UP Chief Minister Invites Foreign Investment at International Trade Show

Greater Noida, September 26 (Daily Kiran) : In Greater Noida, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted a series of round-table meetings with representatives from various countries following the inauguration of the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. During these discussions, he highlighted investment opportunities in the state, particularly in sectors such as mobile manufacturing, defense, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agriculture, machinery, and wood technology.

Adityanath emphasized that Uttar Pradesh, being the most populous state in India, offers a substantial consumer market, a youthful workforce, fertile land, and abundant water resources. These attributes create significant opportunities for companies to establish manufacturing units and expand their operations in the region.

In a meeting with a Vietnamese delegation, the Chief Minister called for exploring investment opportunities in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area. He noted the development of major airports in Uttar Pradesh, with international flight operations expected to commence soon.

The Chief Minister also discussed the potential for direct air connectivity between Lucknow, Varanasi, and major Vietnamese cities, including Hanoi, suggesting that such links could boost both trade and tourism.

During discussions with a Russian delegation, Adityanath identified defense, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices as key investment areas. He pointed out that the Defense Industrial Corridor is located in Uttar Pradesh, with a BrahMos manufacturing unit already established in the Lucknow node. He invited Russian defense companies to set up manufacturing units in Kanpur.

Additionally, he mentioned that an AK-203 rifle, of Russian origin, is currently being manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. Plans are underway to develop a medical device park near the Noida International Airport and a pharma park in the Bundelkhand region. Russian firms were also invited to explore research, development, and investment opportunities at the proposed bulk drug park in Lalitpur.

Adityanath discussed potential collaboration with Russia in the agricultural and fertilizer supply chain, highlighting Uttar Pradesh as the country’s “food basket” due to its vast fertile land and adequate water resources. This creates further opportunities for investment in agriculture-based industries and the fertilizer supply chain.

In a meeting with a Belarusian delegation, the Chief Minister extended an invitation for investment in heavy and advanced machinery sectors, specifically encouraging Belarusian tractor companies to establish assembly units in the state.

He referenced the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, showcasing the wood processing capabilities of Saharanpur and Bijnor. By integrating Belarusian modern wood technology with these production clusters, he believes the quality, productivity, and global market reach of local products can be enhanced.

Meetings with Japan’s Ambassador Ono Keiichi and JETRO India’s Chief Director General Daisaku Yukita focused on promoting economic development, cultural exchange, and investment. They also explored strengthening ties based on shared Buddhist heritage between Sarnath and Nara Prefecture in Japan.

The Chief Minister engaged with a delegation led by Singapore’s High Commissioner Simon Wong, discussing the advancement of economic and investment relations. They reviewed the progress of the proposed Singapore City project, with the Singapore government expressing interest in enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Following the round-table discussions, Yogi Adityanath posed for a group photo with representatives from the participating countries and international delegations. The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show has provided a platform for showcasing the state’s industrial, manufacturing, and export capabilities to an international audience, familiarizing foreign investors with its infrastructure, industrial ecosystem, regional investment opportunities, and export potential.