Chandigarh, Aug 8
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday jointly launched 24 sector-wise industrial advisory committees, a step to establish the state a hub of industry and commerce.
Addressing the gathering during the launch of this first-of-its-kind initiative, Kejriwal termed it a historic day for Punjab. He said the era prior to 2022 was dominated by extortion, where industrialists were coerced by political leaders to give up stakes in their businesses.
As a result, Kejriwal said industries fled the state, and Punjab was pushed into a crisis, particularly with the drug menace.
In his address, Chief Minister Mann said Punjab is already taking the lead nationally in various sectors and is quickly emerging as a role model.
He 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.