In a high-stakes pitch to global capital, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed Japanese entrepreneurs at the UP Investment Roadshow in Tokyo. Stressing the state’s meteoric rise, he invited investments across sectors, positioning UP as the epicenter of India’s economic surge.
Yogi underscored UP’s secure environment, cutting-edge infrastructure, vast market of 25 crore consumers, and dynamic young talent pool. Once labeled ‘BIMARU’, UP now drives national GDP growth, with per capita income nearly tripling in nine years.
Cultural bridges shone through as Yogi connected Japan’s solar legacy to UP’s Suryavanshi roots – Ayodhya, the Ram Janmabhoomi, and Buddhist hubs like Kapilvastu and Shravasti. PM-led circuits are revolutionizing spiritual tourism, inviting Japanese visitors to experience this shared heritage.
Agriculture powerhouse UP produces 21% of India’s grains on 11% land, fueling investments in processing, packaging, and logistics. Sweet water abundance supports green hydrogen ambitions, while 56% youthful population ensures skilled manpower.
Expressways host 27 clusters, rail dominance, and freight corridors converge in UP. YEIDA’s 500-acre Japan Industrial City near the upcoming Noida airport provides plug-and-play facilities for Japanese clusters.
Boasting scale, skills, stability, and swift approvals, UP leads in mobiles (55%), electronics (60%), semiconductors, data centers, logistics, and renewables. A 75,000-acre land bank and Bundelkhand’s 56,000-acre city accelerate regional growth.
GIS 2023’s ₹40 lakh crore pledges see ₹15 lakh crore grounded, ₹7 lakh crore in pipeline. 96 lakh MSMEs sustain 3 crore jobs; investor-friendly policies like Nivesh Mitra and 1,000-day NOC waivers streamline setups. Top Ease of Doing Business ranking, zero-tolerance law enforcement, and 156 crore tourists boost hospitality, heritage, EVs, deep tech, and services.
Yogi’s vision fosters unbreakable India-Japan industrial bonds, heralding prosperity for both nations.