‘Providing power is not our responsibility’

Land acquisition proceedings for development of IMT Manesar were initiated in 1994-1995. Initial allotments of industrial plots to Maruti Vendors were made in 1997,and,other allotments commenced in 1999. Over the years,HSIIDC has allotted more than 2,100 plots for setting up of industrial ventures by entrepreneurs.

How big are most firms in Manesar? Are the majority of businesses small to medium scale or is the economy dominated by the likes of Maruti and Honda?

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. are the two mother plants located in IMT Manesar. Majority of the other units are small/medium scale ones,which include ancillaries of Maruti Suzuki,Honda and Hero MotoCorp.

What is the current economic condition of Manesar? Are most of factories functional or non-functional?

Most of the industrial units at IMT Manesar are functional. Of the total number of plots here,industrial projects have been taken off in more than 70 per cent of the plots. A number of projects are under implementation.

Is there a yearly audit that allows HSIIDC to keep a tab on economic activities in Manesar?

HSIIDC does keep a tab on the activities at the various units. Audit survey is carried out periodically. Besides,site visits are also carried out at regular intervals.

How many hours of electricity does the Corporation feel it provides factories or other industrial units in Manesar?

HSIIDC is entrusted with the task of providing industrial infrastructure,including electrical infrastructure,here. Power stations have already been set up by HSIIDC. However,supply of electricity is the responsibility of the Power department.

How does HSIIDC propose to solve the sewage and drainage problem in villages and their environs?

Development works in villages are primarily looked after by Development & Panchayat Department and the DRDA Department through BDPOs concerned. Some works are also carried out by the Agriculture Marketing Board.

HSIIDC has also been earmarking 1 per cent of the total cost of the project for development works of public benefit in the villages falling within the acquired land for its projects. The works undertaken by HSIIDC include creating/upgrading road network,water supply,street lighting,school infrastructure and medical centres/health facilities. The corporation has also doubled the funding under the Village Development Scheme from 1 per cent to 2 per cent of the total cost of development of the a particular project.