Summary:
The industrial scenario in Punjab is not going to change until industrial reforms are implemented completely and babudom is done away with.” In fact, it was during the SAD-BJP rule that Punjab moved several places up in the rankings. Though several MoUs were signed, actual investments did not increase due to lack of conducive atmosphere. Now, investment is coming to the state even from foreign countries,” Arora claimed.In 2016 rankings, Punjab was 12th with a score of 91.07% while in 2015, the state was ranked 16th.Meanwhile, state’s industrialists are not shocked over the rankings. But contrary to the claim of Punjab industries minister, they said not only the SAD-BJP regime, the Congress government is responsible for the dismal performance.Harish Kairpal, finance secretary of Knitwear Club, said, “The dismal ranking is direct indicator of apathy of state leadership towards the industry..