Chandigarh, Feb 20 (NationPress) Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh stated on Friday that the state administration has transitioned from a cumbersome "red tape" to a warm "red carpet," aiming to make Haryana one of India's premier investment hubs.

Clear policies, robust infrastructure, and a governance model focused on reforms have significantly enhanced investor trust, resulting in record investments and a surge in employment across the state, he remarked during his customary address at the outset of the Budget session in the state capital.

Adorning traditional attire from West Bengal, Governor Ghosh commenced his speech with the declaration that Vande Mataram represents the "essence of India's spirit."

He emphasized that the spirit of Vande Mataram is deeply rooted in the cultural and folk traditions of the region.

Reflecting on the Business Reforms Action Plan ranking released by the Indian government in November, he noted that Haryana achieved 'Top Achiever' status with a remarkable score of 99.50%, successfully implementing 400 challenging reforms.

The Governor underscored that Haryana is now recognized as a favored destination for both global and domestic investors.

"With investor-centric policies, Haryana is steadily establishing itself as a reliable investment hub. The state's strategic positioning, solid infrastructure, and transparent public policies have bolstered investor confidence. By embracing ease-of-doing-business as a fundamental work ethic, the government has effectively attracted new investments and created more job opportunities," he stated.

Governor Ghosh remarked that in this new era, Haryana is positioning itself as an attractive choice for investors.

He noted that as global supply chains adapt, the NCR region of the state is evolving into a significant logistics center.

"In the fiscal year 2023-24, the total exports from the state reached a historic milestone of Rs 2.75 lakh crore," he added.

"Moreover, in 2024-25, our merchandise exports achieved another record of Rs 161,707 crore, marking a robust growth of over 10.62% compared to the previous year."

The Governor asserted that Haryana's advancements extend beyond mere rankings.

"This esteemed assembly has made history by enacting the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025, decriminalizing 164 provisions across 42 state Acts on December 22, 2025, thereby reaffirming trust in our entrepreneurs," he stated.

He highlighted that the state government has developed a strong ecosystem for facilitating business operations by eliminating obsolete regulations and complicated procedures that previously hindered certifications, licenses, and approvals.

He mentioned that the auto change of land use (CLU) approvals, streamlined documentation, and self-certification for fire non-objection certificates have simplified processes.

Labour reforms have also progressed, including extended working hours in shops and allowing women to work night shifts under strict safety protocols, he added.

The Governor noted that this financial year has witnessed substantial investments in major projects within the state. Maruti Suzuki commenced commercial production in February 2025 at IMT Kharkhoda with an investment of Rs 9,413 crore, along with an additional investment of Rs 6,000 crore for a new unit set to begin production in April.

Additionally, the first phase of the world's largest lithium-ion battery facility by ATL Battery Technology began production at IMT Sohna in September 2025, involving an investment of Rs 3,000 crore, as noted by the Governor.