Panipat Emerges as Global Hub for Textiles and Food Processing
Chandigarh, January 22
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced major boosts for Panipat’s textile and food processing sectors during a pre-budget meeting with industry representatives from Panipat, Sonipat, and Karnal. Highlighting the city’s weaver heritage, he revealed plans for an international-level textile institute on 10 acres of land, offering global-standard technical training.
In response to industry demands, CM Saini extended the Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy’s validity to December 18, 2026. So far, 354 applications have secured ₹367 crore in grants, with no cap now on capital investment subsidies for eligible entrepreneurs.
Aligning with PM Modi’s Five-F Vision for Textiles
Drawing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Five-F” framework—Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign—CM Saini emphasized Haryana’s commitment to global textile leadership. He urged exporters to innovate beyond traditional products, targeting medical and technical textiles, waste-to-wealth initiatives, and sustainable, chemical-free fabrics.
Panipat, he noted, can lead in antibacterial towels and naturally dyed textiles amid rising global demand for holistic health products. Budget provisions include subsidies via the National Technical Textile Mission for machinery and training, plus women’s skill programs elevating workers to design and management roles. Over the last decade, textile FDI has doubled, positioning Panipat, Gurugram, and Faridabad as Haryana’s export powerhouses.
Food Processing Expansion: Massive Investment Opportunities
CM Saini spotlighted food processing as a vital link between farmers and markets, ensuring better prices and tech-driven profitability. India’s sector, now at ₹35 lakh crore, eyes ₹73 lakh crore by 2032, with Haryana hosting over 28,000 units.
Four key 2019 schemes offer generous subsidies:
- Unit Establishment/Expansion: 25% on project cost (up to ₹50 lakh in A/B blocks, ₹1 crore in C/D).
- Backward/Forward Linkage: 50% (up to ₹2.5 crore in A/B, ₹3.5 crore in C/D); 50% for reefer vehicles (up to ₹50 lakh).
- Cold Chain/Value Addition: 35-45% (up to ₹5 crore for storage, packaging, etc.).
- Mini Food Parks: 50% (up to ₹10 crore in C/D blocks).
Industry Suggestions to Shape 2026-27 Budget
Stressing partnerships, CM Saini invited more inputs over the next 8-10 days, promising to address them seriously. Contributors to the 2026-27 budget will receive special invites to the Assembly session.
Present were Ministers Krishan Lal Panwar, Rao Narbir Singh, Mahipal Dhanda, Shyam Singh Rana, and Rajesh Nagar; MLAs and officials like Parmod Vij, Mayor Komal Saini, Rajesh Khullar, Arun Kumar Gupta, and Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal.
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