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Punjab’s Gurmeet Singh Khudian Welcomes UK Investors, Highlights Verka and ‘Five Rivers’ Initiative
✍️ Patiala Politics
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Gurmeet Singh Khudian rolled out a red‑carpet event in Patiala to court UK investors, showcasing the Verka brand and the ‘Five Rivers’ development plan for Punjab.
Patiala – Senior Punjab leader Gurmeet Singh Khudian hosted a high‑profile reception aimed at drawing investment from the United Kingdom. The event featured a ceremonial red carpet and a series of presentations that emphasized Punjab’s growth potential.
Khudian highlighted the Verka dairy brand as a flagship enterprise capable of scaling internationally. He argued that Verka’s established supply chain and quality standards make it an attractive partner for foreign capital.
The politician also introduced the “Five Rivers” initiative, a strategic plan to modernise agriculture, infrastructure and export‑oriented industries across the state’s historic riverine region. He urged UK investors to consider joint ventures that could accelerate Punjab’s integration into global markets.
Attendees included senior UK business delegations, local entrepreneurs and officials from Punjab’s investment promotion agency. The gathering concluded with commitments to explore feasibility studies and potential funding routes.
Khudian’s outreach reflects a broader state‑level push to diversify Punjab’s economy beyond agriculture, seeking technology‑driven growth and increased foreign direct investment.
Khudian highlighted the Verka dairy brand as a flagship enterprise capable of scaling internationally. He argued that Verka’s established supply chain and quality standards make it an attractive partner for foreign capital.
The politician also introduced the “Five Rivers” initiative, a strategic plan to modernise agriculture, infrastructure and export‑oriented industries across the state’s historic riverine region. He urged UK investors to consider joint ventures that could accelerate Punjab’s integration into global markets.
Attendees included senior UK business delegations, local entrepreneurs and officials from Punjab’s investment promotion agency. The gathering concluded with commitments to explore feasibility studies and potential funding routes.
Khudian’s outreach reflects a broader state‑level push to diversify Punjab’s economy beyond agriculture, seeking technology‑driven growth and increased foreign direct investment.