New Delhi/ Hisar: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini present at the occasion of signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) between United States Trade Development Agency (USTDA) and Haryana Airport Development Corporation (HADC) of the state government at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Haryana chief minister Saini said the agreement will propel Haryana’s aviation sector to new heights, since the state is the top choice for foreign investors due to the robust infrastructure and progressive vision of the Haryana state government.He said, the Haryana government is taking meaningful steps to secure financial arrangements for technical assistance, aimed at completing development projects of the integrated aviation hub at Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar
The MoU was signed by US ambassador Eric Garcetti on behalf of the USTDA and Narhari Singh Bangar, advisor to the department of civil aviation, representing HADC. This agreement focuses on providing technical assistance for projects, such as airport operations at Hisar, an integrated manufacturing cluster, a global cargo logistics hub, and a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility. Highlighting the strategic importance of the agreement, Saini said, “This partnership will help achieve India’s infrastructure objectives and create new employment opportunities in Haryana. The government is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities under this MoU with utmost seriousness. He further added the government’s vision is to position Haryana as a leading hub in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. This agreement also includes creating different projects for the development and operation of the airport and attracting investors under public-private partnership.
According to information, two phases of Hisar Airport project have been completed and work on the third phase for the construction of a new terminal has yet to be completed. There is a proposal for developing a world port in a 1300 acre area. The Integrated Marketing Cluster will be developed in a 2988 acre area to include World Port in 1300 acres, Mega Cargo Port/ Dry Port. Aero-space and Defence in 343.20 acre, Food Processing in172 acre, Engineering & Fabrication in 289.80 acre, Readymade Garment in 92,20 acre and Logistic Park in 70 acre area. Principal Chief Secretary of Haryana state government Rajesh Khuller was also present on this occasion.
