Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Japan Investment Meet Highlights Projects, Japan City, Jobs
Uttar Pradesh is holding a six-day meeting to attract Japanese businesses.
Two companies, Escorts Kubota and Minda Corporation, have proposed projects worth ₹3,191 crore.
These projects could create more than 10,000 jobs.
Escorts Kubota’s project would be in Sector 10 of the YEIDA area.
Minda Corporation has proposed projects in Sectors 10 and 24.
The state will also explain its plan for a 500-acre Japan City.
Japan City is meant to bring companies and their suppliers together.
Leaders will discuss industries such as clean energy, electric vehicles and semiconductors.
The government hopes these plans will bring investment, technology partnerships and manufacturing jobs.
Escorts Kubota has proposed a ₹2,025 crore project in YEIDA Sector 10, expected to create more than 3,800 jobs.
Minda Corporation has proposed two projects worth a combined ₹1,166 crore in YEIDA Sectors 10 and 24, with around 6,440 jobs projected.
Together, the proposed projects represent ₹3,191 crore in investment and more than 10,000 potential jobs.
Uttar Pradesh will present plans for a 500-acre Japan City designed for Japanese companies, suppliers and ancillary industries.
The six-day meet will cover sectors including green hydrogen, renewable energy, electric mobility, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, Japanese businesses, Escorts Kubota, Minda Corporation and a Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki.
- What
- A six-day investment meet will showcase proposed projects worth ₹3,191 crore, a planned 500-acre Japan City and opportunities in high-growth industries.
- When
- During the six-day investment meet; the articles do not state its exact dates.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, especially the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area, including Sectors 10 and 24.
- Why
- To attract Japanese investment, support technology partnerships and job creation, expand manufacturing and contribute to Uttar Pradesh’s $1 trillion economy target.
- Total proposed investment
- ₹3,191 crore
- Potential employment
- More than 10,000 jobs
- Escorts Kubota proposal
- Around ₹2,025 crore in YEIDA Sector 10; more than 3,800 expected jobs
- Minda Corporation proposals
- ₹1,166 crore across YEIDA Sectors 10 and 24; around 6,440 expected jobs
- Japan City
- A proposed 500-acre integrated industrial ecosystem at YEIDA
- Delegation leader
- Kotaro Nagasaki, Governor of Yamanashi
- Discussion areas
- Green hydrogen, renewable energy, electric mobility, semiconductors, advanced materials, automotive components and digital infrastructure