A triumphant return seems likely for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Singapore, where ‘Team UP’ has locked in investment proposals totaling around ₹1 lakh crore. Remarkably, ₹60,000 crore worth of MoUs were finalized swiftly through the Invest UP platform, fueling the state’s $1 trillion economy goal by 2029-30.
In interactions with journalists, the CM underscored the role of transparency in attracting global capital. ‘Investors track every move in UP today, enabling this rapid influx,’ he said, detailing the packed schedule: back-to-back sessions from dawn till midnight with top Singaporean leaders and business heads.
Yogi’s entourage engaged over 100 stakeholders in 48 hours, securing positive dialogues with the nation’s top brass – from the President to key ministers. Fintech giants, already active in India, showed keen interest, with some committing to projects like the massive Ganga Expressway.
Perception of UP has flipped dramatically, according to the CM. Exclusive site visits revealed Singapore’s edge in aviation infrastructure, inspiring plans for Jewar Airport’s cargo and MRO hubs. ‘Singapore handles MRO for international carriers; UP can replicate this prowess,’ Yogi affirmed.
The trip’s highlight included exploring elite skilling hubs, mirroring UP’s district-level employment zones named after Iron Man Sardar Patel. These models will enhance skill-to-job linkages statewide.
PM Modi’s decade-long stewardship has positioned India strongly, with UP riding the wave through infrastructure leaps and welfare schemes. The Indian mission in Singapore played a pivotal role in showcasing opportunities across sectors like semiconductors and data centers.
These pacts aren’t just numbers; they’re the building blocks propelling Uttar Pradesh toward economic superpower status on the global stage.