For Progressive Punjab Summit on December 9-10, ultra modern tented structure will be built at Mohali’s multi purpose sports stadium.Taking stock of arrangements, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal gave in principle nod for the same on Wednesday.
Sukhbir also decided that the entire event would be held at the stadium, and separate meeting halls would be created at the site to accommodate small industry or theme-specific brainstorming sessions.
Addressing a high level meeting comprising of Industries Minister Madan Mohan Mittal, Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia, Adviser Industries Kamal Oswal and representatives of KPMG and CII, Sukhbir directed the formation of committees headed by senior officers for various tasks and responsibilities.
Industries Secretary Karan Avtar Singh, briefing Sukhbir, disclosed that invitations were being sent to corporates, both in India and abroad, and that there was immense enthusiasm amongst the industry and corporate sector to participate in the event.
Karan Avtar briefed that the main session would be held on December 9, followed by separate sessions on IT, ITEs, Bio Sciences and Health besides manufacturing and Agro and Food Processing industry.
The second day would have separate sessions for the hardware and electronics industry as well as renewable energy and infrastructure, while a separate session would focus exclusively on Taiwanese investment, he added.
Deputy Chief Minister also directed that all arrangements for the summit should be done in a professional manner and emphasized on ensuring the usage of modern communication tools.