In a significant step towards reinforcing Punjab’s industrial ecosystem, Cabinet Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment Promotion, and NRI Affairs, Sanjeev Arora, engaged in a high-level interaction with leading industrialists and government officials at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region Headquarters in Chandigarh. Organized by CII Punjab, the session served as a vital platform for industry stakeholders to directly communicate their concerns, expectations, and suggestions to the state government.
Minister Sanjeev Arora, in his keynote address, reaffirmed the Punjab Government’s commitment to creating a robust, progressive, and investment-ready industrial environment. Emphasizing the importance of participative governance, he invited feedback from industrial stakeholders to fine-tune and effectively implement policies that cater to real-time business needs. He noted that Punjab’s approach is not only policy-driven but equally focused on timely and transparent execution that instills investor confidence.
Industrialists attending the session expressed their appreciation for key decisions recently taken by the Punjab Government, including the formation of sector-specific committees to enhance the industrial policy framework and ease of doing business. Initiatives like the One Time Settlement Scheme and conversion of leasehold industrial plots to freehold were praised for addressing longstanding industry challenges. Several attendees also urged the government to expedite the establishment of an air cargo facility in Punjab to facilitate global trade logistics. In response, Sanjeev Arora assured the gathering of his earnest efforts to realize this demand, recognizing its long-term significance for trade and export growth.
On queries regarding construction norms outside municipal limits, Arora responded that the requirement for a separate competent authority was redundant, given that a Stability Certificate issued by the Department of Factories after a detailed structural review already fulfills the safety and regulatory criteria. He assured the stakeholders that the matter would be reviewed to avoid unnecessary duplication and delays in approvals.
The Minister also informed that the government is currently developing convention centres in Mohali, Ludhiana, and Amritsar to strengthen Punjab’s infrastructure for business events and exhibitions. He further announced the introduction of an online Central Registration Office (CRO) platform, ensuring that registration services are delivered within 15 working days to reduce bureaucratic delays.
CII Punjab Chairman Amit Jain welcomed the Minister and highlighted CII’s active role in strengthening industry-government partnerships. Invest Punjab CEO Amit Dhaka also addressed the gathering, presenting the state’s ongoing initiatives aimed at spurring industrial expansion and simplifying regulatory processes. During the open house session, participants shared suggestions, including a proposal to incentivize the construction of labour colonies under the industrial policy, which was positively received.
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