Chandigarh, April 21 (IANS) Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Tuesday said that the 135-km Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) 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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