Ashwani Kumar urges investment from NRIs for devt in Punjab

By Staff
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New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) Minister of State for Industry Ashwani Kumar has urged the Punjabi community in the US to become conduits for American investments in India and to contribute in the development of social infrastructure in Punjab.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first convention of the New York Chapter of World Punjabi organisation, Mr Kumar urged the delegates to use their influence to strengthen the bonds between India and US.

He commended the organisation for making the Punjabi culture known across the globe and lauded the contribution made by the Punjabi community in shaping future of India right from its freedom struggle.

Mr Kumar told the Indo-Americans that the Indo-US civil nuke deal provided a historic opportunity for both countries to cement their strategic relationship.

Around 500 delegates from different countries attended the convention.

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