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UP Showcases Investment Potential at Davos WEF, Highlights Women Empowerment

A Uttar Pradesh delegation held meetings with global investors across key industrial sectors at the World Economic Forum in Davos. State ministers and officials highlighted Uttar Pradesh's robust infrastructure, sector-specific policies, and positive investor experiences. Discussions emphasized women's empowerment through initiatives like Lakhpati Didi and incentives such as lower stamp duty. The state's policy frameworks for textiles, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy were also presented to prospective investors.

Key Points: UP Delegation Pitches to Global Investors at Davos WEF

  • Engaged investors across finance, pharma & GCC sectors
  • Showcased state's investment ecosystem & policies
  • Highlighted women empowerment via SHGs & incentives
  • Detailed renewable energy & textile frameworks
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Uttar Pradesh delegation engages global investors at WEF across key industrial sectors

Uttar Pradesh ministers and officials engaged global investors at Davos, highlighting sector policies, infrastructure, and women-led initiatives for inclusive growth.

"highlighting robust infrastructure and sector-specific policies - Invest UP post on X"

Davos, January 20

The Uttar Pradesh delegation held productive meetings with investors from the finance, pharmaceuticals, Global Capability Centers, and Centers of Excellence sectors at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The investors acknowledged the state's investment ecosystem during these interactions, according to Invest UP, the investment promotion and facilitation agency of the government of Uttar Pradesh, in a post on X.

Suresh Kumar Khanna, the Minister for Finance & Parliamentary Affairs of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, thanked the participants and shared the positive experiences of existing investors within the state. "The Hon'ble Finance Minister thanked participants, shared positive experiences of existing investors, and invited prospective investors to explore opportunities in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting robust infrastructure and sector-specific policies," the post said.

On women empowerment, Deepak Kumar, IIDC, highlighted "the strong presence of women-led Self-Help Groups, especially in agriculture and dairy. Discussions on real estate reflected a vibrant outlook, supported by affordable housing policies and access to low-cost finance."

Adding to the focus on inclusive growth, Secretary to the Hon'ble Chief Minister Amit Singh emphasised increased women's participation and specific incentives provided by the state. He emphasised "increased women participation, 1% lower stamp duty for women, and initiatives like Lakhpati Didi and Drone Didi, underscoring UP's commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth."

The state's policy framework was further detailed by the CEO of Invest UP, Vijay Kiran Anand, where he "Presented Uttar Pradesh's Textile, Pharmaceutical and GCC policies, followed by UPNEDA outlining the renewable energy framework covering bioenergy, solar power and Green Hydrogen," the post said.

The Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum at Davos is expected to see record levels of government participation, with around 400 top political leaders, including nearly 65 heads of state and government and six leaders from the G7, taking part.

- ANI

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Priya S
Glad to see the emphasis on women empowerment - Lakhpati Didi, Drone Didi, and lower stamp duty are great initiatives. Real development is when it reaches everyone. If women in rural areas get more opportunities in agriculture and dairy through SHGs, it will transform the rural economy.
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Rohit P
Davos meetings are good for image-building, but the real test is implementation. We've heard about policies before. Investors will come only if the ground reality matches the promises - consistent power, good roads, and ease of doing business. Hope the state delivers on that.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, the focus on Global Capability Centers is exciting. If UP can create a strong ecosystem with good talent and infrastructure, it could become a major alternative to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The renewable energy push is also a smart long-term strategy.
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Vikram M
UP has massive potential being the most populous state. Textile and pharmaceutical policies can revive traditional industries. But they must ensure that the growth is balanced and doesn't just benefit western UP. Eastern UP needs equal attention and investment.
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Karthik V
The affordable housing point is key. With so many people migrating to cities like Noida, Lucknow, and Prayagraj for work, having proper housing with low-cost finance is essential. Hope these policies actually make homes affordable for the middle class, not just on paper.

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