Set up help desk for NRI investors: CM
CHANDIGARH:CHIEF minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday directed the secretary, industries and commerce, and CEO of Invest Punjab, Rakesh Verma, to explore the possibility of setting up a designated help desk to facilitate Indians settled abroad, especially those in Canada, who wanted to invest in Punjab.
The directive came during an interaction with members of the Indo-canada Chamber of Commerce, who called on the CM at his official residence.
Urging the delegation, comprising the Indian diaspora, to suggest ways and means to further strengthen bilateral commerce and business ties between the two countries by scaling up trade, the CM suggested that they explore investment opportunities in sectors of mutual interest, such as education, skill development, agrobased Industry and information technology.
The CM called upon the visiting Canadian delegation to harness the positive industrial environment prevailing in the state, where his government had created a conducive environment for promoting industry. He assured them of his government’s complete support and cooperation in this regard.
The Chief Minister assured the delegation of continued synergy at all levels to ensure overall development in the core sectors of health, education, agriculture and skill development in Punjab through transfer of technology and forging of technical collaborations between Punjab and Canada.
Citing the government’s “Connect with Your Roots” programme, which he launched during his UK visit in September last year, Amarinder said this programme would go a long way to help connect youngsters, especially the third generation, who had roots here in Punjab.
The Canadian delegation led by Kanwar Dhanjal said that as the sons and daughters of the Indian soil, it was their moral duty to contribute something tangible for the growth and prosperity of Punjab. The delegation also met assembly speaker Rana KP Singh.
DIRECTIVE COMES DURING INTERACTION WITH MEMBERS OF THE INDOCANADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WHO CALLED ON THE CM