Evaluating sustainable industrial policy in Punjab: A regional development perspective
Author(s): Anmol Rattan Singh
Abstract: This paper examines the intersection of industrial policy, economic growth, and sustainable development through a case study of Punjab, India. It critiques GDP-centric industrialization for neglecting environmental and social concerns and calls for a sustainability-oriented shift. Using a mixed-methods approach, it combines policy analysis with quantitative assessment of industrial and sustainability indicators. The study advocates a meso-level policy lens to address regional disparities and institutional capacities. It proposes a multi-scalar strategy-linking national incentives, regional ecosystem building, and firm-level innovation-to drive sustainable industrial transformation. By integrating economic, environmental, and social dimensions, the paper offers a framework for rethinking industrial policy to foster long-term resilience, equity, and sustainable development.
Anmol Rattan Singh. Evaluating sustainable industrial policy in Punjab: A regional development perspective. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(1):224-231. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i1c.503
