A study of industrial environmental performance in Punjab

The economic development of a region is generally determined by the level of industrial development. The Punjab, which has known for agriculture, is also on its way towards industrialization through development of Small, Medium and Large scale industries. In spite of this, industrial activity also directly transforms the environment through production of industrial wastes, soil and air pollution. The paper aims to identify the current status of industries, their impact on environment. This study examines the role of government agencies in to improve the environmental performance of industries. The findings from the study indicates that the regulations is forcing the companies to comply standards.