Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has officially extended the tenure of Rajinder Gupta as Vice Chairman of the Economic Policy and Planning Board, in the rank of Cabinet Minister, for another three years. The extension, effective from August 23, 2025, will continue till August 22, 2028, according to an official notification issued by the Department of Planning.
The order notes that Rajinder Gupta will continue to serve on the same terms and conditions as per the earlier appointment dated August 23, 2022.
The extension was granted with the approval of the Chief Minister of Punjab, reaffirming the government’s confidence in Rajinder Gupta’s leadership and policy vision for the state’s economic and developmental planning.
The move comes at a critical time when Punjab is aiming to attract fresh investments, expand employment opportunities, and accelerate infrastructure projects through public-private collaboration.
Founder and Chairman of the multi-billion-dollar Trident Group, Rajinder Gupta is a prominent figure in India’s industrial and policy sectors.