Union minister Piyush Goyal along with UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath during the launch of five-day UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, in New Delhi. (PTI) NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adityanath Wednesday invited Japanese companies to make UP their “second home” as the state received a major investment boost with the virtual groundbreaking of two Japan-backed projects worth Rs 3,191 crore in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority region.Addressing the inaugural session of UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 in New Delhi, Yogi pitched the state as a long-term industrial partner for Japan, calling for cooperation not only in manufacturing but also in technology, research and development, skill development and global supply chains. “We want them to consider UP their second industrial home,” the CM said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe event was attended by over 200 Japanese investors and business leaders, led by Kotaro Nagasaki, governor of Yamanashi prefecture.The projects are the outcome of investment outreach, with the CM visiting Japan in Feb and inviting companies there to invest in UP.Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted opportunities for Japanese investment in agriculture, electronics, semiconductors, railways, defence and emerging technologies. Nagasaki said green hydrogen, tourism and governance have emerged as areas of future cooperation.The meet will continue till Aug 23, with the delegation visiting Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi and Sarnath to explore cultural, tourism and business opportunities across the state.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Gen-Z Outreach: One Union Minister To Visit One University Daily‘Fuel For Free’: Chandigarh’s ‘Petrol Langar’ Turns Chaotic, Leaves People Fuming‘No Respect For Court’: Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech CaseUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJP123PhotostoriesBigg Boss 20: From Mary Kom and Mouni Roy to Rajat Bedi, Rumoured contestants of Salman Khan-hosted show5 tips to improve your communication skills10 baby girl names that feel effortlessly elegant and modern5 easy-to-do beauty secrets that make you look effortlessly expensiveOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals whether you’re judgmental or too hard on yourselfBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities who can shine in the showStop saying sorry for choosing yourself: 7 things every woman should never feel guilty about, according to Ankur WarikooWhy do Indian brides wear black beads on their mangalsutra? The tradition, belief, and symbolism explainedFrom Orry to Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna and others: Net worth of popular Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestantsLung cancer story is changing in India: Why doctors are looking at the air we breathe, not just the habits we have123Hot PicksIndia Oil ExportsBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKiren RijijuBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir
NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adityanath Wednesday invited Japanese companies to make UP their “second home” as the state received a major investment boost with the virtual groundbreaking of two Japan-backed projects worth Rs 3,191 crore in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority region.Addressing the inaugural session of UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 in New Delhi, Yogi pitched the state as a long-term industrial partner for Japan, calling for cooperation not only in manufacturing but also in technology, research and development, skill development and global supply chains. “We want them to consider UP their second industrial home,” the CM said.
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The event was attended by over 200 Japanese investors and business leaders, led by Kotaro Nagasaki, governor of Yamanashi prefecture.The projects are the outcome of investment outreach, with the CM visiting Japan in Feb and inviting companies there to invest in UP.Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted opportunities for Japanese investment in agriculture, electronics, semiconductors, railways, defence and emerging technologies. Nagasaki said green hydrogen, tourism and governance have emerged as areas of future cooperation.The meet will continue till Aug 23, with the delegation visiting Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi and Sarnath to explore cultural, tourism and business opportunities across the state.
