Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal launch 24 industrial advisory panels
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(AAP) national convener
on Friday jointly launched 24 sector-wise industrial advisory committees, terming it as a new approach to industrial policy-making in the state.
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Kejriwal described the move as a "reverse trend", where the govt will no longer dictate terms but will instead implement decisions made by industrialists through these new bodies. He claimed that 99% of the decisions formulated by these committees would be put into practice. Kejriwal also accused previous govts of coercing industrialists, which he said drove industries away and pushed the state into a crisis. He added that 99% of the recommendations by the committees will be implemented to make Punjab the best industrial destination.
During the event, CM Mann highlighted that the idea for these committees was born out of govt-industry consultations held in Sept 2023. He said each committee would be responsible for drafting detailed strategies tailored to its specific industrial domain. Mann asserted that while preparing the New Industrial Policy, these committees will ensure equal partnership from industry stakeholders. Mann urged all industrialists to actively contribute ideas and share their valuable suggestions in formulating industry friendly policies.
The CM called on the industrialists to ensure that their recommendations reflect Punjab's industrial strengths, realistic challenges, and financial context. He said each committee would consist of a chairperson, a member secretary, and officials from the Punjab Bureau of Industrial Investment and District Industries Centres. Mann said the state govt ensured representation from large units, MSMEs, sub-sectors, and all regions to ensure inclusive decision-making.
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Kejriwal said the Mann-led AAP govt had taken steps to revive and grow the industrial sector. He lauded the Fast Track Punjab Portal as India's most advanced single-window clearance system, offering over 150 business services and eliminating the need for offline applications. Furthermore, he noted that under the Punjab Right to Business Act, investment proposals of up to Rs 125 crore can now receive in-principle approval within just three days.
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