On a mission to accelerate Haryana’s emergence as an agri-export hub, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited the under-construction India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) in Ganaur, Sonipat, on Monday. The mega infrastructure project — envisioned to be the largest fruit and vegetable market in Asia — is designed not merely as a trading hub, but as a game-changer in how India’s perishable agri-produce reaches global markets.
Reviewing the site with top officials from the agriculture department, construction agencies, and the district administration, the Chief Minister gave clear instructions to speed up the pending work and ensure the ₹2,595 crore project meets its revised deadline. As of now, nearly 45 percent of the construction is complete, with ₹689 crore already disbursed. The market sprawls across 544 acres of acquired land and is situated along the strategic National Highway-44, with close proximity to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi — a logistical asset that amplifies its export potential.
Speaking after the review, CM Saini said the Ganaur horticulture market will not only transform Haryana’s agricultural ecosystem but will also serve as a powerful node connecting farmers from across India to global buyers. “This is not just a market; it is the future of India’s horticultural exports,” he declared. Once completed, the facility will support the marketing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, poultry, dairy, and fish products under one technologically equipped roof.
The scale of the market is immense. It is projected to process 20 lakh tonnes of produce annually, with built-up space covering nearly 50 lakh square feet. The facility will offer parking for over 14,000 cars and 3,300 trucks and trolleys. The plan includes 17 modern marketing sheds and 13 additional buildings for logistics, cold storage, and auctioning activities. CM Saini emphasized that the market should function as a holistic agri-value chain system, benefiting producers, traders, processors, and exporters alike.
Among the CM’s critical directives was the integration of sustainable energy. He instructed officials to scale up the planned solar capacity from 28 MW to higher levels so that the market could function as a self-sustaining green facility. He also ordered timely implementation of the water supply system, asking engineers to ensure that the mandi would be equipped with a robust water and sewerage infrastructure. “This market must represent modern India — clean, sustainable, efficient, and farmer-centric,” he asserted.
The Chief Minister’s vision also includes making Ganaur a model destination for agri-tourism and export-linked food processing industries. With a growing international demand for Indian perishables, especially during seasonal windows, Haryana’s ability to efficiently aggregate, process, and dispatch produce can determine its position in global trade. The Ganaur mandi, by virtue of its scale and connectivity, is expected to anchor this ambition.
Agriculture economists and logistics planners have applauded the state’s forward-looking approach. In a country where traditional mandis often struggle with inefficiencies, wastage, and middlemen exploitation, the Ganaur model represents an integrated farm-to-port structure. It is aligned with central government initiatives such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Beyond its economic impact, the Ganaur project is also expected to create over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs — including roles in cold chain logistics, IT-backed trade platforms, quality testing, and export facilitation. Already, agri-startups are showing interest in setting up booths and tech-enabled kiosks once the mandi is operational.
On the political front, CM Saini’s visit is being seen as a strategic assertion of his administration’s commitment to Haryana’s farmers and rural economy, especially in the run-up to the next assembly election. The BJP-JJP alliance, under pressure to deliver tangible development in the agricultural sector, is hoping that the Ganaur project will become a showcase of both vision and delivery.
Joining the CM during the site review were Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, legislators Krishna Gahlawat and Devendra Kadyan, and key bureaucrats including Principal Secretary Pankaj Agarwal and OSD Virender Badhkhal.
As cranes move and concrete rises from the farmlands of Sonipat, the dream of a global-grade horticulture market in rural Haryana begins to take shape. If timelines hold and political will remains firm, Ganaur could soon become synonymous with India’s new agricultural diplomacy.
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