CABINET MINISTER DR. RAVJOT SINGH LISTS EXCELLENT CONNECTIVITY AND TECHNICAL ECO SYSTEM IN PUNJAB SUITED TO BOOST DEFENCE SECTOR
Chandigarh/Mohali, March 14:
During the second day of the Progressive Punjab Investor Summit (PPIS) – 2026, the session on Aerospace and Defence saw thought provoking deliberations on strengthning defence structure in the country and how Punjab can make a contribution to the same.
Putting up a strong case for Punjab, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh while presiding over the session, said that Punjab possesses an excellent eco system suited to prop up the defence sector of the country and make an immensely precious contribution. The Minister cited the presence of 6 airports as excellent connectivity factors besides the Turbine Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL) and the Central Tool Room in Ludhiana. The Punjab Government also held a defence conclave recently to have a comprehensive discussion on issues pertaining to the defence sector.
The Ex Chief of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa argued in favour of identifying and working on further improving the core competency areas in defence sphere.
Batting for having sectoral committees in defence sector on the lines of industrial sphere, the CEO, JSW Sarbloh Motors Jaskirat Vladimir Singh also underscored the importance of integrating MSMEs into defence manufacturing.
The CEO, Invest Punjab, Amit listed the strong manufacturing base of Punjab besides emphasizing upon the ease of doing business aspect which results in all necessary permissions within a span of 45 days.
