Haryana to Develop Smart Agriculture and Industrial Zones: CM Saini

• CM Nayab Singh Saini announced plans for a Smart Agriculture Zone and a Smart Industrial Zone in Haryana, offering special facilities and modern infrastructure.
• The Chief Minister directed officials to assess housing needs for industrial workers across all industrial areas and prepare comprehensive housing plans in consultation with associations.
• An online portal for regularizing unauthorized colonies with at least 50 factories is receiving positive response, allowing entrepreneurs to access government schemes.
• Long-pending issues regarding industrial plots allotted by HSVP have been resolved, with administrative control transferred to HSIIDC, bringing relief to industrialists.
• Concessional land allotment for ESIC hospitals and dispensaries (75% discount) has been implemented, and the Haryana Atmanirbhar Textile Policy 2022-25 extended to December 2026.

Why It Matters: Haryana is set to boost its economy with smart agriculture and industrial zones, worker housing, and policy reforms.