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Cabinet Minister Announces New Industrial Policy Plan with Sector-Specific Committees

admin_onnlinetv July 17, 2025

Chandigarh, July 17,

The Punjab Government is set to introduce a new industrial policy aimed at creating India’s most progressive framework for industrial growth and job creation. The policy will be developed through extensive consultations with various industries, announced Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora.

As a key initial step, the government will establish sector-specific committees to facilitate structured and collaborative engagement between industry stakeholders and the state. These committees will operate for two years from their notification date, with the possibility of extension at the government’s discretion.

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List of Sectors Covered by Committees:

Textile – Spinning & Weaving, Apparel Manufacturing, Dyeing & Finishing
Information Technology (IT)
Sports and Leather Goods
Machine Tools
Bicycle Industry
Auto and Auto Components
Heavy Machinery
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Food Processing and Dairy
Steel and Rolling Mills
Furniture and Plywood Industry
Plastic and Chemical Products
Logistics and Warehousing
Tourism and Hospitality
Film and Media
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Hospitals and Healthcare
Universities and Coaching Institutions
Startups
Retail
Electronic Systems Design and Manufacturing (ESDM)

Arora stated that each committee’s primary task will be to provide the government with detailed inputs on the current industrial climate in their respective sectors and offer recommendations for the new industrial policy, tailored to Punjab’s unique structural and fiscal context. These recommendations must be submitted in writing within 45 days of the committees’ notification.

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Each committee will consist of a Chairperson and approximately 8–10 members from the industry, with the flexibility to include additional members as determined by the government. Membership will reflect diversity in terms of company size, scale, and geographic representation to ensure comprehensive discussions. Members will also represent various sub-segments within each sector.

Arora further elaborated that the committees will independently conduct their meetings and discussions, supported by a secretariat comprising an Additional District Commissioner as Secretary, a General Manager from the District Industries Centre (DIC) under the Department of Industries and Commerce, and a relevant sector officer from the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (PBIP). These officials will provide necessary data and information to assist the committees. The government retains the authority to modify committee membership and Terms of Reference as needed.