Haryana has achieved a historic milestone in the field of logistics and industrial infrastructure. On Tuesday, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, along with Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated the country’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Manesar, Gurugram.
Located at the IMT Manesar-based Maruti Suzuki plant, this terminal has been developed under Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s Gati Shakti National Master Plan, a visionary initiative aimed at creating a world-class logistics network across India. The total cost of this project is Rs. 1 lakh 17 thousand 91 million. Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited has a 55.4 percent share, HSIIDC has a 19 percent share and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority has a 5 percent share in the project.
Connectivity with 380 cities and two ports: Chief Minister
Welcoming Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw at the inauguration of Haryana’s first and India’s second Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the launch of India’s largest such terminal marks the beginning of a golden chapter in Haryana’s growth story.
He emphasized that this is not merely a steel structure but a milestone in realizing Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. The terminal will not only transport vehicles manufactured at the Manesar and Gurugram plants to 17 hubs and 380 cities across India, but also export vehicles to ports such as Pipavav and Mundra — thereby directly integrating Haryana into the global supply chain, said the Chief Minister.
He expressed pride that the Haryana Government is a key partner in bringing this historic project to life.
Haryana emerges as a major automobile manufacturing hub
The Chief Minister highlighted that today Haryana has become one of India’s leading automobile manufacturing hubs, producing nearly 50 percent of all cars made in the country. The development of an internal railway yard by the Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation at Maruti underscores the state’s commitment to “Ease of Doing Business” and infrastructure development, he said.
Reaffirming its vision to emerge as a logistics hub, the state has also partnered with various industry bodies and educational institutions to enhance workforce skills across Haryana, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
An excellent example of PM Modi’s visionary Gati Shakti initiative-CM
The Chief Minister said that this project is an outstanding example of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s visionary Gati Shakti initiative — more than a scheme, it represents a revolution and a commitment to transform India’s approach to infrastructure development.
He further shared that the PM Gati Shakti platform brings together key sectors such as railways, roads, ports, airports, waterways, and logistics under one integrated vision. The railway siding at Maruti Suzuki is a living example of this, allowing cars manufactured at the plant to be directly loaded onto cargo trains and shipped to destinations across India, said the Chief Minister.
Railway’s annual budget reaches Rs. 2.5 lakh crore: Union Railway Minister
Addressing the gathering, the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the significant transformation Indian Railways has undergone over the past decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
He said that before 2014, the Railways’ annual budget hovered around Rs. 24,000–25,000 crore, Now, it has been increased to Rs. 2.5 Lakh Crore. Basic passenger amenities like toilets were absent in many stations and coaches. In the last two and a half years, a focused campaign has been launched to increase the number of General Coaches. More than 1,200 General Coaches were added in just the past year, he said.
The Minister added that a major decision was taken recently to upgrade passenger train services. 100 new Mainline EMU (MEMU) trains will soon be introduced. These new MEMU trains, designed for short-distance travel, will feature 16 to 20 coaches (compared to the older 8-12 coach trains). Additionally, 50 new Namo Bharat passenger trains will also be added to the rail network, said Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Complete electrification of Haryana’s rail network
The Railway Minister also shared plans to modernize the rail factory in Sonipat, with work to begin soon. He praised Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini for accelerating the state’s rail network expansion. Highlighting growth in the past 11 years, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw said that before 2014, Haryana received a railway budget allocation of Rs. 315 crore. Since 2014, this has increased to Rs. 3,416 crore. Post-2014, Haryana’s rail network has achieved 100 percent electrification, with 823 km of new tracks laid, now larger than the rail network of the United Arab Emirates.
Additionally, work is underway to upgrade 34 Amrit Bharat stations across Haryana. The construction of 540 railway overbridges and underpasses has also been completed in the state, said Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Meanwhile, during the event the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the first cargo train from the new Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal. Welcoming the dignitaries, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, CEO & Managing Director, Sh. Hisashi Takeuchi expressed gratitude to the Railway Minister and Chief Minister for their presence.
Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, Gurugram MLA, Sh. Mukesh Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, PW (B&R) and Architecture Department, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, General Manager, Northern Railway, Sh. Ashok Kumar Verma, MD, HRIDC, Sh. Narinder D. Chumber and senior executives from Maruti Suzuki, Sh. Sunil Kakkar, Sh. Rahul Bharti, Sh. S.D. Chhabra, Chief Industry Coordinator, Sh. Sunil Sharma and others also remained present.
Meanwhile, Gurugram Division Commissioner, Sh. R.C. Bidhan, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Ajay Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Sh. Vikas Arora, Municipal Commissioner Manesar, Sh. Yash Jaluka, and Manesar SDM, Sh. Darshan Yadav also attended the event.
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