Mukerian, February 24: Responding positively to the policies of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the traders of Mukerian and surrounding areas on Saturday expressed their appreciation for the industry-friendly decisions of the state government.

Sanjeev Anand, Secretary of the Rice Millers Association, said that he had applied for a new unit under the Right to Business. Approval for setting up the industry was not granted promptly; however, it is now received within a few days, astonishingly. . He added that the Bhagwant Singh Mann government is taking revolutionary steps by creating an industry-friendly environment in Punjab, which is now evident on the ground as well.

Revolutionizing Trade Dynamics

Amrik Singh Gaggi, president of Vyapar Mandal Dasuya, said that after the formation of the Punjab government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, trade in the state has flourished. In particular, with the abolition of ‘Inspector Raj’, he praised the government-business initiative and highlighted that this has never happened before. Consequently, he commended the decisions taken by the Punjab government to promote the industry. Additionally, he advocated for a nursing college in Dasuya.

Building Confidence and Demanding Support

Furthermore, Gopi Chand Kapoor, President of Vyapar Mandal Hoshiarpur, emphasized that the steps taken by the Punjab Government have begun to strengthen the confidence of both the general populace and the state’s industries. He demanded the implementation of a health insurance scheme for traders.

Streamlined Approvals and Entrepreneurial Support

Mukerian entrepreneur Thakur Kulwant Singh expressed appreciation for the initiatives aimed at promoting Punjab’s industries through the Invest Punjab portal. He reported applying online to establish his small-scale unit in Mukerian and expressed satisfaction at receiving all the necessary approvals within just 15 days.

Gratitude for Progressive Leadership

Master Sewa Singh said that he is grateful to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for taking commendable steps for promoting business in this small town. Due to his industry-friendly policy, the change is clearly visible in Punjab. The trade which had migrated from Punjab has started returning to the state.

Talwara businessman Narinder Puri said that initiating this program from Mukerian is a positive sign for the small-town industry. He commended the government’s decision to issue WhatsApp numbers for gathering suggestions from the industry and businesses.

Ajit Narang, from the Rice Millers Association, commended the government’s Mukerian business initiatives. He highlighted how traders there had previously neglected but praised Punjab’s proactive approach under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, which is bolstering the state’s industry with groundbreaking decisions. He also outlined demands on behalf of rice millers.