The Industries (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015 was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 7, 2015. The Bill was introduced by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Ms.Nirmala Sitharaman. The Bill amends the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951. The1951 Act provides for development and regulation of certain industries including metallurgical, telecommunications, transportation, fermentation (which includes production of alcohol) among others.