Chandigarh: The proposed Industrial Model Township (IMT) in Naraingarh moved a step closer on Wednesday after farmers from the area agreed to offer nearly 450 acres at government-fixed rates, giving a fillip to Haryana's industrial expansion plans.
The project, which is believed to be close to the heart of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is expected to not only spur holistic development in the region but also strengthen the state's industrial base. The development comes after a delegation of farmers held a meeting with CM Saini on Wednesday, wherein land rates were discussed in detail.
The farmers consented to the rates, paving the way for land availability for the IMT. As the process formally began, they complimented CM Saini. Saini reciprocated by saying that the initiative by farmers would aid economic growth and generate employment in the region.
Saini said work on an IMT in Ambala is already under way at a fast pace, and a similar facility in Naraingarh would further boost industrial development. The Ambala region, he added, would be developed as a modern industrial hub on the lines of Gurugram, creating employment opportunities for the youth. The chief minister recalled that as finance minister, he had announced in the budget the setting up of 10 Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) across the state. Work is already in progress in Manesar, Bawal, Rohtak, Faridabad, Sohna and Kharkhoda. Ambala, known for its mixer industry and medical equipment manufacturing, is set to further strengthen its industrial profile with two new IMTs. He said the Naraingarh IMT reflects implementation of the 2025-26 Budget announcements within a year.
