Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Punjab CM Seeks CII Partnership for Crop and Industrial Growth
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met a group from the Confederation of Indian Industry in Chandigarh.
He asked businesses and the government to work together on farming and industry.
One goal is to help farmers handle leftover crop material after harvesting.
This could help reduce pollution and protect the environment.
Mann also wanted more technology and knowledge exchange for horticulture.
He supported a proposed training institute in Ludhiana to teach skills needed by local industries.
The meeting also discussed new facilities for technical textiles and defence manufacturing.
The larger aim is to attract investment, create jobs and support cleaner growth in Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann urged closer cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry on crop residue management, horticulture and industrial development.
Mann asked CII to expand crop residue initiatives in Sangrur and Barnala, particularly for fields growing Parmal paddy.
The government and industry discussed investment, infrastructure, reliable power, technology, sustainability and youth employment.
Mann backed a proposed Multi-Skill Training Institute in Ludhiana and sought a Centre of Excellence for Technical Textiles in Punjab.
He also proposed exploring a technical textiles laboratory in Jalandhar and a skill centre for defence manufacturing.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and a Confederation of Indian Industry delegation.
- What
- They discussed cooperation on crop residue management, horticulture, industrial infrastructure, investment, technology and skill development.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Chandigarh, Punjab.
- Why
- To support farmers, reduce environmental pollution, attract investment, create jobs and strengthen Punjab's industrial base.
- Main partners
- The Punjab government and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
- Crop residue focus
- The Malwa region, especially Sangrur and Barnala, where Parmal paddy is cultivated.
- Horticulture initiative
- Punjab plans to facilitate a World Horticulture Centre visit to India during CII Agro Tech India 2026.
- Proposed training institute
- A Multi-Skill Training Institute in Ludhiana.
- Technical textiles proposal
- A Centre of Excellence for Technical Textiles and an ultra-modern laboratory in Jalandhar.
- Industrial support
- The government said it would work toward reliable, quality power and addressing infrastructure bottlenecks.
- Employment goal
- Skill development linked to emerging industries is intended to expand opportunities for young people.