In Ludhiana, people are hoping for a better year in 2022 because of all the problems Covid19 caused in the beginning of the year. There are also hopes that the new year will be better. There are also hopes that the state government will adopt a proactive approach in addressing the issues concerning the trade and industry. There are also hopes that the state government will bring out a one-time settlement scheme for all pending VAT assessments for all years, and that formal announcements about abolition of professional tax will be made.