for MSMEs, improve product quality and facilitate access to advanced industrial technologies.
Aspect of this development plan is the provision of a Rs 20 crore subsidy by the state government providing financial support to ease the financial burden on MSMEs and encourage their participation in the cluster development scheme. The subsidy will be allocated to various projects within the clusters, focusing on infrastructure development, capacity building, and technological upgrades. Under the Haryana Cluster Development Scheme, several projects have already been approved, which include 46 mini-cluster projects with a combined investment of Rs 158 crore and 33 plug-and-play infrastructure projects of value approximately Rs 359 crore. The government has allocated Rs 75.98 crore as grant support for these initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to create a conducive environment for MSME growth in Haryana.
The project will include establishment of a dedicated MSME directorate under the ‘Startup India’ programme enabling the government’s focus on promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among the youth. The directorate offers 90% grant assistance for mini-cluster development programmes incentivising young entrepreneurs to establish and expand their ventures within the clusters. To ensure the smooth functioning of industries in these clusters, the government has implemented measures to provide uninterrupted power supply, assistance provided to mitigate production losses and maintain product quality. Additionally, financial assistance available for capital expenditure related to power infrastructure, ensuring that industries have reliable energy sources for their operations.
The prime goal of the Haryana Cluster Development Scheme is to provide the state as a prominent investment destination both nationally and internationally by focusing on sustainable development, innovation, skill enhancement and large-scale employment generation in the state. The government aims to create a robust industrial eco-system that can compete effectively in the global market. This initiative along with the state’s enterprise promotion policies to boost sustainable development through effective governance will promote entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities in the state by adopting the policy of innovation and technology and skill development on a large scale ensuring that Haryana’s industrial sector remains dynamic and competitive across the country.The Rs 170 crore MSME cluster development initiative launched by the government seems to be a significant step towards transforming Haryana into a hub of industrial activity and innovation through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology laying the foundation for a prosperous and sustainable industrial future for the state.
