PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF INDUSTRIAL SECTOR IN PUNJAB–AN INTER–DISTRICT ANALYSIS

Dr. Gurinder Jit Singh Bhullar; Harinder Mohan

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2015

PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF INDUSTRIAL SECTOR IN PUNJAB–AN INTER–DISTRICT ANALYSIS

Dr. Gurinder Jit Singh Bhullar, Harinder Mohan

Abstract :

The present paper evaluates the problems and prospects of industrial sector in the state of Punjab by utilizing secondary data sources pertaining to the period between 1980–81 to 2012–13. The results of the study showed that the contribution of Small, Medium and Large Scale enterprises in terms of production, employment and fixed capital has increased manifold in the state during the period under evaluation. The study also highlighted the problems facing by industrial sector in the state of Punjab. Hence, the study suggests that appropriate measures need to be taken in the direction of promoting research and development, vocational training and skill development to sustain the growth and performance of industrial sector in the state of Punjab.