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Punjab News:Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Singh Mann To ensure sustainable management of crop residue, strengthen horticulture with modern technology and promote industrial development in the state. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Emphasis has been laid on working together. Several issues to agriculture, environment, investment, skill development, infrastructure and employment were discussed in the meeting with the CII delegation.

The Chief Minister said that the government is working towards making Punjab a major industrial center of the country and creating a conducive environment for business. He said that attracting new investments and creating more employment opportunities for the youth are among the priorities of the government.

Emphasis on crop residue management in Sangrur and Barnala

Bhagwant Mann urged CII to further intensify efforts for crop residue management in Punjab. He especially Sangrur and Barnala of Malwa region Emphasis was laid on strengthening the initiative in India, where the problem of paddy straw is significant.

The Chief Minister said that the government, industry and other concerned parties will have to work together for disposal of crop residues. For this, there is a need to provide farmers with solutions that are practical, economical and effective.

He also stressed the need for sustainability, better use of resources, tackling climate change and promoting clean technology. Its objective is to move forward in the direction of making Punjab clean and green along with benefiting the farmers.

Focus on exchange of technology and knowledge in horticulture

Technical cooperation and exchange of expertise to strengthen the horticulture sector was also discussed in the meeting. Chief Minister CII Agro Tech India 2026 During the meeting, he assured full support from the government in facilitating the visit of 'World Horticulture Centre' to India.

Mann said that exchange of expertise and technology in agriculture and industrial sector can benefit the farmers and entrepreneurs of Punjab. Along with this, he also stressed the need to strengthen industrial and urban infrastructure in major cities.

Multi-skill training institute to be built in Ludhiana

To prepare the youth as per the needs of the industries. Proposed Multi-Skill Training Institute (MSTI) in Ludhiana Was also discussed. The Chief Minister assured CII of full support from the government for this.

Mann said that through the institute, skilled human resources can be prepared as per the needs of local industries. This will open new avenues of employment for the youth and industries will be able to get trained workers.

Proposal for technical textile center in Jalandhar

Chief Minister from CII Center of Excellence for Technical Textiles with state-of-the-art lab at Jalandhar Urged to explore possibilities of establishing. Its objective is to promote new technology, training and expertise in the technical textile sector.

Apart from this, emphasis was also laid on setting up special skill development centers as per the needs of defense manufacturing industries in Punjab. According to the Chief Minister, this can boost economic activities in the state by creating trained human resources.

Emphasis on reliable electricity and better infrastructure

The Chief Minister said that modern and planned infrastructure is necessary to attract investment and reduce the cost of doing business. In industrial areas he Reliable and quality power supply Emphasis was laid on ensuring and removing major infrastructure constraints in the operation of industries.

The meeting discussed strengthening cooperation between government and industry in agriculture, crop residue management, horticulture, industrial infrastructure, skill development and emerging industries. The government says these efforts are aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth in Punjab and creating more employment opportunities for the youth.