India, April 29 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said his recent visit to the Netherlands and Finland has opened new opportunities for farmers, industry and youth, asserting that the state has secured global partnerships in agriculture, innovation and investment. Presenting a report card of the visit in Chandigarh, Mann said these collaborations will directly benefit the state's economy and accelerate its transformation.

Speaking on a Rs.1,300 crore JICA-backed investment and growing interest from global firms, Mann said the agreements will boost crop diversification and position Punjab as a hub for high-value farming, research and development. He said, "On day one the Ambassador of India to Netherlands welcomed th...