Panipat Set to Emerge as Global Textile and Food Processing Hub: CM
Validity of Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy extended till 18th December 2026
CM Holds Pre-Budget Meeting with Textile, Food Processing & Industrial Representatives in Panipat
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
CM Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the pre-budget consultation meeting with representatives of the textile, food processing, and other industries from Panipat, Sonipat, and Karnal on Wednesday, said that Panipat is a historic city of weavers, and its textile industry has brought recognition not only to Haryana but to the entire country.
He said that Panipat is also rapidly emerging as a major food processing hub. Keeping this in view and responding to the demands of various industry organizations, he announced that an international-level textile institute will be established in Panipat, for which 10 acres of land will be made available. The institute will provide technical expertise as per international standards. He further stated that on the demand of industry associations, the validity of the Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy has been extended by one year, up to 18th December 2026.
He said that today, the food processing industry is acting as a strong bridge between farmers and consumers across the state. It plays a crucial role in ensuring better prices for farmers’ produce, connecting them with modern technology, and making agriculture a profitable enterprise. Referring to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister had stated that just as a loom weaves multiple threads together, the textile sector is connecting India with the entire world. He also mentioned the Prime Minister’s Five-F vision—Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign—and said that Haryana is committed to realizing this Five-F vision. Under capital investment subsidy, there will now be no limit on the number of cases. All eligible entrepreneurs will be supported by the government.
Under the Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy, 354 applications have been received, and grants worth ₹367 crore have already been approved. This policy reflects the trust of all entrepreneurs. He said that the Prime Minister has called upon the world to move towards holistic health and sustainability. Globally, there is increasing demand for chemical-free and naturally dyed textiles. Expressing confidence, he said that Panipat district can become a global leader in this direction. People here are no longer confined to traditional practices but are adopting innovations such as waste-to-wealth, and antibacterial towels.
The Chief Minister urged all exporters to move beyond selling only traditional products. He said it is essential to understand global market culture and demand. The government wants that when Panipat’s textiles reach Europe or America, the label “Made in India” and “Made in Haryana” should become a global guarantee of quality. For this, research in new areas such as medical textiles and technical textiles is required. Special provisions are being made for this in the budget. In collaboration with the National Technical Textile Mission, subsidies are being provided in Haryana for new machinery and training. In the 2025–26 budget, the state government made special provisions for women’s skill development so that women workers do not remain limited to labor roles but advance into designing and management. Over the past 10 years, FDI in textiles has doubled. In the future, Panipat, Gurugram, and Faridabad will collectively work to make Haryana a global export hub.
He said that due to increasing population, growing urbanization, and health-conscious consumers, the demand for high-quality food products is continuously rising. To meet this demand, the food processing industry needs to be expanded further. The food processing industry in the country has grown to approximately ₹35 lakh crore and is expected to reach around ₹73 lakh crore by 2032. Therefore, there are vast opportunities for investment and growth in this sector. More than 28,000 food processing units have already been established in Haryana.
He said that Haryana has immense potential for this industry. To provide capital investment subsidy to the food processing sector, the state government notified four major infrastructure schemes on 12th June 2019. Under the first scheme, subsidies are provided for the establishment, expansion, and diversification of food processing units. It offers 25 percent capital investment subsidy on project cost—up to ₹50 lakh in A and B blocks, and up to ₹1 crore in C and D blocks. The second scheme is the Backward and Forward Linkage Scheme, under which 50 percent capital investment subsidy is provided—up to ₹2.5 crore in A and B blocks and up to ₹3.5 crore in C and D blocks. For reefer vehicles and other mobile infrastructure, assistance of 50 percent of capital investment is provided, up to ₹50 lakh per project. The third scheme provides subsidies for integrated cold chain and value addition infrastructure, ranging from 35 to 45 percent of project cost, with assistance up to ₹5 crore for storage infrastructure, packaging houses, transport infrastructure, value addition, and processing infrastructure. The fourth scheme is the Integrated Mini Food Park Scheme, under which 50 percent capital investment subsidy is provided, up to ₹10 crore, only in C and D category blocks.
He said that as the state moves rapidly towards realizing the vision of a developed India and developed Haryana, its real strength lies in industrial sector associations, which act as a bridge between policy and ground realities. Solving the problems of these associations is a priority of the government, and their suggestions will serve as guiding principles.
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