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– Punjab to expand international operations from Mohali as CHIAL hands over \u20b919 crore interim dividend: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
\n<\/strong>– More international flights from Mohali to boost jobs, trade and investment in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
\n<\/strong>– Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport\u2019s growth reflects strong Centre\u2013Punjab partnership: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Rajinder Kumar) CHANDIGARH, 2nd January 2026: <\/strong>Pitching global connectivity as a driver of economic growth rather than symbolism, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday batted for starting more international flights from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, asserting that expanded overseas operations would significantly boost economic activity, tourism and investment across the region.\"\"<\/p>\n

The remarks came as Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL) handed over a \u20b919 crore interim dividend to the Punjab government, a development the Punjab CM cited as evidence of the airport\u2019s steady growth and a functional Centre\u2013Punjab partnership. He said stronger global air links from Mohali would ease access for entrepreneurs and traders, generate employment for the state\u2019s youth, and position Punjab as a competitive destination for international business and tourism.<\/p>\n

Interacting with officers of Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL) who presented an interim dividend cheque amounting to \u20b919 crore to him, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the sustained growth of Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport reflects the strong partnership between the Centre and Punjab governments. \u201cThe Punjab government is committed to expand international operations from Mohali to connect the vibrant state with global destinations. It will help in creating new job opportunities for the youth of the state thereby giving fillip to the economy of Punjab,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister said that it will help in easy movement of the entrepreneurs, traders and industrialists of the region and from across the globe to the state thereby boosting trade, commerce and economic activity in the region. \u201cStarting more flights from this airport will facilitate the people of the region besides wooing the leading entrepreneurs across the globe to make huge investments in the state. I hope that it will act as a catalyst to propel Industrialization in the state besides showcasing Punjab as the most preferred investment destination,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the CHIAL Management expressed sincere gratitude to the Chief Minister and the Punjab Government for their unwavering guidance, support and cooperation, which have driven the airport\u2019s development and operational excellence. This dividend handover underscores CHIAL\u2019s robust financial health and the fruitful collaboration among stakeholders paving the way for future expansions including additional international routes. The dividend for the financial year 2025-26 was declared by the CHIAL Board on December 12, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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