Punjab CM claims to attract investments worth Rs 30,000 crore

Chandigarh, Dec 24 (KNN) Due to the pro-industry environment and ease-of-doing business policies of the state, Punjab has been successful in attracting investments worth Rs 30,000 crore, claimed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday.

“Big industry houses like Tata Steel, Verbio, Freudenberg and Sanathan Textiles have entered into agreements to invest by reposing faith in our industrial policies, which will provide jobs to our youth,” he said.

This announcement comes days after   Punjab industrialist met with UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath to explore investment opportunities in state.

Referring to the recent meetings with industrialists in Hyderabad, Mann said the entrepreneurs associated with food processing and agriculture have shown keen interest in investing in Punjab, which will further strengthen the industrial sector of the state.

He pointed out that the biggest reason why investors are coming to Punjab is because we have eliminated corruption, provided uninterrupted power supply to the industry and built a conducive environment.

Mann envisioned that with strenuous efforts of the government, Punjab will soon emerge as industrial hub of the country.  (KNN Bureau)