Haryana has not developed any new industrial areas in the past five years, while 3,344 industrial plots and sheds across the state remain unallotted, occupying 1,841 acres of land. This highlights sluggish industrial investment despite government incentives.

Statistics at a glance

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Total industrial estates: 28 (developed) 6 (under construction)

Total industrial plots: 18,077

Allotted plots: 15,518

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Unallotted plots: 3,344 (1,841 acres)

Disputed plots: 598

Value of unallotted plots: ₹21,206 crore

Select plot prices:

Barhi-III Mega Food Park: ₹92 lakh/unit

Gurugram Sector 34-35: ₹72,400/sq mt

Manesar Industrial Estate: ₹68,800/sq mt

According to data shared by the state government in the Vidhan Sabha in reply to a question from Mullana MLA Pooja, 28 developed industrial estates in the state contain 18,077 plots, out of which 15,518 are allotted, 598 are disputed, and 1,961 plots (1,132.54 acres) remain unallotted. Additionally, six under-construction industrial estates — including Saha Phase-II (Ambala), Barwala (Panchkula), Dharuhera (Rewari), Sohna (Nuh), IMT Kharkhoda (Sonepat), and Karnal Sector 37 — have 1,380 unallotted plots (656.57 acres) out of 4,709 carved-out plots.

In Manesar, 286.08 acres of raw land remain largely unused, with only one of four carved plots allotted. The total value of unallotted plots stands at Rs 21,206 crore at current rates. For instance, in Barhi-III Mega Food Park Sheds, 24 plots are available at Rs 92 lakh/unit, in Gurugram Sector 34-35, 26 plots are available at Rs 72,400/sq mt whereas in Manesar, the rate is Rs 68,800/sq mt.

Despite incentives under the Haryana Enterprises & Employment Promotion Policy 2020 (HEEP2020) — including SGST subsidies, employment generation benefits, stamp duty refunds and electricity duty exemptions — demand for industrial plots remains low.

Industry Minister Rao Narbir Singh said the government is focusing on eight key sectors — Auto, Agro-based, Textiles, Electronics, Defence, Pharma, Chemicals, and Energy Storage —to boost investment. He said, “Unallotted plots will be allotted over time to attract industries.” The state government has also notified various sectoral policies, like Haryana Electric Vehicle Policy 2022, Haryana Logistics, Warehousing & Retail Policy 2019, Haryana State Start-Up Policy 2022, and Haryana Registered Vehicle Scrappage & Recycling Facility Incentive Policy 2024 to provide policy and fiscal support to facilitate units under these sectors, he added.

Meanwhile, MLA Pooja said: “The large number of unallotted plots is a clear indication that the state’s industrial policy has failed to attract investors. The state is struggling with inadequate infrastructure and poor law and order, which are further discouraging industrial investment. With the current industrial policy nearing its five-year mark, there are no tangible results to show.”