The Unity Mall project is being developed by HSIIDC and Will Serve as National Hub for ODOP and MSME Products
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh –
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi today expressed satisfaction over the steady progress of the ambitious Unity Mall project in Karnal, following the crucial environmental clearance granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on November 17, 2025.
Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the Chief Secretary assessed the current status of the ₹162.88 crore Unity Mall project, which is coming up on a 3.87-acre site along the Grand Trunk Road in Sector 37 of Karnal’s Industrial Estate. Designed to showcase India’s diverse MSME products under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, the Unity Mall is targeted for completion by July 2027.
Officials informed that excavation work is progressing rapidly, marking an important milestone in the project’s implementation. Sh. Rastogi instructed departments to maintain strict adherence to the approved construction schedule and uphold the highest standards of quality throughout execution.
The project is being built with substantial financial support from both the Government of India and the Haryana Government. The Chief Secretary highlighted the competitive advantage of the project’s location on the historic Grand Trunk Road, which offers excellent connectivity to Delhi, Chandigarh, and other major northern cities. Karnal’s emergence as a growing industrial and commercial center, along with its strategic position in the National Capital Region, significantly enhances the project’s potential impact.
The Unity Mall is envisioned as a national-level platform to display and market MSME products from across India, especially those crafted under the ODOP initiative. The facility will help reduce marketing costs for small manufacturers, improve visibility in domestic and global markets, and create new avenues for business collaboration.
Managing Director HSIIDC Aditya Dahiya briefed the Chief Secretary that the Unity Mall will serve multiple functions, including working as a permanent exhibition centre for state-specific products, a business-to-business networking hub, and a tourist attraction that showcases India’s diverse manufacturing strengths. The project aligns closely with the Central Government’s vision of promoting indigenous industries, expanding market access, and boosting inter-state trade through high-quality infrastructure.
The Chief Secretary directed the HSIIDC and the Directorate of MSME to ensure seamless coordination. He commended the teams for overcoming early-stage challenges and maintaining project momentum. “The Unity Mall is a strategic investment in Haryana’s economic future, and we are committed to its timely and high-quality completion,” he said.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary also reviewed two working women hostels under construction in Sector 78, Faridabad and Sector 9, Gurugram. He emphasized the need to ensure timely completion of these socially significant facilities. He directed the concerned departments to accelerate the ongoing civil and structural works, while maintaining strict compliance with safety and quality norms.
Rastogi noted that the hostels would provide safe, affordable, and well-equipped accommodation for employed women, especially those relocating for work opportunities in the NCR region. He said such facilities play an essential role in supporting women’s workforce participation by offering secure living arrangements, modern amenities, and proximity to major employment hubs.