Yogi Adityanath hails positive atmosphere from Japan–UP engagement
Lucknow, August 24: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials from Invest UP and other departments on Monday to promote investment and tourism by Japanese companies.
Chief Minister stated that for the first time, a delegation of 240 people arrived in the state. This visit created a positive environment between Japan and Uttar Pradesh. The Japanese guests praised the positive changes in Uttar Pradesh. Therefore, continuous dialogue between Japan and Uttar Pradesh should be maintained to connect youth with employment through investment.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister was given detailed information about all the MoUs signed by the Japanese delegation. It was stated that the main focus of this visit was on increasing cooperation in investment, manufacturing, green energy, technology, skill development, education, and tourism.
Chief Minister Yogi inquired about land acquisition for the Japanese city under YIDA. Officials informed that the acquisition of over 350 acres of the 500-acre land has been completed. The Chief Minister directed that this work be completed expeditiously.
Yogi also directed that a delegation from Uttar Pradesh be sent to various global events taking place in Japan in September, October, and December. This delegation should include ministers, public representatives, officials, industrialists, and experts from the relevant fields.
He called for Japanese language training and skill development programs to be rapidly advanced. Employment opportunities for the state’s youth should be strengthened in various regions of Japan, including Yamanashi Prefecture.
He called for a separate Yamanashi Japan desk to be established within Invest UP, ensuring continuous communication through this desk. He also directed that progress reports be obtained every three months.
Chief Minister Yogi said that Japanese tourists should be provided with excellent facilities to visit Buddhist sites in Uttar Pradesh. A route should be developed that allows them to visit as many Buddhist sites as possible, including Sarnath, Kushinagar, Shravasti, and Kapilvastu.
Chief Minister directed that special sessions with Japanese experts be organized at the upcoming trade show, so that the youth can benefit from their experiences.
Yogi Adityanath said that like Sarnath, UNESCO has included Nara in Japan on the World Heritage List. Steps should be taken to connect the two culturally.
Chief Minister Yogi also directed to take necessary steps to promote cooperation between tour operators of Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture to encourage bilateral tourism. He said that tourism activities in the Buddhist circuit should be encouraged on a large scale.
