CM Yogi Japan Visit began with a landmark achievement as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth nearly Rs 11,000 crore with leading Japanese companies. This initiative is set to boost Uttar Pradesh Japanese investments and drive industrial growth across the state.
Japanese Companies and Investment Sectors
The agreements cover industries including agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, automobiles, electronics, hospitality, real estate, industrial printing, and environmental infrastructure, supporting expansion of UP manufacturing and technology-driven collaboration.
Participating companies include Kubota Corporation, Minda Corporation, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Nagase & Co., Ltd., Seiko Advance, O&O Group, Fuji Japanese JV, and Fuji Silvertech Concrete Pvt. Ltd.
- Kubota Corporation India will enhance farm mechanisation in partnership with Escorts Kubota Limited.
- Minda Corporation UP and Japan Aviation Electronics Industry will strengthen automotive electronics and advanced components.
- Nagase & Co., Ltd. focuses on high-technology materials and mobility solutions.
- Seiko Advance will provide industrial printing inks and coatings for electronics, automotive graphics, and appliances.
UP Investment Road Show in Tokyo
At the UP Investment Road Show, CM Adityanath promoted Uttar Pradesh as a prime investment destination, highlighting its secure environment, strong infrastructure, large consumer market, and skilled workforce.
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He said, “Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 25 crore, is India’s largest consumer market. Investment here is secure because scale, skill, stability, and speed are all available.”
The CM also highlighted the proposed Japan Industrial City near the Noida International Airport in the YEIDA region. Spread across 500 acres, this dedicated cluster will provide Japanese investors with robust connectivity and logistics support.
Cultural and Strategic Collaboration
Adityanath emphasized Uttar Pradesh’s cultural significance, being the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram and key Buddhist sites like Kapilvastu, Sarnath, Shravasti, Kushinagar, and Kaushambi. Initiatives like the Ramayana Circuit and Buddhist Circuit are promoting spiritual tourism and strengthening India-Japan business collaboration.
Investment Opportunities and Infrastructure in UP
The CM outlined opportunities in semiconductors, data centres, green hydrogen, electric mobility, logistics, and renewable energy. Highlighting the 2023 Global Investors Summit, he noted that proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore were received, with Rs 15 lakh crore already underway.
With 96 lakh MSME units employing over 3 crore people, improved expressways, freight corridors, and operational airports, Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as a central hub for Japanese investments and industrial growth.