CHANDIGARH:Marching ahead on the path of development and strengthening industrial
infrastructure in the state, Haryana has proved its mettle once again by securing first position under
Landlocked Category in the Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021. In this chart, Haryana
is followed by UP, MP, and Punjab respectively. Haryana’s position is up two places from third to first
and it is a top performer in the Landlocked Category as compared to 2020.
The state’s robust performance is reflected in improved scores in all sub pillars of the business
ecosystem.
Apart from seizing first position under the landlocked category, Haryana has ranked overall fifth
among all the States of the country with 58.20 points in the EPI chart which was 7th in the previous
report released by the Niti Aayog in 2020. Haryana is leading this chart by leaving behind industrially
developed States like Delhi, Punjab, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
To achieve this feat, the state has shown continuous growth in ensuring institutional framework,
business environment, transport connectivity, export diversification, and infrastructure
development.
Also, it is noteworthy that the structure of the EPI includes four pillars –Policy, Business
Ecosystem, Export Ecosystem and Export Performance and 11 sub-pillars including Export Promotion
Policy, Institutional Framework, Business Environment, Infrastructure, Transport Connectivity,
Access to Finance, Export Infrastructure, Trade Support, R&D Infrastructure, Export Diversification
and Growth Orientation.
The State Government led by Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal is driven by his vision of
transforming the industrial and entrepreneurial ecosystem, leading to rapid export preparedness in
the State. This report is a testimony to the good work being undertaken by the Haryana Government
in the field of trade, commerce, industry, and exports.
As Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal is dedicated to ensuring state-of-the-art technology and
strengthening infra in the state, his vision is to make all the 22 districts of the state better in exports
and specialize in exporting at least one unique product. His vision also includes building common
facilities such as design, training, testing, and certification centres to increase the cost
competitiveness of exporting units.