CM Yogi signs MoU with delegation of Minda Corporation in Tokyo
Tokyo, February 25
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday signed an Memorandum of Understanding with the delegation of Minda Corporation, including Executive Director Aakash Minda, Executive Director along with its Japanese joint venture partners.
In an X post, CM Yogi said, "Met the delegation of Minda Corporation (Spark Minda Group) and its Japanese joint venture partners in Tokyo today, including Mr. Aakash Minda, Executive Director, Minda Corporation, and Mr. Hiroaki Omori, Managing Director and CFO, Spark Minda Toyo Denso Pvt. Ltd. A MoU was signed to further strengthen Uttar Pradesh's advanced auto component manufacturing ecosystem. Assured the delegation of full support from the Government of Uttar Pradesh for seamless facilitation, land allocation and infrastructure assistance, reinforcing our commitment to industrial growth, technology partnerships and employment generation."
On Wednesday, CM Yogi arrived in Japan on a two-day official visit.
During the visit from February 25-26 in Japan, the CM is expected to participate in key meetings and interactions during his visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring investment opportunities for the state.
Earlier, CM Yogi Adityanath also invited Mitsui & Co. to explore transformative investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh.
"Had a productive and forward-looking meeting with Mr. Kazuki Shimizu, Managing Officer, Chief Operating Officer of Infrastructure Projects Business Unit, Mitsui & Co., along with senior members of his team, in Tokyo today. Invited Mitsui & Co. to explore transformative investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh across Renewable Energy, ICT, Semiconductors and Data Centers, aligned with the state's rapid industrial expansion. Also discussed collaboration in infrastructure projects, logistics networks and industrial investments to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's growth corridors and global supply chain integration," CM Yogi said on X on Wednesday.
A day earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that the state has received investment proposals worth up to Rs 1 lakh crore during engagements in Singapore, with Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 60,000 crore already finalised, terming it a significant step towards transforming the state into a 1 trillion dollar economy.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see CM Yogi focusing on industrial growth. Japan is known for quality and precision. If UP can become a hub for advanced auto components, it will boost 'Make in India' significantly. The focus on semiconductors and data centers is also very forward-looking.
Proposals worth 1 lakh crore sound impressive, but we've heard big numbers before. The real test is execution and how many of these MoUs actually materialize into factories that employ local youth. The government must ensure transparency in land allocation and timely clearances.
As someone working in the renewable energy sector, I'm particularly excited about the invitation to Mitsui for investments in that area. UP has great potential for solar and wind. Japanese partnership could bring in much-needed technology and scale.
Minda Corp is a solid Indian group. A partnership with their Japanese JV partners in UP is a win-win. It brings global standards to our manufacturing. Hope the focus remains on skill development for UP's workforce to handle these advanced technologies.
While industrial investment is crucial, I hope the environmental impact of these large-scale projects, especially data centers and manufacturing plants, is thoroughly assessed. Sustainable growth should be the priority, not just rapid expansion.
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