At an interaction with visiting Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, representatives of top Canadian industries appreciated the steps taken by the BJP government to make the state a "business and investment friendly destination" and use the opportunity to invest in Haryana.
"Our ultimate goal is to create maximum employment opportunities for the youth of the state. Haryana is fast growing and it would continue to march ahead," Khattar said at the meet organised by the apex Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce.
The Chief Minister highlighted the comparative edge the state enjoys as an investment destination and the regulatory reform measures undertaken by the government to promote business and industry in recent months.
Outlining the salient features of the state's 'New Enterprise Promotion Policy 2015' he said, "We in Haryana strive to attract both international and domestic business and investment.
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"Reflecting our commitment to put the state in a high-growth orbit and build a strong and vibrant industrial economy, the policy aims at establishing ease-of-doing business, giving a fillip to the existing units and taking industry to the hinterland," he said.
"The Single Window Clearance System, housed in the Chief Minister's Office, had been made operational. Apart from giving all clearances within two months, the new policy provides online platform for third party verifications and self-certifications," he said.
The Chief Minister also invited business executives to 'Happening Haryana', a conclave planned in the state early next year.
The Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne will be visiting Haryana in January or February 2016.
Speaking on the occasion, Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister, Capt Abhimanyu highlighted the geographical and other advantages that would "attract foreign investors to become a part of the Haryana growth story".