Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02am on 05 May 2024,Sunday India Global
In a historic initiative, a group of prominent Indian-Americans, including former Indian envoy to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has committed $100 million to support startups in Amritsar, Punjab. The 'Viksit Amritsar' project, a collaboration between USISPF and FICCI, aims to transform Amritsar into a leading tourist and economic hub. The funds will focus on socially responsible ventures, with sectors like tourism, skill development, and healthcare set to benefit. The initiative seeks to create jobs, drive technology, and build a thriving ecosystem in Amritsar.