AMRITSAR, Dec. 6 -- Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday formally inaugurated the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) on Friday evening in Amritsar and asserted that the state of Punjab is now emerging as a power hub in MSMEs, technology and ease of doing business.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former President said, "Once known mainly as the 'bread basket of India,' Punjab is now changing rapidly and holds a place of pride in India, as the state is mentioned first in the National Anthem"

"The state is becoming a power hub in MSMEs, technology and ease of doing business", he added.

He added that this growth is the result o...