Haryana MSME Mall on GT Road: Progress Review

Chandigarh, Dec 5 (PTI) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Friday reviewed the progress of the ambitious Unity Mall project in Karnal, which is designed to showcase the country's diverse MSME products under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, an official statement said.

The chief secretary also reviewed the progress of two working women hostels being constructed in Faridabad and Gurugram.

Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat here, the chief secretary assessed the current status of the Rs 162.88-crore Unity Mall project, which is coming up on a 3.87-acre site along the GT Road in Sector 37 of Karnal's Industrial Estate.

The mall project, with substantial financial support from the Centre as well as the Haryana government, is targeted for completion by July 2027.

Rastogi instructed the concerned departments to maintain strict adherence to the approved construction schedule and uphold the highest standards of quality throughout execution, the statement said.

The chief secretary highlighted the competitive advantage of the project's location on the historic GT Road, which offers connectivity to Delhi, Chandigarh, and other major northern cities.

Karnal's emergence as a growing industrial and commercial centre, along with its proximity to the National Capital Region, significantly enhances the project's potential impact, the statement said.

"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," it said.

Managing Director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (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 said, "The Unity Mall is a strategic investment in Haryana's economic future, and we are committed to its timely and high-quality completion."

Meanwhile, reviewing the progress of working women hostels coming up in Sector 78, Faridabad and Sector 9, Gurugram, the chief secretary emphasised the need to ensure the timely completion of these 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.