Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Punjab CM Pushes for Stronger UK Engagement
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, had a meeting with the British Deputy High Commissioner and representatives from UK and multinational companies.
He wants Punjab to work more closely with the UK in areas like education, textiles, engineering, and healthcare.
Punjab has good connections with five airports and highways, making it easy to do business.
The Chief Minister also talked about how Punjab has a skilled workforce and makes it easy for companies to invest.
He invited UK companies to invest in Punjab and participate in an investor summit in 2026.
The British Deputy High Commissioner also expressed hope for stronger ties between Punjab and the UK.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann chaired the Punjab-UK Engagement Strategic Dialogue in Chandigarh.
Punjab aims to deepen ties with the UK in sectors like higher education, textiles, engineering, and healthcare.
The state highlighted its strengths, including world-class connectivity and a skilled workforce.
Invest Punjab acts as a single regulator to simplify investment processes and provide clearances quickly.
Mann invited UK investors to participate in the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit (PPIS) 2026 and explore technologies for managing paddy straw and promoting green solutions.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and British Deputy High Commissioner Alba Smeriglio
- What
- Punjab-UK Engagement Strategic Dialogue
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To deepen ties with the UK in various sectors and attract investment
- Event
- Punjab-UK Engagement Strategic Dialogue
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Core Pillars of Collaboration
- Higher education, textiles, engineering, auto components, agro and food processing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, IT, GCCs, business services
- Investment Facilitation
- Invest Punjab acts as a single regulator
- Future Vision
- Accelerate economic progress in Punjab
- Investor Summit
- Progressive Punjab Investors Summit (PPIS) 2026
- Key Sectors
- Sports equipment, bicycle manufacturing, auto components