The state government is stepping up infrastructure spending while pushing technology hubs and startup financing beyond Gurugram.
The Haryana government has approved a ₹9,700 crore road infrastructure programme while moving ahead with a ₹2,000 crore Startup Fund of Funds, combining physical connectivity with efforts to expand the state’s technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The road plan covers a series of bypasses, road upgrades and new connectivity projects across Haryana. The objective is to reduce congestion in growing urban centres while improving links between districts, highways, and major economic corridors.
Proposed projects include bypasses around Hisar, Kurukshetra, Narnaul, and Jind. The state also outlined work on the Sohna-Palwal corridor, including a four-lane bypass, as well as other road links intended to improve movement across southern and central Haryana. A proposed greenfield road connecting the DND-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh corridor with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Jewar International Airport is also part of the broader infrastructure plan.
Focus on regional connectivity.
The road investment isn’t limited to major cities. Several link-road projects are planned for areas including Mahendragarh and Ateli, while a railway under-bridge has also been approved in Sirsa.
The emphasis on bypasses and peripheral roads reflects the growing pressure on existing routes as traffic volumes rise. By diverting through-traffic away from populated areas, the projects are expected to improve travel efficiency and reduce congestion. For Haryana, better road connectivity also has implications for industrial movement, logistics and access to larger markets.
₹2,000 crore startup fund moves ahead.
Alongside infrastructure spending, the state is accelerating plans for a ₹2,000 crore Startup Fund of Funds. The initiative aims to increase access to capital for emerging businesses and strengthen Haryana’s startup ecosystem.
The government has also announced plans to establish IT hubs in Kurukshetra, Hisar and Rohtak. The move indicates an attempt to expand technology-led economic activity beyond Gurugram, which has traditionally been Haryana’s most prominent corporate and technology centre.
A more geographically distributed startup ecosystem could also help smaller cities attract skilled professionals and technology-focused enterprises. The combination of road investment and startup funding points to two parallel priorities for Haryana: improving the infrastructure needed for economic activity and creating new avenues for entrepreneurship.
The immediate challenge, however, will be execution. Large infrastructure projects require land, clearances, funding and sustained monitoring, while startup funds depend on effective investment mechanisms and a strong pipeline of viable businesses.
