NRIs urged to invest in Punjab's key infrastructure
Throwing open the two-day Punjabi NRI Conclave 2008, chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday invited non-resident Indians to invest in state's key infrastructure.
By PTI |
CHANDIGARH: Showcasing Punjab as the land of opportunities, the government on Saturday invited non-resident Indians to invest in state's key infrastructure as Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal threw open the two-day Punjabi NRI Conclave 2008.
The government has sought NRI investment in real estate, hospital, healthcare, aviation, hospitality and retail sectors.
Over 300 NRI delegates were present at the conclave as against confirmed participation of 200 of them, prompting Badal to apologise for lack of proper arrangements.
The Chief Minister assured the Indian diaspora that the state machinery was ready to help them in their efforts to make Punjab a developed state.
Among those present were hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal and former British Columbia premier Ujjal Dosanjh.
Presenting a paper on 'Vision Punjab', SAD Working President Sukhbir Singh Badal said an international airport will soon be set up at Mohali which would provide impetus to both industry and agricultural sectors.
Sukhbir, an MP, said during this year alone, two more airports at Ludhiana and Bathinda would start domestic services. "Pathankot airport has already been opened for domestic services and we are trying that the airports at Ludhiana and Bathinda should also start this year," he said.
He said the state has plans to generate 5000 MW of power during next four years.
Punjab Cooperation Minister Kanwaljit Singh during his speech sought cooperation of Punjabi NRIs to push the growth of the state economy.
The government has sought NRI investment in real estate, hospital, healthcare, aviation, hospitality and retail sectors.
Over 300 NRI delegates were present at the conclave as against confirmed participation of 200 of them, prompting Badal to apologise for lack of proper arrangements.
The Chief Minister assured the Indian diaspora that the state machinery was ready to help them in their efforts to make Punjab a developed state.
Among those present were hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal and former British Columbia premier Ujjal Dosanjh.
Presenting a paper on 'Vision Punjab', SAD Working President Sukhbir Singh Badal said an international airport will soon be set up at Mohali which would provide impetus to both industry and agricultural sectors.
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Sukhbir, an MP, said during this year alone, two more airports at Ludhiana and Bathinda would start domestic services. "Pathankot airport has already been opened for domestic services and we are trying that the airports at Ludhiana and Bathinda should also start this year," he said.
He said the state has plans to generate 5000 MW of power during next four years.
Punjab Cooperation Minister Kanwaljit Singh during his speech sought cooperation of Punjabi NRIs to push the growth of the state economy.
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