9 months ago
Punjab CM to Visit Japan
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, is going to Japan for 10 days with a group of important people from his state.
They will meet with big companies like Toyota and Panasonic to talk about business opportunities.
This trip is to prepare for a big meeting in Punjab next year where they want to attract more companies to invest.
The goal is to create jobs for young people in Punjab and make it easier for companies to do business there.
Punjab has been recognized as one of the best states in India for business.
Another state, Haryana, recently did something similar and got a lot of interest from Japanese companies.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will lead a 10-day visit to Japan starting December 1.
The delegation includes state industries minister Sanjeev Arora and chief secretary K A P Singh.
They will meet with representatives from companies like Toyota, Nippon, and Panasonic.
The visit aims to promote investment ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit in March 2026.
Punjab has been recognized as a Top Achiever in the 2024 Business Reform Action Plan rankings.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and a state delegation
- What
- A 10-day industrial visit to Japan
- Where
- Japan
- When
- Starting December 1
- Why
- To engage with top companies and promote investment ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- Bhagwant Mann
- Visit Duration
- 10 days
- Start Date
- December 1
- Delegation Members
- Sanjeev Arora, K A P Singh, senior officials
- Target Companies
- Toyota, Nippon, Panasonic, Sumitomo, NEC
- Key Sectors
- Advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics, food processing, renewable energy, global services
- Investor Summit
- March 13-15, 2026 at ISB, Mohali
- Business Reform Ranking
- Top Achiever in 2024 BRAP
Quotes
Bhagwant Singh Mann
Chief Minister of Punjab
“This vision is simple and clear to make Punjab a preferred destination for global industry by offering stability in policy, speed in decision-making, and a governance system that respects the time and trust of investors.”
thestatesman.com
“Punjab’s approach is based on partnership and working closely with industry, by understanding their needs and ensuring that the government becomes an enabler of growth.”
thestatesman.com
Sanjeev Arora
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and NRI Affairs in Punjab
“This is an important step to forge new economic relationships, strengthen aftercare for existing foreign industry and further brand Punjab as an investment destination and region of international trade.”
thestatesman.com
