Ludhiana: National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the state government has resolved a major problem faced by the industrialists from the last 32 years by introducing the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme.
Interacting with the industrialists during a Sanatkaar Milni here today, the former Delhi Chief Minister, accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, said that the state government is solidly with the industrialists of the state. Arvind Kejriwal said that those in power during previous times used to seek share in the success of industry due to which the industrialists fled from the state. He said that he had personally convened three rounds of meetings with the industrialists in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Arvind Kejriwal said that the sole motive is to give impetus to the industry of the state for which no stone has been left unturned. He said that due to discussion and feedback of industrialists even the works pending from the last more than 30 years have been solved. The former Delhi Chief Minister said that the AAP government is cleaning the mess made by the previous regimes.
The National Convener said that the AAP government is not hesitant to take bold decisions for the sake of the welfare of the common man. Arvind Kejriwal reiterated a zero tolerance policy against corruption and said that no one involved in this heinous crime will be spared. The National Convener of AAP said that in coming 4-5 months all the public dealing services will be made online through the sewa kendras to plug the loopholes for corruption.
He further said that even efforts are being made to make the registry of land deeds corruption free. Likewise, he said that feedback mechanisms on a real time basis will be ensured so as to evaluate that the public get all the services hassle free and smooth. Likewise, he said that there was a Chief Minister of state who was most inaccessible and never came out of his house to listen to problems faced by industrialists.
The National Convener of AAP said that they are cleaning the mess created by the previous regimes but all out efforts are being made to put industry back on track. He said that initiatives like revision in Fire safety norms, introduction of green stamp papers and others have given a huge reprieve to the industry. Arvind Kejriwal said that Industrial Policy of 2022 has given a huge impetus to the industry of the state but on suggestions of industrialists a new industrial policy will be framed.
The former Delhi Chief Minister said that for this purpose industrial policies of several states are being studied and best practices will be adopted. He also asked the industrialists to become active partners in policy making by giving their valuable suggestions. Arvind Kejriwal also said that the state government is making all out efforts to revamp infrastructure in all Focal points across the state.
National Convener of AAP said that in order to give speedy clearance to the new projects all the applications received for such purpose will be cleared within 45 days failing which it will be deemed approved. He also said that exhibition centres will be set up across the state for which the state government is making relentless efforts. Arvind Kejriwal said that the state government has waged a war against gangsters and he solicited fulsome support and cooperation of industrialists in this noble cause.
The former Delhi Chief Minister urged the industrialists to immediately report the calls of extortions from gangsters to the Police so that necessary action is taken against them. He said that though the majority of these calls are bogus, but then also the state government will provide adequate security to the industrialists. Arvind Kejriwal said that 112 number is being strengthened and the response time of Police will be reduced to eight minutes from the existing 30 minutes.
The former Delhi Chief Minister said that drugs is the major problem being confronted by the state in current times and unfortunately those addicted to drugs spend Rs 3000-4000 daily for the sake of purchasing drugs. He said that to get the money for drugs the disarrayed youth indulge in crime and other acts which is posing serious problems in the state. However, Arvind Kejrwal said that the state government has formulated a foolproof strategy to wipe out this menace.
The National Convener of AAP bemoaned that the Akalis had patronised a drug cartel in the state and even their top leader was involved in it. Arvind Kejriwal said that the Congress government that succeeded Akalis did nothing for tackling this crime but the AAP government has today waged a war against drug smugglers and their property is being seized and destroyed. He said that those involved in drug smuggling will not be spared and severe action will be taken against them adding that a foolproof strategy has been formulated to snap the supply line of drugs and put smugglers behind the bars.
Former Delhi Chief Minister said that 70% of the drugs are smuggled from Pakistan across the border via drones and are subsequently supplied in the state. He said that the state government has joined hands with BSF by launching anti-drone technology to check the movement of drones. Likewise, Arvind Kejriwal said that noose is being further tightened against the Hawala racketeers to check the use of drug money.
The National Convener of AAP also said that 5000 Home guards will be deployed in the border districts of the state to check drug menace. He said that in order to wean away youth from the menace of drugs, playgrounds and gyms will be opened in every village of the state. Arvind Kejriwal said that this will help in channelizing unbounded energy of youth in a positive direction and make them an active partner in socio-economic progress of the state.
Meanwhile, the former Delhi Chief Minister renewed a pledge to bring transformative changes in every sector of the state in the coming two years by chalking out a comprehensive blueprint for this. He said that there was a time when Punjab was leader in every field, however he said then power came into hands of those who plundered its wealth. However, Arvind Kejriwal said that the AAP government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is focusing on the holistic development of the state for which no stone will be left unturned.
The National Convener of AAP announced that a major facelift will be given to the state in the coming two years and all the roads, the cities and villages will be repaired or relayed in the coming 18 months. Likewise, he said that in order to give impetus to development of cities a complete roadmap has been prepared. Arvind Kejriwal said that in166 cities the state government will ensure water supply, sewerage facility, cleanliness, roads, lights and STP in two years.
On the occasion Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh and Hardeep Singh Mundian, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora and others were also present.