Industrialists' demands to be addressed on priority: Punjab CM
Darpan News Desk IANS, 15 Dec, 2021 12:50 PM
Chandigarh, Dec 15 (IANS) Reiterating his government's firm commitment to ensure a congenial atmosphere for industrial development, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi on Wednesday assured representatives of various industrial associations that their entire genuine grievances would be addressed on priority and in a fast-track mode.
Addressing members of industrial associations, who called on Channi here in the presence of Local Government Minister Brahm Mohindra, he said that most of their demands have already been met as promised by him during the Punjab Investors' Summit.
The remaining would also be resolved amicably soon after getting these thoroughly examined, he added.
Channi said since the issues flagged by the representatives of the industry at this platform are of diverse nature viz. GST, pollution and power, which need to be tackled after due diligence by taking the views of respective administrative secretaries.
Taking prompt cognizance of the prevailing SMS racket in the steel market of Mandi Gobindgarh, Channi ordered the SSP in Fatehgarh Sahib instantly to take stern action against all those unscrupulous elements involved in such unethical trade practices.
He also asked the PSPCL authorities to look into the demand of various industrial associations for waiver of fixed electricity charges of two months i.e. April and May 2020 as the industry was shut down during Covid-19 pandemic.
Channi said a positive investment sentiment has been set into motion with a sole objective to ensure level-playing field to all stakeholders to invest in Punjab as it is now swiftly emerging as the most preferred investment destination across the country.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, during his weekly briefing, said that the ministry had sensitised all its missions and posts abroad regarding the fugitive god man.
The four accused in the rape and murder of a woman veterinarian were gunned down in an early morning exchange of fire, after two of the accused snatched pistols from the police party who had brought them to the scene of crime for collection of further evidence.
"I have now applied for the passport. I am an Indian and it hurts me that I am asked to prove that every time. My wife, my children are Indian. I pay my taxes here and my life is here," he said.
