Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s four-day visit to Singapore and Japan has resulted in major investment commitments and strategic partnerships.
According to an official statement, the Chief Minister signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and received investment proposals amounting to Rs 2.5 lakh crore. The government said the outcomes mark a decisive step toward Uttar Pradesh’s goal of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2029–30.
Major MoUs in Japan
During the Japan leg of the visit, MoUs were signed with leading companies, including Kubota Corporation, Spark Minda in collaboration with Toyo Denso, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, and Nagase & Co.
Business-to-government meetings saw participation from major firms such as Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Cars India Ltd, Rapidus Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, and MUFG Bank, among others.
Key sectors of proposed investments include agricultural machinery, automobile OEM and components, semiconductors, data centres, green hydrogen, compressed bio-gas, electronics system design and manufacturing, logistics and warehousing.
Focus on Green Hydrogen and Industrial Ecosystems
A Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will be set up in collaboration with the University of Yamanashi and Indian institutions, including IIT Kanpur.
The government also announced plans to develop a dedicated ‘Japan City’ over 500 acres in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area to create a specialised ecosystem for Japanese companies. Dedicated auto clusters and R&D facilities for manufacturers are also planned.
Advanced Technology and MSME Boost
The Chief Minister visited the L0 Series Maglev train station and explored cooperation in advanced transport technologies. At the industrial robotics facility of FANUC Corporation, discussions were held on potential investments and technology support for MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh.
Singapore Engagement and Airport Plans
In Singapore, discussions focused on MRO, cargo hubs, semiconductors, data centres, logistics, skilling, and fintech. Talks were also held on developing the Noida International Airport at Jewar as an MRO and cargo hub.
The state government said the visit reflects growing global confidence in Uttar Pradesh’s policy framework, infrastructure development and governance reforms, and will accelerate its economic growth trajectory.
