Reviewed the performance with senior officials of the Department of Industries, Invest Punjab and related boards and corporations
Chandigarh, October 4: Punjab’s Minister for Investment Promotion, Industries and Commerce, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has issued instructions to senior officials of the department to create a more conducive, transparent, and hassle-free environment for industries in the state.
During a review meeting held at the Udyog Bhawan with senior officials of Investment Promotion, Industries and Commerce, Invest Punjab and related corporations/boards, Sond emphasised that taking Punjab to the forefront in the industrial sector, as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is one of his key objectives. To achieve this goal, he urged all officials to cooperate with dedication and integrity.
Sond stressed the need to further intensify efforts
While addressing the officials, Sond stressed the need to further intensify efforts to ensure that government schemes, policies, and programs related to industries reach small and medium enterprises. He pointed out that many central and state schemes remain underutilised because industrialists are often unaware of them. He suggested making online information on these schemes available so that industrialists can access it with just one click.He also emphasised the need for steps to improve easy access to Invest Punjab’s website for internet users so that when global industrialists search for the best investment destinations, Punjab’s name appears at the top.
The Minister also directed that better coordination between corporations/boards related to the Department of Industries and various other departments is essential to enhance their performance. He stated that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government is tirelessly promoting the growth of new and established industries in Punjab and emphasised that the bureaucracy must contribute meaningfully to achieve this goal.
He added that minimising administrative bottlenecks will create a favourable industrial environment in the state.
Sond motivated the officials to work with dedication to make Punjab the best industrial state, thereby strengthening the state’s economy. He expressed satisfaction and noted that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s efforts are attracting significant investment into Punjab, which will further accelerate this momentum.
During the meeting, Tejveer Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Industries, briefed the Minister about the department, Invest Punjab, and the performance, policies, and other issues of the related boards and corporations.
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