Traders seek another Focal Point

Jalandhar, March 3

Industrialists based at Focal Point Extension here held a meeting to discuss about the Budget of Punjab Government. They said last year, the main focus of state’s budget was on promotion of industry in three districts of Punjab by setting up new Focal Points, but Jalandhar was not included in the list.

Narinder Saggoo, president, Jalandhar Focal Point Extension Association, told Jalandhar North MLA Bawa Henry that the Punjab Government should focus on developing new Focal Point in Jalandhar for setting up new and mix-zone industries since no new point has been allotted to Jalandhar after 1992.

The members said emphasis should be laid on simplifying procedures for industry and trade and giving easier access to government subsidies and easier implementation of rules and regulations to make industry-friendly environment. “Jalandhar is a hub of hand tools, valves and cocks, rubber industry, engineering good, leather industry, and sports industry etc,” Saggoo stressed while raising the points. — TNS