Himachal Government committed to foster robust industrial ecosystem: Harshwardhan Chauhan

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Himachal Pradesh hosted the CII Himachal Pradesh Economic Summit 2025 at  Shimla, under the theme “Rebuilding a Resilient Himachal Pradesh: From Recovery to Enduring Prosperity.” The summit convened policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to strategize on fostering sustainable development, bolstering economic resilience, and unlocking long-term opportunities for the state.

Presiding over the meeting Minister for Industries, Labour and Employment Harshwardhan Chauhan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a robust industrial ecosystem through proactive reforms and industry-government collaboration, emphasizing CII’s pivotal role in driving economic progress.

He said that “Despite the severe financial constraints that place immense pressure on our state to meet essential obligations like salaries and liabilities, we face significant limitations in funding critical developmental initiatives. We are actively streamlining administrative and operational processes to enhance efficiency”, the Minister stated.

Additional Chief Secretary R.D. Nazeem stated that the State stands at a pivotal juncture, with immense potential for economic growth tempered by challenges like infrastructure deficits and regulatory complexities. By fostering a collaborative ecosystem and leveraging innovation, we can transform these challenges into opportunities, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive economic landscape for the state.”

 Chairman, CII (Himachal Chapter) Deepan Garg, prioritized resilient and ecological infrastructure that withstands environmental and economic challenges. By integrating green technologies and robust systems, we aim to create a foundation for enduring growth that balances development with the preservation of our unique natural heritage, he stated.

The summit underscored the need to overcome key challenges to establish Himachal Pradesh as a premier investment destination. Enhanced infrastructure, including better road, rail, and air connectivity, was identified as a cornerstone for boosting tourism and supporting industrial expansion.

Sanjay Suri, Vice Chairman, CII Himachal, Rajender Guleria, former Chairman, CII & Partner Enviro Enterprises, Rajiv Aggarwal, former Chairman, CII (HP) & Executive Director, Him Teknoforge Ltd, Sh. Anoop Director-Sales, SAP India and officers from the State Government were present in the meeting.