To further accelerate efforts to attract Japanese investment to Uttar Pradesh, Invest UP has strengthened its coordination with the Indian Embassy in Japan. As part of this initiative, Invest UP’s Japan Desk, led by Additional Chief Executive Officer Shashank Chaudhary, held an important strategic meeting with R. Madhu Sudanan, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Japan.
During the meeting, Shashank Chaudhary highlighted the steps being taken to position Uttar Pradesh as a trusted and preferred investment destination for Japanese companies. He emphasised that the state government is giving priority to institutional cooperation in order to provide a smooth, investor-friendly, and supportive environment for Japanese businesses.
At the same time, active engagement is being continuously expanded with key Japanese institutions such as the Yamanashi Prefectural Government, the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), the India–Japan Chamber of Commerce and Culture, and the Kansai Pharmaceutical Industry Association.
In addition, the Additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) informed the Embassy that Japanese companies are showing growing interest in Uttar Pradesh across several sectors. These include automobiles and original equipment manufacturing, electronic system design and manufacturing, renewable energy, green hydrogen, information technology and IT-enabled services, as well as the pharmaceutical industry.
The Work is Underway
Meanwhile, he also shared updates on the proposed “Japanese City” project in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area. The project, which spread over nearly 500 acres, is planned as a dedicated industrial and residential hub aimed specifically at Japanese enterprises.
In response, Deputy Chief of Mission R. Madhu Sudanan appreciated the efforts of Invest UP and stressed the importance of continuous dialogue and regular follow-up to promote investment. Furthermore, he expressed confidence that these initiatives will give fresh momentum to Japanese investment in Uttar Pradesh and, as a result, further strengthen the India–Japan economic partnership.
