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Politics
MP Rajinder Gupta Discusses Punjab Investment and Youth Jobs with Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Rajinder Gupta in New Delhi to deliberate on attracting investment, creating jobs and shaping the future for Punjab's youth.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Rajya Sabha member and Padma Shri awardee Rajinder Gupta in New Delhi. The discussion centered on strategies to draw new investment into Punjab, generate employment opportunities and address the aspirations of the state's young population. Both officials highlighted the need for coordinated efforts between the central government and Punjab's administration to unlock economic potential.
Gupta underscored the importance of creating a conducive environment for industries, especially in sectors such as manufacturing and agro‑processing, which could absorb a large number of local workers. Shah reiterated the central government's commitment to supporting state‑level initiatives that promote skill development and entrepreneurship.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to explore specific projects and policy measures that could accelerate job creation in Punjab, though no concrete announcements were made at the time.
Gupta underscored the importance of creating a conducive environment for industries, especially in sectors such as manufacturing and agro‑processing, which could absorb a large number of local workers. Shah reiterated the central government's commitment to supporting state‑level initiatives that promote skill development and entrepreneurship.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to explore specific projects and policy measures that could accelerate job creation in Punjab, though no concrete announcements were made at the time.