{"id":60516,"date":"2026-02-17T18:42:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=60516"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:12:39","slug":"bhagwant-mann-govts-punjab-trade-commission-rollout-begins-meetings-held-in-10-districts-to-streamline-traders-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/bhagwant-mann-govts-punjab-trade-commission-rollout-begins-meetings-held-in-10-districts-to-streamline-traders-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhagwant Mann Govt&#8217;s Punjab Trade Commission Rollout Begins: Meetings Held in 10 Districts to Streamline Traders\u2019 Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">No More \u2018Pillar to Post\u2019: Punjab Trade Commission to Save Time, Effort of Small Business Owners: Harpal Singh Cheema<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab News:<\/span> The Bhagwant Mann Government has announced the formation of a Punjab Trade Commission in a significant step aimed at strengthening the state\u2019s trading community and simplifying business operations for small traders, shopkeepers and entrepreneurs. Punjab Finance, Excise &amp; Taxation, and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the initiative reflects the government\u2019s commitment to making governance more accessible and responsive to those who drive Punjab\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, \u201cThe key objective of the Commission is to ensure that traders no longer have to run pillar to post for routine approvals, departmental clearances and day-to-day business-related work. For years, small traders and shopkeepers have been forced to waste valuable time moving between multiple offices even for minor issues. This must change, and this government is determined to change it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ThePunjabMinister stated, \u201cThe Punjab Trade Commission will act as a dedicated platform to save the time, effort and money of the trading community. It will provide a faster and smoother resolution mechanism for their issues, with a structured system, clear accountability and time-bound solutions so that problems are not left hanging indefinitely.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of the groundwork for the initiative, review meetings were held in Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Moga, Malerkotla, Patiala, Roopnagar, Sangrur, Barnala and Bathinda. In these meetings, government representatives, local administration and concerned teams discussed the operational roadmap and district-level coordination with local shopkeepers, small business owners and traders to ensure effective implementation of the Commission.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, \u201cTraders and small businesses are the backbone of the state\u2019s economy. Our government is fully committed to building a Punjab where honest business people can focus on expanding their work instead of getting stuck in paperwork, delays and unnecessary harassment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Minister reiterated, \u201cThe Punjab Trade Commission will be formed with the spirit of public service, transparency and ease of doing business. Under one platform, traders will receive support, guidance and quick solutions, ensuring that governance works for them, not against them.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No More \u2018Pillar to Post\u2019: Punjab Trade Commission to Save Time, Effort of Small Business Owners: Harpal Singh Cheema Punjab News: The Bhagwant Mann Government has announced the formation of a Punjab Trade Commission in a significant step aimed at strengthening the state\u2019s trading community and simplifying business operations for small traders, shopkeepers and entrepreneurs. 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