Tokyo/Lucknow, February 25 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath kicked off his Japan visit with a powerful pitch for investments, meeting top executives from global giant Mitsui & Co. Ltd. in Tokyo. The discussions focused on transformative opportunities in the state, positioning UP as India’s next economic powerhouse.
Arriving amid warm welcomes, CM Yogi wasted no time. He extended a formal invitation to Mitsui’s leadership for long-term partnerships in key sectors. Renewable energy topped the agenda, with emphasis on solar projects, bio-energy initiatives, green hydrogen production, and advanced energy storage solutions. The talks highlighted UP’s vast potential to lead India’s green revolution.
Information and communication technology (ICT) followed, covering IT parks, electronics manufacturing hubs, digital services, and a thriving startup ecosystem. Semiconductor ambitions were next, including chip fabrication plants and expanding the electronics value chain. Data centers rounded out the priorities, with plans for hyper-scale facilities, cloud infrastructure, and digital connectivity hubs.
CM Yogi underscored UP’s strengths: the largest consumer market in India, seamless connectivity via dedicated freight corridors and expressways, and booming industrial clusters. He touted the state’s pro-industry policies, single-window clearance system, and timely approvals, assuring investors of a secure, transparent, and results-driven environment.
This first-ever Japan visit by the UP CM marks a milestone in India-Japan ties. Part of a two-day official tour, it builds on growing strategic and cultural bonds. As discussions continue, expectations are high for concrete investment commitments that could reshape UP’s industrial landscape.