Move aimed at boosting industrial development,

simplifying subsidy disbursement and strengthening digital governance

Chandigarh, 22 June (H.S.): In a series of key decisions

aimed at boosting industrial development and strengthening digital governance,

the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday approved

amendments to the industrial incentive guidelines and gave concurrence for the

implementation of the State Data Integration Platform (SDIP) in Punjab.

Amendment in Guidelines for Capital Subsidy and

Investment Incentives

In a significant decision, the Cabinet gave its approval

to amend the guidelines dated November 13, 2019, for the disbursement of

Capital Subsidy and Investment Incentives under the state’s industrial

policies. The amendments are aimed at simplifying and streamlining

the process of subsidy disbursement, improving administrative efficiency and

ensuring uniform implementation across eligible industrial units. Under the revised framework, capital subsidy will be

released to industrial units that become eligible after the omission of Clauses

1.1 and 1.2 of the guidelines, subject to verification of required documents

and fulfilment of prescribed conditions.

The move is expected to give a fresh push to industrial

development in Punjab by making the incentive disbursement process more

transparent, efficient and industry-friendly.

Cabinet Gives Concurrence for Implementation of

SDIP

The Cabinet also gave its concurrence for the

implementation of the State Data Integration Platform in Punjab. The platform

aims to integrate various databases of different departments of the state,

avoid duplication of records and streamline existing administrative processes.

A three-tier steering committee will be constituted

under the Chief Secretary to ensure smooth and hassle-free implementation of

the SDIP project.

The steering committee will be headed by the Chief

Secretary, Punjab, as Chairperson. The Administrative Secretary, Good

Governance, will serve as Member-Convener, while Administrative Secretaries of

other departments will be members of the committee. The government said the implementation of SDIP will help improve

coordination among departments, strengthen data-based governance and make

public service delivery more efficient.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH