Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to accelerate the development of the state’s major infrastructure and investment projects, with a particular focus on transforming Gurugram’s Global City into a globally benchmarked urban destination and strengthening connectivity, logistics and tourism infrastructure across the state.
Chairing the fourth review meeting of the State Progress Portal in Chandigarh on Wednesday, Saini called for a time-bound action plan to complete essential infrastructure such as electricity and water supply in the Global City within the next three months. He also asked officials to prepare a detailed proposal for the construction of a world-class iconic tower that could become a defining landmark of the ambitious development.
The Global City, being developed across around 1,000 acres in Gurugram, is positioned by the Haryana government as a major integrated business, residential and commercial hub. According to the government, physical progress on infrastructure works involving an investment of around ₹1,000 crore has reached approximately 80 per cent, with the remaining works targeted for completion by December.
The project is envisaged as more than a conventional commercial development. The planned city is expected to bring together educational and healthcare institutions, shopping malls, theatres, luxury hotels, community facilities and wedding venues, alongside modern urban infrastructure. The government also plans to connect the Global City with the Dwarka Expressway and introduce Namo Bharat Metro connectivity, with the objective of improving access and reducing travel constraints.
Environmental and utility infrastructure is also part of the proposed urban framework. Officials have been directed to develop a dedicated water treatment plant and a green lake as part of the city’s broader planning and sustainability features.
For the Haryana government, the project carries an economic as well as urban-development significance. Once operational, the Global City is expected to create new employment opportunities, particularly for young people, while attracting businesses and investment to Gurugram. The proposed iconic tower could further strengthen the city’s international profile and serve as a visual symbol of Haryana’s wider ambition to create globally competitive urban centres.
The review meeting also covered the Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary, another major project intended to strengthen Haryana’s position on national logistics and freight networks.
Saini said key infrastructure at the logistics hub, including electricity, irrigation facilities, roads, an external railway siding and an internal rail yard, has already been completed. An internal in-motion weighbridge is also being installed and is expected to be ready within six months.
A significant milestone is expected on August 23, when a dedicated train is scheduled to begin operations at the logistics hub. The Chief Minister will formally receive the train, marking an important step in integrating the project with the state’s broader multimodal transportation infrastructure.
The government is simultaneously advancing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster in Hisar, where a wide range of industrial and supporting facilities are being developed. These include a skill development centre, convention centre, exhibition hall, logistics park and a multi-speciality hospital, along with industrial activity in defence and aerospace, agro-food processing, garments and textiles.
Infrastructure linked to the proposed airport at the Hisar cluster is also being developed. The government said arrangements include a water supply system and a 220-kV power substation. Work is also under way on the boundary wall for the first phase of the airport, covering approximately 1,578 acres.
The meeting placed equal emphasis on tourism infrastructure, particularly in Panchkula and the surrounding areas. Under Swadesh Darshan 2.0, the government plans to further develop the historic Yadavindra Gardens at Pinjore as an employment-generating tourism destination.
The proposed redevelopment will include renovation of the gardens and the creation of an integrated wedding, convention and hospitality destination. A 100-room five-star hotel is also planned, aimed at expanding the area’s capacity to host high-end visitors, conferences and major social events.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to prepare a plan for expanding the Pinjore airstrip. The move could improve regional accessibility and complement the government’s plans to develop Panchkula and the surrounding tourism circuit.
Adventure tourism is another component of the proposed strategy. An adventure park is planned at Tikkar Tal, while the existing adventure park at Thapli is also to be further developed. Together, these projects are intended to broaden the tourism offering beyond traditional heritage and leisure destinations and generate additional employment opportunities.
The review reflects the Haryana government’s broader approach of linking urban development with industrial investment, multimodal connectivity and tourism infrastructure. From Gurugram’s high-value Global City to Nangal Chaudhary’s logistics hub and Hisar’s manufacturing cluster, the government is seeking to create infrastructure corridors that can support investment, employment and economic activity.
The challenge now lies in execution. The timelines set for several projects are ambitious, and their eventual impact will depend not only on completing physical infrastructure but also on ensuring connectivity, private investment, institutional facilities and effective urban management. For the Global City in particular, the proposed iconic tower may provide a powerful symbol of ambition, but the success of the project will ultimately be measured by the economic activity, employment and quality of urban services it delivers.
Senior officials attending the review included Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Arun Gupta, Industries and Commerce Commissioner and Secretary Dr Amit Agrawal, Information, Public Relations and Languages Commissioner and Secretary K Makrand Pandurang, Special Secretary for Monitoring and Coordination Priyanka Soni, HSIDC Managing Director Sushil Sarwan and Tourism Director Parth Gupta, among others.
The government’s latest directions underline a clear priority: move major projects from planning to visible implementation while building the infrastructure required to position Haryana as a stronger destination for investment, manufacturing, logistics, tourism and modern urban development.
