Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh highlighted the state government’s shift from “red tape” to a more welcoming “red carpet” approach to attract investments. He mentioned that policies, infrastructure development, and governance reforms have significantly increased investor confidence, leading to record investments and job creation in the state. Governor Ghosh, dressed in traditional attire from West Bengal, began his speech by emphasizing the significance of Vande Mataram as a reflection of India’s spirit.
The Governor pointed out that Haryana has achieved ‘Top Achiever’ status in the Business Reforms Action Plan ranking, scoring 99.50% by implementing 400 challenging reforms. He emphasized that the state has become a preferred destination for both global and domestic investors due to its investor-friendly policies, strategic location, robust infrastructure, and clear public policies. Haryana’s focus on ease of doing business has attracted new investments and increased employment opportunities.
Governor Ghosh noted that Haryana is evolving into a key investment destination as global supply chains transform, particularly in the NCR region developing as a major logistics hub. He highlighted the state’s impressive export figures, reaching Rs 2.75 lakh crore in 2023-24 and Rs 161,707 crore in 2024-25, showing a growth rate of over 10.62% from the previous year. The Governor also praised the state’s legislative progress, mentioning the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025, which decriminalized numerous provisions across state Acts, fostering trust in entrepreneurs.
Haryana’s government has streamlined business processes by eliminating outdated regulations and simplifying procedures for certifications, licenses, and approvals. The Governor cited examples such as auto change of land use (CLU) approvals, simplified documentation, and self-certification for fire non-objection certificates to facilitate smoother operations. Additionally, labor reforms have been implemented, allowing extended working hours in shops and enabling women to work night shifts with stringent safety measures. Noteworthy investments in mega projects, including Maruti Suzuki and ATL Battery Technology, have further boosted the state’s economic landscape.
