Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) formally inaugurated by the Tarunpreet Singh Sond Industry & Commerce and Tourism Minister. On this occasion, he said that to strengthen the industries in Punjab, the One Time Settlement schemes (OTS) is amended and implemented within a week so that the path of industries and industrialists in Punjab can be made easier.
On the occasion, he said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is interacting with the renowned industrialists and investors abroad to increase the growth of the state. As a result, the demand for skilled youth will increase in the future. Sond said that Punjab's industrial policy is also being simplified by making several amendments. In future, industrialists will also see many changes in the industrial policy.
Cabinet minister said that Punjab is the leading state of the country in the providing “Ease of Doing Business”. MSME’s running in the state are helping the Punjab government in providing the employment opportunities. The cabinet minister said that Punjab ranked on the top three states of India in the surveys conducted in terms of infrastructure development.
During the program, Hemant Jain President PHDCCI said that for the last 119 years, PHDCCI has been participating in the country's progress by cooperating in the industrial revolution. The Chamber has always tried to promote new industries by acting as a bridge between industries and the government.
Hemant Jain demand that Punjab government should promote food processing industries in the state, which help to solve the problems of unemployment and farmers. Moreover, he said that food processing industry is the future of India. This will be a key solution to many problems.
He said that the younger generation is having huge interest towards food processing industry. The farmer needs these types of industry. Through these industries, farmers will be able to get better prices for their crops. This will also help to solve the problem of unemployment.
Karn Gilhotra Chair Punjab State Chapter PHDC Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed the guests and said that PITEX is being continuously expanding. Last year, around 500 stalls were set up here, this time more than 600 businessmen have come here with their products.
On this occasion MLA JeevanJot Kaur, MLA Jasbir Sandhu, MLA Jaswinder Sandhu, Dr. Ranjit Mehta CEO and Secretary General of PHDCCI, Naveen Seth Deputy Secretary General, Bharti Sood Regional Director of PHDCCI, Jaideep Singh local convener and many dignitaries were present.