Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora said the government will now clear all approvals for green-category industrial units inside a focal point or industrial park within only five days. If the unit is located outside these zones, Invest Punjab will grant deemed clearance within 15 days. Brownfield expansions will take 18 days.

Arora added that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unveiled the amended Right to Business Act before industrialists, ensuring an investor-friendly ecosystem. He stressed that any delay in construction or operational permissions will lead to disciplinary action against responsible officials. After the stipulated timeline, the project will receive deemed approval. However, investors must secure all remaining approvals within three years of starting operations.

The government has also introduced a single digital gateway to simplify entry and exit procedures for entrepreneurs. Along with this, Punjab will offer new fiscal and non-fiscal incentives and bring labour reforms to strengthen its industrial climate.

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Gupta clarified that he never planned to shift his investments out of Punjab. He said he expanded to Madhya Pradesh because its policy looked attractive at that time, but his emotional and professional bond with Punjab remains strong. He added that he joined politics only to serve the state and its people.

Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora welcomed the announcement and said the project reflects strong investor trust in Punjab. He explained that since 2022, the state has received Common Application Forms worth Rs 1.40 lakh crore, which represent real investments backed by land acquisition. Arora added that sectors like steel have chosen Punjab due to cheap and reliable power.

The Trident Group, with a market cap of Rs 18,000 crore, will invest Rs 1,500 crore to modernise its terry towel and paper unit in Barnala and another Rs 500 crore to set up a capacity-building centre in Mohali. The expansion will create jobs for 2,000 people and begin within 15 months.

Gupta said the group also invested Rs 1,000 crore in Bathinda units over the past decade and now sees a positive environment for industry growth in Punjab.

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Rajinder Gupta arrived with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP state chief Aman Arora, Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora, and Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer. Their joint appearance showed the party’s unity and strong support for Gupta.

The Rajinder Gupta Rajya Sabha bypoll will take place on October 24. Gupta is the fourth candidate to file his papers. His entry has added more interest and competition to the contest.

AAP leaders said Gupta’s nomination highlights the party’s growing strength in Punjab. They believe his experience and loyalty will help AAP maintain its influence in national politics.

The bypoll result will also show how voters feel about AAP’s work under CM Bhagwant Mann’s leadership. Punjab will now watch closely as the race for this Upper House seat continues.

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Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu recently tweeted that he had reviewed the progress with the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and Civil Aviation Ministry. He blamed local issues, saying the Public Works Department (PWD) had not completed drainage works but promised they would finish within a week. He also said once the airport is handed over, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security will give final clearances. Punjab has already provided 58 security personnel for training. Bittu assured that the Halwara international airport inauguration will happen soon.

Media reports suggested a Delhi meeting on September 26 between AAI, district administration, and state officials. But local authorities denied receiving any such intimation. Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora stated that the state had done its part and pending work would be expedited.

Still, industrialists remain frustrated. They argue that despite promises, there is no clear timeline for when flights from Halwara international airport will finally start.

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Arora was reacting to reports of some village panchayats in Hoshiarpur, Ropar, Nawanshahr, Mohali, Bathinda, and Malerkotla passing resolutions against undocumented migrants. He made it clear that law and order will take its course against any accused, but one crime should not be used to target an entire community.

The minister also assured industrialists that there will be no labour shortage in Punjab.

Meanwhile, farm unions and workers’ groups have extended support for migrant labourers, calling them vital to Punjab’s economy. The Kirti Kisan Union urged people to resist hate campaigns. The Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union and other organisations condemned a crime by an individual worker in Hoshiarpur but warned against blaming all migrants.

Over 500 intellectuals, writers, and artists have appealed to Punjabis to reject violence and stand united with migrant workers.

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