Mohali, March 12: The industrial landscape of Punjab is undergoing a decisive transformation with the commencement of Infosys’ latest ₹286 crore expansion in Mohali. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, while leading the groundbreaking ceremony, affirmed that the state has successfully reversed a trend of industrial flight by fostering a corruption-free and conducive investment environment.
During his address, the Chief Minister maintained that the government’s primary goal is to provide productive employment to prevent the youth from falling prey to social menaces. He asserted that the new project by Infosys, a global leader in digital services, is a “red-letter day” for Punjab. “I want to place a tiffin in the hands of youth by giving them employment so that they shun syringes,” the Chief Minister stated.
The Chief Minister also declared that the industrial momentum would continue with the inauguration of a ₹3,200 crore Tata Steel project in Ludhiana on March 20. He maintained that major global firms such as Nestlé, Cargill, and the Freudenberg Group have already strengthened their presence in Punjab, reflecting the state’s top ranking in Ease of Doing Business.
“The coming three days are very important for the state,” the Chief Minister asserted, referring to the Progressive Punjab Investment Summit. He stated that the new Industrial and Business Development Policy-2026 would offer significant incentives to entrepreneurs and women, ensuring that the state scripts a new success story through a collaborative approach between the government and the private sector.
