Ludhiana: Businessmen and industrialists in Ludhiana are on a warpath after the announcement of new industrial policy by the Punjab government. To attract more investments in the state, Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab came up with the new industrial policy in which the trade associations are seeking changes.
Demanding change in the new industrial policy, protesting businessmen said, "Currently, we are staging protests at the district level. Non-fulfilment of our demands will lead to staging of agitation at the state level. The new policy has several shortcomings and not business-friendly. Scores of industries will be badly affected by this new policy in the coming months," they opined.
"Just one percent water is consumed by the industrial houses in Punjab. The maximum water is used for irrigating the farmlands or domestic consumption. The government has increased the power tariff, thereby affecting industries," said the agitating businessmen.