Aman Arora Takes Charge as Punjab’s New Industries & Commerce Minister
• Transforming Punjab into India’s most preferred investment destination is my top priority: Aman Arora • Every industrial expansion must generate local jobs, says Minister
Chandigarh, May 12:
Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Tuesday assumed charge as the Minister for Industries & Commerce at Udyog Bhawan, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
It is noteworthy that Arora already holds several important portfolios including Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, New & Renewable Energy, Good Governance & Information Technology, and Printing & Stationery.
After taking charge, Arora expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for reposing faith in him. He stated that his topmost priority would be to position Punjab as one of India’s most attractive investment destinations by simplifying procedures, cutting red tape, and promoting sustainable industrial growth.
“My focus will be to create a seamless ecosystem that integrates industrial policy, clean energy, skill development, and governance reforms. Every industrial expansion must result in direct employment for the youth of Punjab,” said Arora.
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He added that aligning the Industries & Commerce Department with Skill Development and Renewable Energy will help build a strong circular economy where industrial growth, green energy, and employment generation go hand in hand.
“Our aim is to make Punjab a role model for Ease of Doing Business while providing dignified and skill-based jobs to our youth,” he emphasized.
Upon his arrival at Udyog Bhawan, Arora was warmly welcomed by senior officials including Administrative Secretary Industries & Commerce Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Vice Chairperson Punjab Development Commission Seema Bansal, CEO Invest Punjab Amit Dhaka, and other senior officers of the department.
Later, the Minister chaired a preliminary review meeting with senior officials and directed them to fast-track all ongoing industrial projects and intensify efforts to attract fresh investments into the state.
