2 haryana state annual report 2009-2010 from the chairman... embark on a journey of success, one needs the tools of preparedness, foresight and strategy. As the Chairman of CII Haryana, I would like to say To that my journey and experience of the previous year has been extremely satisfying and productive. Chairing a dynamic state like Haryana carries a great role of responsibility and vision and I am extremely happy that with the help of a strong council, we have been able to perform this work efficiently to a large extent. Haryana is one of the most prosperous states in India, having one of the highest per-capita income in the country. Whether it is the State’s high productivity in wheat and rice through chairman’s message 2 its vibrant agriculture sector or its highly innovative manufacturing sector and information technology industry, Haryana has marched towards modernity with leaps and bounds. spotlight 4 The CII Haryana State Council in the year 2009-10 played a vital role as a catalyst for thought, policy pulse 6 plan and action on issues of concern to the Indian industry and had been regularly interacting with industry and the government officials on various economic and social issues to boost government interactions 8 the competitiveness of the industry. Our continued partnership and strong relationship with the Government enabled us skills development 9 to resolve industrial issues and concerns and work jointly on projects. We presented the Economic agenda for action to the Chief Minister. This is a comprehensive document competitiveness corner 10 on recommendations key sectors viz agriculture, industry, power, labour, healthcare, infrastructure, tourism and environment. reaching out 14 The labour unrest issue dominated the Haryana scene quite significantly. I am happy to report that the CII Haryana Council could play a major role in resolving the situation which membership 15 was threatening to turn into a severe crisis. One of the major events included the Agriconclave & Agromax 2009, a pioneer event in the state in the field of agriculture. The objective of this mega event was to increase knowledge dissemination, technology adoption and awareness creation among the farmers of the state. Over 3500 farmers benefited from the two-day event covering various aspects of agriculture production. Since the Haryana Membership has a strong manufacturing base, we organized missions, training programmes, workshops and seminars for the benefit of the membership. As 70 % Confederation of Indian Industry - Northern Region 3 from the chairman... NIRMAL K MINDA of the total industries in Haryana belong to Membership has always been our focus Zonal Chairman, Yamunanagar, Mr Gagan Small and Medium enterprises, we organized area. I am proud to say that our membership Jain, Zonal Chairman, Rohtak and Mr Raj a specially crafted session for SME sector participated in large numbers in all our Bhatia, Zonal Chairman, Faridabad. I would where issues pertaining to the sector were activities. also like to thank Mr Rajiv Kapoor, Convenor raised. Human Resources Panel, Col Sant Bhimwal, In retrospect, the year has been, a year Convenor Social Development Panel, Mr G C The State Council worked throughout the with an intense focus on policy work. We Narang, Convenor Power and Water Panel, year towards the up-gradation of the ITIs have discussed and deliberated on all the Mr Rajeev Sabharwal, Convenor Economics for creating Centres of Excellence in specific important issues with the government and Taxation Panel and Mr P K Tripathi, trades and skills through Public Private and our industry partners as well as Convenor Infrastructure Panel, Mr Balinder Partnerships. The Institute Management civil society organizations. I believe that Singh, Convenor Skills Development Panel Committees of the respective Industrial the forthcoming years would witness a and Mr Jamil Ashraf, Convenor, SME Panel. Training Institutes are working towards its all resolution of most issues and would result in round development. further strengthening the bond between the Last but not the least I would like to thank governing authorities and the governed. Mr L K Jain, Vice Chairman, CII Haryana To focus on the healthier and greener ways State Council and CII Secretariat for their of industrialization a Session on Environment This is just a small glimpse of some of the dynamic and continued support throughout Health and Safety was organized which initiatives, which we have mentioned in the year. focused on environmental responsibilities this annual review. Needless to say, these of the industry. Mission to Green and Clean initiatives would not have been possible companies was also organized for the without the unconditional support of Mr members to showcase the environment Harpal Singh, Chairman (Northern Region) friendly techniques. and Mr Deepak Puri, Deputy Chairman (Northern Region). A special thanks to our The Council has always been most immediate Past Chairman, Mr Raman Saluja forthcoming with regard to taking various for his guidance, encouragement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) constant support. initiatives. Awareness session on HIV/AIDS and a blood donation camp was organized The achievement this year would also not at the premises of Industry members. A have been possible without the efforts session on Clean Eating habits and Hygiene made by the panel and zonal convenors was organized for 400 underprivileged and their teams. I thank Mr Atul Raheja, children on World Food Day. Zonal Chairman, Gurgaon, Mr Kamal Gupta 4 haryana state annual report 2009-2010 spotlight Mr Raman Saluja, Chairman Haryana State Council expressing his view during the Haryana Annual Session Haryana Annual Session and Panel Haryana, said that the legal framework for a seamless connectivity discussion: ‘Agenda for Partnerships between Delhi and NCR had been successfully formulated. Focus, Commonwealth Games 2010’ Mr V K Verma, Director General, Commonwealth Games Secretariat, 7 March 2009, New Delhi added that the games would help in projecting the intrinsic worth of Delhi to a 71-country member platform. Mr Sarban Singh, Financial The State Annual Session was on the theme ‘Delhi & Haryana: Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs, Agenda for Partnerships Focus: Commonwealth Games Government of Haryana extended Government of Haryana’s 2010’. In the Panel discussion officials from Government of full support to Delhi in offering efficient transportation, effective Haryana assured full support to the Delhi Government, for the security measures, availability of water and power services, etc. Mr Commonwealth Games 2010. Vishva Mohan, Joint Commissioner, Transport, Delhi Government, highlighted that 11,000 buses would be accommodated in Delhi Mr Rakesh Mehta, Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi to deal with the issue of transportation. Mr Salil Singhal, Chairman, announced that most of the infrastructure projects for the CII Northern Region, stated, the Commonwealth Games will be a Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi would be completed by framework to project brand India globally. Mr Raman Saluja, Chairman, December 2009. Mr. Samir Mathur, Financial Commissioner and CII Haryana State Council thanked the speakers and appreciated the Principal Secretary, Transport and Civil Aviation, Government of discussions on infrastructure, security, energy, security and likewise in the wake of upcoming Commonwealth Games. Confederation of Indian Industry - Northern Region 5 Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister, Haryana with Mr Nirmal K Minda, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister, Haryana with Mr Nirmal K Minda, Chairman, Haryana State Council at the inaugural session Chairman, Haryana State Council inaugurating the exhibition Agriconclave & Agromax Haryana 2009 29-30 November 2009, Hisar The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Ch Charan Singh. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar was the knowledge partner for the event. The exhibition witnessed participation from a wide range of companies who showcased an array of products like seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, Highlights of Agriconclave processing techniques, farm equipments including latest models of • The two day exhibition was much appreciated by the tractors, irrigation techniques, demonstrative models depicting the 3500 farmers from various districts of Haryana best farming practices. • Over 300 farmers participated in the Kisan Goshthis Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister, Haryana said that over sessions. the years resources had shrunk but the increase in population had • 200 Scientists and faculty members from Ch Charan necessitated greater foodgrain production. Mr Paramvir Singh, Minister Singh Haryana Agricultural University and 100 industry for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Mr Randeep Surjewala, delegates attended the event. Minister for Public Health Engineering, Parliamentary Affairs, Electronics • Information on Good Agricultural Practices was & Information Technology, Science &Technology & PW (P&R) and Mr disseminated amongst farmers Phool Chand Mullana, Party President, Indian National Congress were the Guests of Honour at the event. 6 haryana state annual report 2009-2010 policy pulse Policy advocacy has been area of focus of CII Haryana in the year 2009-10. Issues of labour, power and infrastructure have been taken up prominently with the state government and response from the government was encouraging. Labour: Resolving labour