UP CM Yogi Adityanath's Singapore visit secured investment proposals worth Rs 1 lakh crore, with finalised MoUs of Rs 60,000 crore. He termed it a milestone in the state's goal to become a $1 trillion economy.
Investment Boost from Singapore
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday 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 economy. Sharing a post on X, the Chief Minister's official handle wrote, "To boost investment in Uttar Pradesh, we have received investment proposals worth up to ₹1 lakh crore in Singapore, along with MoUs worth ₹60,000 crore that have been finalised. All of these will prove to be milestones in the direction of making Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy." उत्तर प्रदेश में निवेश को बढ़ाने हेतु सिंगापुर में हमें ₹1 लाख करोड़ तक के निवेश प्रस्ताव प्राप्त हुए हैं, साथ ही ₹60 हजार करोड़ के MoU भी संपन्न हुए हैं। यह सभी उत्तर प्रदेश को $1 ट्रिलियन इकोनॉमी बनाने की दिशा में मील के पत्थर सिद्ध होंगे। pic.twitter.com/9R8MWwFAvY — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 24, 2026
UP Pitched as Secure Investment Hub
The Chief Minister addressed an investor roadshow in Singapore earlier today, pitching his state as a secure and fast-growing destination for global investment. Assuring business leaders of a good environment in the state, the Chief Minister said, "I can assure you that every investment coming into Uttar Pradesh is secured. We not only gave a safe environment, but also showed how to connect scale with skill and speed."
He added that the state has established a new identity focused on transformation and growth. Highlighting India's broader economic progress, the Chief Minister said the country has advanced significantly over the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and is on track to become the world's third-largest economy.
Economic Growth and Business-Friendly Environment
Adityanath noted that Uttar Pradesh's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has increased from Rs 13 lakh crore to Rs 36 lakh crore in the past nine years, contributing 9.5 per cent to India's GDP. He described the state as a "dream destination" for investment and a top achiever in Ease of Doing Business and deregulation rankings.
Infrastructure and Manpower Readiness
Emphasising infrastructure readiness, he cited the availability of a large land bank, skilled manpower, and connectivity through projects such as the dedicated freight corridor. CM Yogi Adityanath said, "We have infrastructure and land bank in Uttar Pradesh. Investing in UP is easy because of the availability of trained and skilled manpower, a large land bank, and a dedicated freight corridor."
Inviting global investors to partner in the state's growth story, Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh offers safety, stability, and speed across sectors, positioning itself as a key engine of India's economic growth.
CM Yogi Adityanath is on an official visit to Singapore from February 22 to 24 to deepen economic cooperation, institutional partnerships and sector-specific collaboration between Uttar Pradesh and Singapore. (ANI)
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