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Sond highlighted that several IT companies and delegations have shown keen interest in starting operations in Punjab, appreciating the state’s business-friendly industrial policies and supporting facilities.
Sond also highlighted that the ‘Invest Punjab’ portal is leading the national performance statistics, with around 58,000 small and medium industries registered, which is “a record achievement”. He said several reforms are underway to position Punjab as a leader in India’s industrial landscape. Based on feedback from industrialists, plans are being developed to strengthen the state’s hubs with world-class facilities, he said. He added that in the first phase, the hubs of five cities will become role models, with significant upgrades expected soon.
Expressing optimism, Sond noted that Punjab’s industrial sector is poised for rapid growth due to pro-industrial policies. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting industrial progress.
Over the last two and a half years, Punjab has attracted investments worth over Rs 86,000 crore and efforts are on to increase this further, he added.
Sond also outlined plans to expand tourism in Punjab and presented ideas focused on agro-based industries. When a participant raised concerns about Ludhiana’s Buddha Nullah, Sond said the cleaning and restoration plan is in the final stages and the process would continue once it was approved by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Technical Education, Industrial Training and Information and Public Relations, while addressing the event, highlighted the introduction of new technical education courses to suit the needs of the industry and noted that there are currently several certification courses for skilled employees are given. operational in Punjab.
