Jalandhar: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Bodies, and Power, Sanjeev Arora, chaired a key MSME meet in Jalandhar today, outlining a comprehensive vision for industrial expansion and green energy adoption in the state.
Addressing local industrialists, Minister Arora highlighted that Punjab witnessed the highest-ever investment commitments in its history for 2025-26, exceeding Rs. 60,000 crore, reflecting the government’s focus on creating a conducive environment for industrial growth. Major industrial groups, including the JSW Group and Mittal Group, announced investments of Rs. 3,000 crore and Rs. 2,600 crore, respectively.
The Minister announced that the Punjab Government will roll out a new industrial park policy within a month, aimed at developing large industrial parks across at least 25 acres. Industries and real estate developers will jointly participate in these projects, and investors will receive all necessary approvals simply by registering for investment.
Describing the policy as a “game-changer,” Arora said industries moving to the new parks will receive significant incentives. Existing industries adopting zero liquid discharge norms will be eligible for incentives up to Rs. 10 crore, while new industries will receive 100% incentives. Industries setting up paddy straw boiler plants will also receive incentives of up to Rs. 7.5 crore.
The Minister further emphasized Punjab’s ambitious green energy goals, announcing a target to generate 85% of electricity from renewable sources such as solar energy and battery storage systems over the next five years. A comprehensive roadmap is being prepared to position Punjab as a leader in clean energy usage.
Additionally, Arora revealed a new operation and maintenance policy for industrial hubs and focal points, allowing industrialists to collect maintenance charges directly and utilize the funds for upkeep.
On addressing law and order concerns, the Minister reassured industrialists, stating that extortion calls are often attempts by miscreants and urged immediate reporting to the police. He cited Government of India data showing Punjab’s law and order situation is better than 17 other states, emphasizing that such a stable environment has helped attract record investments.
Earlier in the day, Minister Arora met with local industrialists, listened to their grievances, and instructed the concerned departments to resolve issues on priority. He also held discussions with officials from the Industries, Local Bodies, and Power Departments. The meeting was attended by Mayor Vineet Dhir, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur, H.S. Brar, MD Infotech, and representatives of various industries.