Punjab

Punjab is the source of 95% of India’s woollen knitwear production, 85% of India’s sewing machine production, and 75% of India’s sports goods production.

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Last updated: Jun, 2025

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Capital

Chandigarh

Geographical Area (sq km)

50,362

State Language

Punjabi, Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

76.7 per cent

Key Industries:

Tractors and auto components

Agro-based industries

Textiles

Pharmaceuticals

Light engineering goods

Food products

Chemical products

Bicycles and bicycle parts

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Punjab Government Technical Educational and Industrial Training Department (DTE-IT) State Information Commission Punjab

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