CM LED DELEGATION TO VISIT JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA FOR INVESTOR OUTREACH

Chandigarh, December 1 (WISHAVWARTA):- A high level delegation of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will embark on a high-level international outreach mission in the first week of December to Japan and South Korea as part of its global engagement ahead of the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit scheduled from 13–15 March 2026 at the ISB Mohali campus.

The delegation, led by Chief Minister and accompanied by Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and NRI Affairs, Sanjeev Arora, along with Senior State Government Officials and Invest Punjab team, will visit Tokyo on 2–3 December, Osaka on 4–5 December, and Seoul on 8–9 December to strengthen economic partnerships, interact with global companies, and extend personal invitations for the upcoming Summit. The visit, meetings and roadshow programmes are being organised in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Japan, the Indian Embassy in South Korea, the Ministry of External Affairs, DPIIT’s Invest India, and with the support and facilitation of the Embassies of Japan and South Korea in New Delhi, whose guidance, collaboration and partnership have been instrumental in shaping the outreach agenda.

During the visit, the state will showcase Punjab’s position as North India’s preferred investment destination, highlighting its strategic location, seamless connectivity to NCR and major ports, strong industrial clusters, uninterrupted quality power supply, skilled workforce, and progressive policy ecosystem. The delegation will also present the state’s governance and regulatory reforms, including the FastTrack Punjab single-window system offering 173+ G2B services, auto-deemed approvals, PAN-based business identifiers, and amendments to the Punjab Right to Business Act enabling time-bound in-principle approvals. The outreach will further highlight Punjab’s industrial infrastructure, including plug-and-play parks and the upcoming Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) Rajpura, while underlining that over ₹1.4 lakh crore of on-ground investments have already been facilitated through Invest Punjab.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that this vision is simple and clear to make Punjab a preferred destination for global industry by offering stability in policy, speed in decision-making, and a governance system that respects the time and trust of investors. He said that Punjab’s approach is based on partnership and working closely with industry, by understanding their needs and ensure that government becomes an enabler of growth. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab strengthens its infrastructure, expands its industrial
capacity and opens new avenues for investment.

The Chief Minister said that partnership between government and industry is key to success and the state government firmly believes that industrial growth can only be achieved when we work as equal partners. He said that this principle guides our New Industrial Policy introduced in 2022, which was shaped in consultation with industry leaders and stakeholders, ensuring that it caters to their needs and aspirations. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now the state government has created 24 sectoral committees chaired by the captains of industry to formulate sector specific policies
adding that such initiatives help create visibility for Punjab in North India by sharing our success stories and long-term vision, as we invite potential investors and partners to be part of Punjab’s growth story leading up to 2035.

Through a series of roadshows, one-to-one business meetings, and interactions with major global corporations and institutions, the delegation aims to position Punjab as a compelling destination for Japanese and South Korean companies across mobility, electronics, ESDM, auto components, food processing, chemicals, green energy, IT, semiconductors, textiles and advanced manufacturing. These engagements, curated with the support of both Indian missions and partner institutions in Japan and South Korea, will enable deeper economic ties, joint ventures, technology exchanges and supply-chain integration. The delegation will also hold diaspora interactions in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul to strengthen cultural and community linkages with the Indian-origin population.

As part of its national and international pre-summit outreach, the Government of Punjab has already organised key engagements including the Japan–Punjab Investment Roundtable, the GCC Roundtable and the CIS Roundtable in New Delhi, generating strong interest from global industry and diplomats. In addition, Punjab has conducted domestic roadshows in major Indian cities such as Gurugram, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, engaging with large corporates, MSMEs and sectoral bodies to share the state’s vision, investment-ready opportunities and the value proposition for the 2026 Summit.

Industries & Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora noted that this is an important step to forge new economic relationships, strengthen aftercare for existing foreign industry and further brand Punjab as an investment destination and region of international trade.

By undertaking this visit, the Government of Punjab seeks to broaden industrial partnerships, explore new avenues for joint ventures, technology transfer and research-driven collaboration, and encourage global industry leaders to participate in the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 as partner countries, exhibitors and knowledge contributors. Invest Punjab is confident that this mission will significantly enhance Punjab’s international visibility and reinforce its commitment to welcoming high-quality, long-term investments from Japan, South Korea and global markets.