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Uttar Pradesh Courts Japanese Investment With New Industrial Ecosystem

Uttar Pradesh wants more Japanese companies to build businesses in the state.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath invited them to treat Uttar Pradesh like a second industrial home.

He said Japanese technology could work well with the state’s workers, land, infrastructure and large market.

The state is especially interested in manufacturing, electronics, semiconductors, clean energy and training workers.

Uttar Pradesh also proposed a special 500-acre area called Japan City near Noida International Airport.

Two Indian companies announced projects worth Rs 3,191 crore that could create more than 10,000 jobs.

Japanese and Indian officials also discussed green hydrogen, tourism and education.

Japanese delegates will visit several cities and Buddhist sites in Uttar Pradesh.

The state hopes these business and cultural connections will lead to more investment.

Key facts

Investment meet: The five-day UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 opened in New Delhi.
Proposed Japan City: A 500-acre Japan City is planned at YEIDA, about 3 kilometres from Noida International Airport.
Announced projects: Escorts Kubota and Minda Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony for projects worth Rs 3,191 crore.
Expected employment: The announced projects are likely to generate more than 10,000 jobs.
Potential sectors: Proposed investment areas include manufacturing, semiconductors, electronics, infrastructure, railways, defence, agriculture, clean energy and technology.
Infrastructure cited: The state highlighted 17 operational airports, two dedicated freight corridors, metro connectivity in seven cities and more than 75,000 acres of industrial land.
Delegation itinerary: The Japanese delegation is scheduled to visit Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi and Buddhist heritage sites including Sarnath.

indianexpress.com · 1 week ago