Chandigarh, Oct. 15 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday pitched the state as a prime investment destination, urging business leaders in Karnataka to explore opportunities in Punjab.

Interacting with industrialists in Bengaluru, Mann highlighted the state's investor-friendly policies and robust industrial growth.

Calling Bengaluru the "IT hub and Silicon Valley of India," Mann invited entrepreneurs to partner with Punjab's expanding sectors, including food processing, textiles, auto components, hand tools, bicycles, information technology, and tourism. He said these industries were helping Punjab emerge as a model for balanced industrial development.

Since March 2022, Punjab has received investment proposals worth Rs 1.23 ...