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Uttar Pradesh Plans Japan Desk to Boost Investment, Tourism Ties

Uttar Pradesh wants to build closer connections with Japan.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked officials to create a special Japan Desk for Yamanashi Prefecture.

This desk would help maintain regular talks and support investment and tourism.

Officials said land acquisition for a planned Japanese City is more than halfway complete.

The state also wants young people to learn Japanese and gain skills for jobs.

Uttar Pradesh may send a delegation to Japanese events in September, October and December.

It wants Japanese tourists to visit several Buddhist sites together through an organized route.

The state also plans cultural and tourism links between Yamanashi, Nara and Uttar Pradesh.

Key facts

Japanese delegation: A delegation of 240 people visited Uttar Pradesh, according to the Chief Minister.
Japanese City land: More than 350 acres of a planned 500-acre Japanese City under YEIDA have been acquired.
Japan Desk: Invest UP was directed to establish a separate desk for Yamanashi Prefecture and obtain progress reports every three months.
Cooperation areas: The Japanese delegation's MoUs focused on investment, manufacturing, green energy, technology, skill development, education and tourism.
Planned delegation: Uttar Pradesh was directed to send ministers, public representatives, officials, industrialists and experts to Japanese events in September, October and December.
Buddhist tourism route: The state plans a route connecting Sarnath, Kushinagar, Shravasti and Kapilvastu for Japanese tourists.
Cultural connection: Officials were directed to explore cultural links between Nara in Japan and Sarnath.

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