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Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh emphasized that adopting the “Vocal for Local” approach is vital to achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. To support this mission, the state’s Industries Department has set up a Directorate of MSME to promote Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Chairing a virtual review meeting with MSME officers from across the state at the NIC Centre in Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, Rao Narbir Singh highlighted the government’s focus on strengthening small industries through the cluster-based model. He noted that the central government has introduced multiple supportive schemes—many of which involve state contributions and subsidies—and urged officials to ensure that this information reaches both entrepreneurs and the public promptly.
Officials Should Be Supportive Toward Entrepreneurs
Minister Rao Narbir directed that officers must adopt a more respectful and supportive attitude toward entrepreneurs. He stressed that business owners contribute significantly to the state’s economy and should not be treated as if seeking favors. Officials were instructed to streamline processes and avoid making entrepreneurs return repeatedly to offices. Required paperwork should be completed and sent to headquarters in a single attempt.
Regular Interaction with Industry Stakeholders
To boost local industry engagement, Minister Rao Narbir Singh instructed all District Manager Coordinators (DMCs) to hold meetings with local industry associations every 15 days. These meetings, he said, should go beyond office spaces and be organized in public venues, with announcements made in local newspapers beforehand.
He also directed officials to compile a comprehensive booklet outlining all central and state-level schemes and distribute it to relevant stakeholders for better awareness.
During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the progress of various key initiatives, including the Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020, the State Mini Cluster Development Scheme, the PADMA Scheme, the Plug and Play Scheme, the Haryana Atmanirbhar Textile Policy 2022–25, the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, and the PM-FME Scheme under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Director General of Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. D.K. Behera, along with other senior officials, was also present at the meeting.