Chandigarh, Jan. 11 -- The Punjab government on Saturday organised a Defence Skills Conclave to align the state's capabilities with national defence requirements and to develop the state as a major hub for defence manufacturing.

Addressing the conclave, employment generation, skill development and training minister Aman Arora said Punjab has played a historic role in India's defence and continues to contribute significantly to the armed forces.

The conclave saw participation of defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha, principal secretary employment generation, skill development & training Alaknanda Dayal and senior policymakers, industry titans from leading defence PSUs and original equipment manufacturers...