Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder
Singh today directed officials to explore setting up a
designated help desk to facilitate Indians settled abroad,
especially those in Canada, who want to invest in the state.
The directive to Secretary, Industries and Commerce and
CEO Invest Punjab, Rakesh Verma, came during an interaction
with members of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce who called
on the chief minister at his official residence here today, an
official release said.
Urging the delegation, comprising the Indian diaspora, to
suggest ways to further strengthen business ties between the
two countries, the chief minister suggested they explore
investment opportunities in sectors of mutual interest, such
as education, skill development, agro-based industry and
information technology.
He called upon the delegation to harness the positive
industrial environment prevailing in the state and assured
them of his government's complete support in this regard.
Citing the government's 'Connect with Your Roots'
programme, which he launched during his UK visit in September
last year, Singh said this would go a long way to help connect
youngsters, especially the third generation, who had roots in
Punjab.
He said a similar programme should be initiated for the
youth whose parents/grandparents had migrated to Canada from
Punjab.
Assuring the chief minister of their support, the
visiting Canadian delegation led by Kanwar Dhanjal said as the
sons and daughters of the Indian soil, it was their moral duty
to contribute towards the growth of Punjab.
Dhanjal apprised the chief minister of the Canadian
technology for converting paddy straw into plywood, which
would not only help the state tackle stubble burning but also
help supplement farmers' income.
PTI
