Tokyo, February 26 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited a hydrogen facility in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, reaffirming the state’s commitment to promoting green hydrogen initiatives and sustainable energy solutions as part of its long-term development strategy.
During his visit to the East Asian nation, the Chief Minister also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora while traveling to Yamanashi. He received a warm welcome from the community, reflecting strong engagement between Uttar Pradesh and overseas Indians.
Sharing details of his visit on X, CM Yogi said, "Visited the Yamanashi Hydrogen Facility in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, and witnessed the advanced Power-to-Gas system in operation. I was impressed by the pioneering work being done in green hydrogen and clean energy technologies. Yamanashi's innovative approach offers valuable insights for accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and clean mobility solutions."
He further stated that Uttar Pradesh is "firmly committed to advancing green hydrogen, sustainable energy solutions, and a future driven by innovation, self-reliance, and environmental responsibility."
The visit comes alongside a major investment drive for Uttar Pradesh, as Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth nearly Rs 11,000 crore were signed with leading Japanese companies. The agreements cover a diverse range of sectors and are being seen as a significant boost to industrial cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Japan.
The MoUs include agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, automobiles, electronics, hospitality, real estate, industrial printing, and environmental infrastructure. These partnerships are expected to enhance the state's manufacturing capabilities while promoting deeper technology-led collaboration.
Among the firms that have signed agreements are Kubota Corporation, Minda Corporation, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Nagase & Co., Ltd., Seiko Advance, O&O Group, Fuji Japanese JV, and Fuji Silvertech Concrete Pvt. Ltd.
Kubota, headquartered in Osaka and founded in 1890, is globally recognized for its expertise in agricultural and industrial machinery. Through its collaboration with Escorts Kubota Limited, it is expanding its presence in India's farm mechanization sector.
Meanwhile, Minda Corporation and Japan Aviation Electronics Industry are expected to strengthen automotive electronics and advanced component manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh.
Nagase & Co., Ltd., which specializes in advanced materials and mobility solutions, will play a role in fostering high-technology manufacturing ecosystems within the state.
Seiko Advance's expertise in industrial printing inks and coating solutions is set to support growth in electronics panels, automotive graphics, and consumer appliances.
At the Uttar Pradesh Investment Road Show held in Tokyo, Adityanath presented the state as a leading investment destination in India.
"Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the most preferred state for investment in India due to its secure environment, strong infrastructure, large market potential, and young workforce," he said.
He also highlighted the state's demographic and economic scale, stating, "Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 25 crore, is the country's largest consumer market. A larger population presents both challenges and opportunities. Over the past 9 years, the state's economy and per capita income have nearly tripled."
"Investment in Uttar Pradesh is secure because it offers scale, skills, stability, and speed," he said.
The Chief Minister also drew attention to the proposed Japan Industrial City in the YEIDA region near Noida International Airport, where 500 acres have been designated exclusively for Japanese investors to function as a dedicated industrial cluster with strong connectivity and logistics support.
He further outlined opportunities for investment in semiconductors, data centers, green hydrogen, electric mobility, logistics, and renewable energy. Referring to the 2023 Global Investors Summit, he noted that investment proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore were received, with projects valued at Rs 15 lakh crore already underway.
With 96 lakh MSME units employing more than 3 crore people and upgraded infrastructure, including expressways, freight corridors, and operational airports, Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as a key hub for expanding India-Japan industrial collaboration.
