NRIs keen to invest in Punjab
after the trip of Advocate General Punjab, Mattewal to North America and UK
Brig M P S Bajwa, (Retd) also attended two functions in California

Los Angeles, July 04, 2008
Raj and Gary Singh

Advocate General Punjab, Mr Hardev Singh Mattewal is getting plenty of press this past week on his trip to London (UK), Sacramento and Los Angeles (USA) and Toronto, Canada.

In California, Advocate General Punjab, Mr Mattewal along with Brig M P S Bajwa, Chairman of PEDA, Punjab attended two functions, one in Los Angeles and second in Sacramento.

In Los Angeles, Kang Brothers of Cargo Solutions Express, Inc. co-ordinated By Baldev Kang and Capt UDAI SINGH of 14 Punjab ( NABHA – AKAL) honoured Mr. H.S. Mattewal, Advocate General-Punjab and Brig M P S Bajwa, Chairman of PEDA, Punjab. Kang Brothers invited Mr.Mattewal and Brig M P S Bajwa to attend 3rd S.S. Bajwa Memorial Golf Tournament, California, USA which is scheduled on 12th July 2008 . Unfortunately both had been tied in their appointments and they had to go back.

This tournament is for the fond memory of our beloved uncle Late Surinder Singh Bajwa, who himself was a good dedicated sportsperson. ....Read More

In Sacramento, Mr H.S.Mattewal and Brig M.P.S Bajwa were given warm welcome by Mr Mattewal's and Brig Bajwa's old school mates at Mr Sukhi Grewal's residence on 28th June. Beside Attorney General of Punjab Mr Mattewal is the president of Sainik School Kapurthala old boys association. Old boys travelled all the way from east coast, las vegas, seattle northern and southern california. Sukhi Grewal says that all the assurance was given to Mr Mattewal and Brig Bajwa to support old boys association.

InToronto, Asian Connections , Media Group honoured Mr H.S. Mattewal, Advocate General-Punjab. Mr. Mattewal has been providing free legal consultancy to NRIs through a four hour live program on the Legal Helpline broadcast on Asian Connections Radio since the past four years. He was felicitated for the selfless legal services extended to the Indian diaspora. He said he was given warm welcome by the NRIs settled in Toronto and would ever cherish these memorable moments throughout his life. "I personally thank all of you for giving me warm welcome here in Toronto. I congratulate Ranbir and his team for doing a commendable job and efforts to keep Punjab alive in Canada. Many high profile community leaders and political leaders participated in a private function organized by Asian Connections and honored Mr.Mattewal. He also inaugurated the Asian connections Studio located in the office premises of Asian Connections. (Source Chandigarh DRP)

During his visit to London he called upon the NRIs to come forward to invest in Punjab in a big way. He also met various deputations of NRIs there and assured them of state government's fulsome support and cooperation. Replying to a query raised by the media persons, Mr. Mattewal said that he was here on the private visit and not on official one. He said he had come here to participate in a religious function organized by the London based Gurdwara where he was honored by the local Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee

Appreciating the historic decisions taken by the Badal Government for the welfare of NRIs during the NRIs Sammelan held in Punjab, Mr. Mattewal termed it as a 'step in the right direction to win over the confidence of NRIs'. A high level committee was also constituted during this Sammelan which had so far resolved many vexed issues relating to the problems of the NRIs, said Mr. Mattewal.

Mr. Mattewal said that Punjab was making rapid strides under the stewardship of Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal. He hoped Punjab would soon emerge as the most preferred investment destination and a Commercial Centre as the diverse sectors of Industry, Real Estate, Education and Health Services in Punjab had recently witnessed huge expansion in these fields.

He said he was given warm welcome by the NRIs settled in London and would ever cherish these memorable moments throughout his life. "I have personally realized the hardships being faced by the NRIs here and would soon take up this matter with the Punjab Government for their immediate and solution on the top priority, said Mr. Mattewal.

During his visit, Advocate General Punjab, Mr Mattewal stated:

• The Punjab Government was committed to safeguard the rights of the Non Resident Indians (NRIs).
• Mr. Badal had already setup special Police Stations for the NRIs in the state to redress their complaints and grievances on the priority.
• The Punjab Government was making all out efforts to resolve the issues pertaining to NRIs
• The significant decisions taken by the Badal Government for the welfare of NRIs, it as a 'step in the right direction to win over the confidence and goodwill of NRIs'
• Request all NRIs to make huge investments in the states' development programmes. He called upon the NRIs to come forward to invest in Punjab in a big way.

Brig M P S Bajwa, (Retd) Chairman of (PEDA) Punjab Energy Development Agency told our representative that he is working very seriously for Energy technologies programs/projects including- Solar energy, Small hydro, Municipal solid waste, Biogas plants, Biomass and Co generation. He is also looking some help from NRI scientists who can participate his projects.

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