Punjab to Frame New Industrial Policy with Sector-Specific Committees: Sanjeev Arora
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, July 17, 2025 –
In a major push to boost industrial growth and job creation in Punjab, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Thursday announced that the state government is set to bring forth a new industrial policy, which he claimed would be one of the best in India. The policy will be framed after extensive consultation with stakeholders across various industries.
As the first step in this process, the Punjab government will soon notify sector-specific committees to facilitate structured and collaborative engagement between the government and industry leaders. These committees will function for two years from the date of notification, extendable at the government's discretion.
Sectors Covered under Committees:
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Textile (Spinning & Weaving, Apparel Manufacturing, Dyeing & Finishing)
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Information Technology
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Sports/Leather Goods
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Machine Tools
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Bicycle Industry
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Auto & Auto Components
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Heavy Machinery
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Electric Vehicles
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Renewable Energy
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Food Processing & Dairy
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Steel & Rolling Mills
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Furniture & Ply Industry
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Plastics & Chemical Products
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Logistics & Warehousing
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Tourism & Hospitality
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Film Media
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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Hospitals & Healthcare
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Universities/Coaching Institutions
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Start-ups
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Retail
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Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM)
Arora said that each committee’s primary task will be to provide a structured assessment of Punjab’s current industrial climate in its sector and submit concrete recommendations for the upcoming policy, tailored to Punjab’s unique structural and fiscal landscape. These reports must be submitted within 45 days of notification.
Each committee will have a Chairperson and 8–10 industry members, with the possibility of adding more members to ensure diversity in size, geography, and sub-sectors.
To support the functioning of these committees, an Additional Deputy Commissioner will serve as Secretary, assisted by a GM DIC from the Industries & Commerce Department and a sector officer from the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (PBIP). These officials will provide secretarial and technical assistance.
Arora further clarified that the government reserves the right to modify the committee structures and terms of reference as needed. He said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to building a progressive, industry-driven ecosystem in Punjab.