Haryana
Once a conservative and sleepy agrarian state, Haryana has capitalized on its proximity to Delhi to transform itself into one of India’s most developed states, with a large automobile industry and a major financial and industrial hub in the Delhi suburb of Gurugram. Haryana’s diversified economy–it is also home to a major IT industry–and its willingness to experiment with reforms have made it one of India’s most dynamic states, although village life remains intensely conservative and women face many barriers to economic participation.
State Summary
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Size
17,070 sq. miles -
Population
25.4 million -
State GDP
$60.11 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
90
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Rajya Sabha Seats
5 -
Lok Sabha Seats
10 -
Party Affiliation
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Jannayak Janta Party (JJP)
Climate Change
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) approves the Draft Procedure for the Grant of Connectivity & Green Energy Open Access
Posted on December 6, 2023Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) approves the Draft Procedure for the Grant of Connectivity & Green Energy Open Access to promote open access consumption of renewable energy in the state.
Haryana releases the revamped Haryana Solar Power Policy 2023 replacing the previous Haryana Solar Power Policy 2016
Posted on November 15, 2023Haryana releases the revamped Haryana Solar Power Policy 2023 replacing the previous Haryana Solar Power Policy 2016. As per the policy, the state has a plan to install a cumulative 6 GW solar capacity by 2030. This includes 1.6 GW of rooftop solar power plants, 3.2 GW of ground-mounted solar power plants and the solarization of irrigation pumps with a capacity of 1.2 GW.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations, instead of housing developers.
Posted on October 25, 2023Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations, instead of housing developers. The developers will pay for the sanctioned load of a condominium or township and will have to provide free land to the discom for the substation.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations
Posted on October 25, 2023Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations, instead of housing developers. The developers will pay for the sanctioned load of a condominium or township and will have to provide free land to the discom for the substation.
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
Subsectors
Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) approves the Draft Procedure for the Grant of Connectivity & Green Energy Open Access
Posted on December 6, 2023Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) approves the Draft Procedure for the Grant of Connectivity & Green Energy Open Access to promote open access consumption of renewable energy in the state.
Haryana releases the revamped Haryana Solar Power Policy 2023 replacing the previous Haryana Solar Power Policy 2016
Posted on November 15, 2023Haryana releases the revamped Haryana Solar Power Policy 2023 replacing the previous Haryana Solar Power Policy 2016. As per the policy, the state has a plan to install a cumulative 6 GW solar capacity by 2030. This includes 1.6 GW of rooftop solar power plants, 3.2 GW of ground-mounted solar power plants and the solarization of irrigation pumps with a capacity of 1.2 GW.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations, instead of housing developers.
Posted on October 25, 2023Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations, instead of housing developers. The developers will pay for the sanctioned load of a condominium or township and will have to provide free land to the discom for the substation.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations
Posted on October 25, 2023Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) notifies its decision stating that discoms will be required to construct substations, instead of housing developers. The developers will pay for the sanctioned load of a condominium or township and will have to provide free land to the discom for the substation.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Haryana. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Haryana reaches 990.67MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Haryana achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Haryana approves the waiver of outstanding water charges
Posted on January 10, 2024Haryana approves the waiver of outstanding water charges, including surcharge and interest, amounting to $44.75 million.
Haryana launches the One Time Settlement-2023 (OTS) scheme
Posted on January 10, 2024Haryana launches the One Time Settlement-2023 (OTS) scheme, to settle pending tax payments pertaining to pre-GST regime. This scheme will be operational from January 1 to March 30.
Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Haryana expands the Ayushman Chirayu Scheme coverage including families with an annual income under $3,607, from the earlier cap of annual income of $2164
Posted on November 8, 2023Haryana expands the Ayushman Chirayu Scheme coverage including families with an annual income under $3,607, from the earlier cap of annual income of $2164. The expansion is posited to benefit additional 38,000 families.
Haryana unveils a comprehensive plan to provide timely ambulance assistance to patients in the state
Posted on October 25, 2023Haryana unveils a comprehensive plan to provide timely ambulance assistance to patients in the state. Under the plan, the government aims to create a unified pool of government and private ambulances across the state, ensuring that patients receive swift assistance from the nearest available ambulance.
Haryana announces monthly financial assistance of $33 to patients afflicted by 55 rare diseases, including muscular dystrophy
Posted on October 11, 2023Haryana announces monthly financial assistance of $33 to patients afflicted by 55 rare diseases, including muscular dystrophy.
Haryana introduces cashless services in all its district hospitals, across the state through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative
Posted on September 27, 2023Haryana introduces cashless services in all its district hospitals, across the state through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative. These services include procedures such as CT scans, MRIs, dialysis, and Cath Lab facilities.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Haryana releases the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023
Posted on September 6, 2023Haryana releases the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, which enables residents to register independent floors in properties located in licensed colonies as a commercial unit. As per the amendment, one floor per building will be allowed to be registered as a commercial unit.
Haryana announces that all restaurants and bars across the state can remain open 24/7
Posted on July 12, 2023Haryana announces that all restaurants and bars across the state can remain open 24/7. The facilities that wish to remain open 24 hours will have to register with the Labour Department and follow other terms and conditions listed in the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.
Haryana approves the amendment in the Freight Assistance Scheme
Posted on July 12, 2023Haryana approves the amendment in the Freight Assistance Scheme notified under the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy (HEEP) - 2020. The amendment reviews block wise capping to facilitate exports.
Haryana approves the Haryana Excise Policy, 2023-24
Posted on May 17, 2023Haryana approves the Haryana Excise Policy, 2023-24. The policy limits the maximum number of retail liquor vendors in the State from 2,500 to 2,400 in 2023-24. Additionally, liquor vendors have been prohibited from operating in religious places notified around Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula and in villages in which Gurukuls (religious schools) are functioning.
Infrastructure and Governance
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Haryana approves the revised Haryana Communication and Connectivity Infrastructure Policy 2023
Posted on December 6, 2023Haryana approves the revised Haryana Communication and Connectivity Infrastructure Policy 2023 to enhance the availability of high-quality technology and communication infrastructure throughout the state. The updated policy supersedes the Communication and Connectivity Policy 2017 and aligns with the amended Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, as notified by the Union Ministry of Communication (Department of Telecommunications) in 2022.
Haryana announces free education for girls from families with an annual income of $2,160
Posted on November 29, 2023Haryana announces free education for girls from families with an annual income of $2,160 in both government and private colleges in the state. The state government would also cover half of college fees for girls from families with income ranging from $2,160 to $3,600. The fees for private colleges, where applicable, will be borne by the Haryana government.
Haryana releases the Haryana Ex-Situ Management of Paddy Straw Policy 2023 aimed at utilising paddy straw for sustainable energy and curbing crop residue burning practices by 2027
Posted on November 15, 2023Haryana releases the Haryana Ex-Situ Management of Paddy Straw Policy 2023 aimed at utilising paddy straw for sustainable energy and curbing crop residue burning practices by 2027.
Haryana announces a complete waiver of taxes and penalties on outstanding property tax
Posted on October 11, 2023Haryana announces a complete waiver of taxes and penalties on outstanding property tax, providing a direct benefit to property owners of nearly $962.4 million.
Land & Labor Laws
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Haryana amends the Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy, 2022, altering the selection criteria for employees on contract
Posted on November 1, 2023Haryana amends the Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy, 2022, altering the selection criteria for employees on contract. The merit list of the candidates will now be prepared based on annual family income, age of the candidate, socio-economic criteria, skill qualification, additional higher qualification, Common Eligibility Test, ease of deployment and experience.
Haryana announces the regularization of 190 colonies spanning across 10 districts
Posted on November 1, 2023Haryana announces the regularization of 190 colonies spanning across 10 districts. Regularization involves transferring ownership rights or recognizing the legal status of residents living in unauthorized colonies. The government also announced plans to allocate about $167.8 million for the holistic development of these colonies.
Haryana amends the Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy, 2022
Posted on November 1, 2023Haryana amends the Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy, 2022, altering the selection criteria for employees on contract. The merit list of the candidates will now be prepared based on annual family income, age of the candidate, socio-economic criteria, skill qualification, additional higher qualification, Common Eligibility Test, ease of deployment and experience.
Haryana approves the Haryana Municipal Urban Built-Plan Reform Policy, 2023
Posted on October 18, 2023Haryana approves the Haryana Municipal Urban Built-Plan Reform Policy, 2023 to permit the conversion of residential plots into commercial ones within planned schemes.
Water & Sanitation
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Haryana launches the biennial Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25)
Posted on June 14, 2023Haryana launches the biennial Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25) which aims to promote water conservation in the state over the next two years. The plan is aimed at addressing water depletion, and water logging.
Haryana passes The Haryana Water Resources (Conservation, Regulation and Management) Authority (Second Amendment) Bill 2022
Posted on August 17, 2022
Haryana passes the Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Posted on December 29, 2021
Haryana approves its Haryana Water Resources Conservation, Management and Regulation Authority Bill, 2020
Posted on October 21, 2020