Chandigarh: Punjab Industries & Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora today shared detailed information about the significant initiatives being undertaken by the Punjab Government for the multifaceted development of industries, during a meeting with industrialists at Mandi Gobindgarh. He also reviewed various problems and challenges faced by the industrial community.
Punjab Development Commission Vice Chairperson Seema Bansal and Principal Secretary Kamal Kishor Yadav were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora said that he is fully aware of the real ground-level difficulties faced by industrialists. He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to the development of industries and new initiatives aimed at supporting industrial operations are being implemented at a rapid pace.
Minister Arora said that due to the encouraging industrial environment being created in Punjab, the number of investors showing interest in investing in the state is continuously increasing. He added that investments received so far have resulted in the creation of more than five lakh new employment opportunities, which is a major achievement for the state’s economy.
He further stated that the Punjab Government is working in collaboration with industries to ensure the holistic development of the state, and positive results are increasingly visible. He shared that since assuming office, he has conducted roadshows in Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Bathinda and Ludhiana to understand industrial needs and growth potential in detail so that strong measures can be implemented systematically.
During the meeting, comprehensive discussions were held on topics including infrastructure upgradation, subsidies, GST, green energy, Right to Business Act, and several other key issues. Additional Deputy Commissioner Arvind Gupta, GM Industries Maninder Singh, senior officials from PSPCL and the Punjab Pollution Control Board were also present on the occasion.
