• Punjab is one of the largest producers of wheat and Rice. It is also leading Exporter of Rice, including the well known Basmati Variety.
• Approx 82% of the land is under cultivation compared to national average of 40%
• Huge opportunities in farm and food processing sector

• Punjab has emerged as a key hub for textile-based industries including yarn, readymade garments, and hosiery
• With the development of apparel parks, favorable textile policy and other incentives for the creation of textile infrastructure, the state offers opportunities for investments
• Punjab is among the largest producers of cotton and blended yarn as well as mill-made fabrics in India. Ludhiana is often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India. The state accounted for 3.8 percent of the country’s cotton (lint) production in 2016-17

• Punjab has been ranked first in India in terms of infrastructure facilities offered. Punjab’s road, rail, and air transport network, connectivity, construction of bridges and infrastructure facilities are rated among the best.
• As of January 2018, Punjab a power surplus state had a total installed power generation capacity of 14,245.86 megawatts (MW).
• Punjab is a pioneer in the development of a state-level 400 kV ring main system of electricity distribution. The state has an estimated potential of generating 2400 MW of renewable energy by 2022

• The Industrial and Business Development Policy-2017 aims to accelerate growth, employment, and ease of Doing Business
• SPIRE Punjab policy-2016 aims to develop 10 top class startup hubs and bring in place 3 world class accelerators to support the effort by 2021

• Punjab is home to approximately 1.6 lakh MSME units, which are one of the most important pillars of the industrial growth.
• It has a rich industrial base of MSME units belonging to Auto Components, Bicycle Parts, Hosiery, Sports Goods, Agricultural Implements and many others
• Largest producer of machine and hand tools and bicycle components in India

Punjab is offering best healthcare facilities to provide preventive, promotive and curative health services to the people of the state. The State has developed Medicity with the highest standards in medical care along with clinical research, education and training in Chandigarh.The State will create new medical clusters nearest to the cities which are the hub of tourism to boost up medical tourism in the state

Skill Development has been given top priority by the Government of Punjab as it is considered to be one of the most critical enablers to enhance the current ecosystem for investments in the State. The state has taken proactive measures to provide state of the art infrastructure.

• Punjab with state-of-art Software Technology Park at SAS Nagar (Mohali) with its best in class infrastructure and robust ecosystem
• Profound Knowledge Ecosystem facilitating research, innovations, and technologies
• Multiple Research Institutes with global repute dedicated to the harnessing talent and nurturing innovation