Cyrus Mistry surveys investment options in Punjab, Haryana

Keen to establish a heavy commercial vehicle plant in Punjab

April 24, 2013 11:07 pm | Updated 11:07 pm IST - CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh:  Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal presenting shiropa and sword to Chairman of Tata Group Mr Cyrus P Mistry during a meeting at his official residence in Chandigarh on Wednesday. PTI Photo by Deepak Sharma      (PTI4_24_2013_000128A)

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal presenting shiropa and sword to Chairman of Tata Group Mr Cyrus P Mistry during a meeting at his official residence in Chandigarh on Wednesday. PTI Photo by Deepak Sharma (PTI4_24_2013_000128A)

Tata group Chairman Cyrus Mistry, on Wednesday, met Punjab and Haryana chief ministers, and expressed his group’s interest in setting up joint ventures in the fields of infrastructure, agriculture and information technology.

In his meeting with Haryana Chief Minister Bhoopinder Singh Hooda, he offered to help the government in constructing two lakh houses for the poor. He has also shown interest in fertilizer and agriculture projects, according to an official release. Mr. Mistry was accompanied by Madhu Khana, group head (business development).

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal sought the group’s expertise in providing modern technology to ensure 100 per cent water supply and sewerage facilities in the State as also for optimum utilisation of solar power in the farming sector. Mr. Mistry said the group was keen to initiate new joint venture in Punjab, and expressed his interest in establishing a heavy commercial vehicle plant. He further pointed out that the company would seek the government’s help in strengthening the existing infrastructure of the group in the State.

Mr. Mistry said his team would study all aspects to set up a training and development centre in the State for strengthening the skilled work force for the industrial and agriculture sectors.

Mr. Mistry is likely to meet Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday.

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