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Ludhiana industrial units face uncertainty as MLU deadline expires
Thousands of small industrial units operating in mixed land use (MLU) areas across Ludhiana face uncertainty after the state government's 30 September operational deadline expired on Tuesday, 29 September, without any formal extension or permanent policy notification. The end of the existing permission impacts small and medium manufacturing units spread across 72 localities along Gill Road and other industrial stretches.
These micro and small units produce critical bicycle components, auto parts, fasteners, and rims. Industry representatives warned that any disruption to these suppliers would ripple through larger manufacturing supply chains across Ludhiana's bicycle, sewing machine, and engineering sectors.
Federation of Industrial and Commercial Organisation (FICO) president Gurmeet Singh Kular criticised the government's inaction, saying no declaration or solution had come despite several requests. Manufacturer Tarlochan Singh urged the government to declare its decision. Most industry groups seek permanent industrial status for these zones.
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The expiry of the MLU deadline leaves thousands of small units in a planning limbo. Owners cannot decide whether to invest in modernisation or prepare for relocation, as temporary extensions have merely postponed the crisis. The source leaves unresolved whether the Punjab government will issue a fresh extension, grant permanent industrial status, or enforce closure. The concrete next step is whether the government will announce a decision after the deadline lapses.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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