CHANDIGARH, June 10 -- Punjab Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday distributed seed grants worth Rs.1.07 crore to the founders of 31 startups. Describing startups as a key pillar of Punjab's future economic growth, Mann said the state government was committed to ensuring that no promising idea was abandoned due to a lack of financial support. The chief minister said under the Punjab Startup and Industrial Policy 2026, seed grant assistance had been enhanced from Rs.3 lakh to Rs.5 lakh, with seven startups receiving grants of Rs.5 lakh each and 24 startups receiving Rs.3 lakh each. He expressed confidence that these ventures would create thousands of employment opportunities. "Many successful companies in India and across the world have been founded or co-founded by Punjabis. Companies such as Zomato, Ola and Flipkart are examples of how Punjabis have proven their capability globally," Mann added....