Ludhiana, Nov. 29 -- Releasing the 13-point "Develop Punjab, Give Incentive to Punjabis" programme of the SAD-BSP alliance, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Sunday announced a slew of incentives including a new ministry for small industry and traders, 50 per cent reduction in EDC and registry charges, life, health and fire insurance for small traders as well as pension scheme, Rs five lakh interest free loan for new entrepreneurs, assured power supply at the rate of Rs five per unit and establishment of a Skill University to train required manpower.
Announcing the 13-point programme at a meet of the industry and trade, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said: "SAD is very clear that Punjab can progress to the next level by giving a fillip t...