CM Mann invites investment to Britain, UK expressed strong desire for partnership in Punjab

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced Punjab-U.K. Chairing the Strategic Dialogue session, he stressed the need for a strong and comprehensive strategic and commercial relationship with the UK, especially in underserved areas. British Deputy High Commissioner Alba Samariglio and U.K. During the meeting with the representatives of various multinational companies associated with India, the Chief Minister said that Punjab is at par with the UK in traditional and emerging new sectors. Interested in strong business partnership with.

He said the state has identified five key areas of cooperation—higher education, textiles, engineering, auto components and agriculture and food processing—as well as emerging sectors such as pharmaceutical and health services, information technology and business services.

Praise for Punjab’s strong connectivity and skilled workforce

Bhagwant Singh Mann presented a detailed blueprint highlighting the potential of Punjab and said that the state has a world-class and strong connectivity network with five airports and strong national highway links, which ensures seamless access to domestic and international markets.

The Chief Minister said that Punjab has a highly skilled workforce, which is the key to the development of every sector. He also said that Punjab offers comparatively affordable and peaceful labor force, which makes it a preferred destination for investment.

Light on Single-Window System for Investment Facilitation

He informed that the state has an integrated investment system and ‘Invest Punjab’ functions as a single-window system providing all necessary approvals in stipulated time-frame with deemed approval mechanism, thereby strengthening investor confidence. The Chief Minister also highlighted the fast-track portal and single-window facility, which are aimed at simplifying the processes, reducing the burden of compliances and making business in Punjab more accessible.

Economic progress and invitation to investors

Sharing his vision for the future, the Chief Minister said that the state government is making concerted efforts to accelerate economic progress. He visited the U.K. Had detailed discussions with senior representatives of various companies and stakeholders having strong ties with Punjab, many of whom recalled their long standing association with Punjab.

Chief Minister U.K. He extended a warm invitation to the investors to start or expand their businesses in Punjab and said that strong infrastructure, uninterrupted power supply and investor-friendly policies make Punjab an ideal investment destination.

Chief Minister U.K. Invited UK investors to participate in the Punjab Progressive Investor Summit (PPIS), 2026 to be held in Mohali and proposed a special UK-focused session during the event. He welcomed Tynor, Hindustan Unilever, Bedford School, Munjal Birmingham University, Ganga Acrowools, NetSmartz, Rockpacker and other companies.

Emphasis on employment generation and environment-friendly solutions

Bhagwant Singh Mann said that U.K. The new investment can create large scale employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab. He urged companies to explore innovative technologies and projects, especially those promoting stubble management and environment-friendly solutions. The Chief Minister told the delegation that there has been significant improvement in the air quality index of Punjab and due to continuous eco-friendly efforts the index is now below 70 in many parts of the state.

He also mentioned the self-help group ‘Pahal’ started for rural women and said that just as China is called the factory of the world, similarly the Punjab government wants to make rural women the backbone of industrial and manufacturing development. He also informed that there are two Civil Aviation Clubs in Punjab, which shows the priority being given to skill development related to aviation.

Punjab-U.K. Emotional connection and further partnership

Punjab and UK Reaffirming the long standing and emotional ties between the U.K. and India, the Chief Minister said that India has always been a reliable partner, especially Punjab, and Punjabis are fully prepared to further strengthen these relations. He visited the U.K. Universities were encouraged to set up their campuses in Mohali and other parts of Punjab to jointly promote research, innovation and quality education.

Chief Minister U.K. Appealed to industrialists and Punjabi expatriate community to play the role of brand ambassadors to attract investment to Punjab. He also supported the demand of Mohali-London direct flight raised by industrialists.

The Chief Minister said that Punjab is known globally for high quality sports equipment, bicycle manufacturing and auto parts. He said that the U.K. Partnership with companies from India will further expand these sectors and connect them more effectively to the global value chain. He visited the U.K. Advocated deeper cooperation with industries.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government is committed to providing full support to the investors. He said that Punjab is U.K. Is keen to expand its relationship with India to areas such as innovation, sustainability and skill development. He said that the Government of India has included Punjab among the better performing states in ‘Ease of Doing Business’. Given Mohali’s strong ecosystem, well-organized power supply and robust infrastructure, Indian and foreign IT companies are keen to set up their units here.

British Deputy High Commissioner’s response

On this occasion, British Deputy High Commissioner Mrs. Alba Samariglio expressed hope that bilateral relations will be further strengthened with the active partnership of both the parties. He said that working with industrialists from the Punjabi diaspora community has been an interesting experience for him and he has been working closely with Punjab and the UK. There is immense potential to further deepen cooperation in many areas.