Punjab: The Punjab government presented its forward-thinking industrial reform agenda, sector-specific policy initiatives, and major infrastructure projects at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region steering meeting in Amritsar. The goal is to uplift investment momentum in the state.
What CII Northern Region Chairperson Mrs Anjali Singh said?
CII Northern Region Chairperson Mrs Anjali Singh welcomed Minister Sanjeev Arora and said Punjab is quickly rhadamanthine a preferred destination for high-quality investment. She highlighted SUJAN’s Rs 150 crore investment in Punjab’s hospitality sector, starting from Amritsar, as strong proof of the improving investment climate.
She said, “This major investment strengthens Punjab’s premium tourism sector and shows growing conviction in the state’s economic revival. With the government’s progressive steps and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ reforms, we expect significant growth in tourism-based investment.”
Mrs Singh suggested the government urgently promote misogynist land banks, develop cold-chain infrastructure for agricultural and perishable products, identify heritage sites to uplift tourism, and consider appointing state trademark ambassadors to promote Punjab nationally and globally.
What Minister Sanjeev Arora told the council?
Minister Sanjeev Arora (Industry, Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power, and NRI Affairs) told the steering that the government is single-minded to creating a strong, responsive, and future-focused industrial environment.
He said, “Punjab is moving forward with a well-spoken reform-oriented roadmap. We’ve worked 24 sectoral committees and will soon release a Master Industrial Policy—with defended policies for every major sector—giving investors long-term clarity.”
The Minister shared that Punjab is preparing a long-term power plan based on energy needs until 2035, including a potential mix of thermal and renewable energy.
What are the measures taken to strengthen industrial infrastructure?
To strengthen industrial infrastructure, he spoken that land has been identified for two new exhibition centers in Mohali and Ludhiana, with tendering underway. A third exhibition part-way is stuff planned in Amritsar, with land identification in progress.
Mentioning reforms under the ‘Right to Business’ law, the Minister said Green category and many Orange category industrial units will receive permissions within just five days.
On logistics and connectivity, he shared that Punjab currently has 10 ICDs, two freight container stations, two international airports, and the operational Adampur airport. The upcoming Halwara airport will remoter strengthen the state’s logistics capabilities.
The meeting terminated on a positive note from both industry and government, highlighting Punjab’s growth journey, increasing investment attractiveness, and tourism-based minutiae potential—all strengthened by SUJAN’s significant investment commitment.
