Ludhiana, July 28 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said Punjab's industrial-friendly environment has helped the state attract investments worth around Rs.1.78 lakh crore, with the potential to generate nearly six lakh jobs.

Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of the country's first-of-its-kind Rs.1,116 crore forging and machining unit, being established by Vardhman Special Steels in partnership with Japan's Aichi Steel, Mann termed it as a major boost to the state's industrial ecosystem and employment generation.

He said this investment reflected the confidence that international companies have in Punjab's skilled workforce, work culture and industrial strength.

Referring to the Punjab Industrial and Busin...