On the first day of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's official visit to Singapore, Uttar Pradesh received major investment proposals as several international companies and organisations showed interest in the state's economy, NDTV reported.
During meetings with investors, the chief minister reportedly assured them that the Uttar Pradesh government would provide a transparent policy environment, timely approvals and strong infrastructure support.
Officials said the agreements are expected to boost economic activity and generate employment across multiple sectors in the state.
Several international companies and organisations signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Uttar Pradesh government, with total proposed investments amounting to Rs 19,877 crore.
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Among the key agreements, Universal Success Group proposed an investment of Rs 6,650 crore. The company plans to invest in group housing projects, logistics parks and data centres in Uttar Pradesh. These projects are expected to contribute to urban development, industrial growth and digital infrastructure expansion.
Another major proposal came from Golden State Capital, which committed to invest Rs 8,000 crore for setting up a 100-megawatt data centre in the state. Officials said this project is seen as a step towards establishing Uttar Pradesh as a major data centre hub in the country.
In the renewable energy sector, Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) signed an MoU to invest Rs 2,500 crore. The investment will focus on renewable energy, green hydrogen and agri-solar (Agri-PV) projects.
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Similarly, AVPN Limited expressed its intention to invest Rs 2,727 crore in renewable energy and Agri-PV initiatives. These projects are expected to support the state's clean energy and sustainability goals.
Alongside investment commitments, skill development was also a key focus on the first day of the visit.
The Uttar Pradesh government signed a cooperation pact with ITE Education Services (ITEES) to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the state.
Under the agreement, ITEES will provide consultancy and technical support in areas such as academic development, infrastructure upgradation, leadership and capacity building, ISQ certification and quality assurance.
Officials said the aim is to align Uttar Pradesh's skill development ecosystem with global standards and improve employability.
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