Chandigarh, February 11 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review the arrangements for the 'Progressive Punjab Investment Summit', which will be held from March 13 to 15 in Mohali.
Addressing the meeting, Mann said the summit would serve as a catalyst to further boost industrial development in the state, which has already become a preferred investment destination globally.
"This historic summit will provide a platform to transform the state's destiny by significantly boosting industrial development," said Mann.
Emphasizing the need for collective deliberation, the Chief Minister stated, "A consensus will be reached on a comprehensive action plan for overall industrial development in the state after extensive discussions with leading international industrial giants."
He highly appreciated the leadership qualities and entrepreneurial skills of Punjabis, remarking, "Punjabis can achieve remarkable things anywhere in the world with their determination and resilience."
Mann said, "The summit will be held on the theme of 'Punjab Means Business – Policy to Practice'."
He informed that the state government had already organized roadshows in Gurugram, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, and in foreign countries such as Japan, South Korea, and others.
Describing the event as a major opportunity for investors, Mann said, "The summit will be a platform to showcase the investment opportunities in the state, offering maximum incentives across the nation."
He claimed that the state government had received a huge response not only from industrial giants in India but also from across the globe to participate in this mega event.
Reiterating his commitment, he said, "The state's mainstay agriculture has already reached a plateau, and massive industrialization is the only solution for rejuvenating the stagnant economy." He said the state government is committed to boosting investment and industrial infrastructure in the state, and with its earnest efforts, it has so far secured investment proposals worth Rs 1.50 lakh crore, which will create 5.20 lakh job opportunities for the youth.
