Punjab Cabinet approves new Textile Policy

Chandigarh, June 26 (UNI) The Punjab Cabinet today approved the Textile Policy-2006 to grant special package of incentives for the growth of textile industry in the state.

The new policy would focus on technology up gradation, enhancement of productivity, quality consciousness, cluster development, strengthening of raw-material base, integrated human resource development and other special benefits to the textile industry.

The Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of state Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, also approved the formulation of the Punjab Regulation of Saw Mills Veneer and Plywood Industries Rules 2006 in the light of the directions of the Supreme Court.

The Council of Ministers also gave approval for taking the posts of District Sainik Welfare Officers (Class-I) out of the preview of the Punjab Public Service Commission and to recruit by Departmental Selection Committee.

The meeting also gave approval to enhance the pay perks of Law Officers in the office of the state Advocate General.

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