Lucknow,

26 Feb (HS): Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, visited

Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan to boost economic connections, with an emphasis

on green hydrogen, clean energy, and industrial collaboration. This visit, part

of a larger investment push, featured a tour of a hydrogen factory and

discussions on, among other things, the development of a Japanese Industrial

City in Uttar Pradesh. Yogi Adityanath visited Yamanashi's green hydrogen

plants, applauding their inventiveness and pledging to develop such sustainable

energy models in Uttar Pradesh.

CM

reviewed potential for Japanese investment in Uttar Pradesh, with an emphasis

on semiconductors, data centers, electric transportation, and logistics. A

dedicated 500-acre Japan Industrial City is being developed for the Yamuna

Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. Yogi met with

authorities, including Yamanashi's Vice Governor, Junichi Ishidara, to explore

boosting bilateral collaboration with Japanese ministries.

Discussions

also focused on strengthening relationships via Buddhist history and tourism,

as well as interacting with the Indian diaspora. This tour was part of a wider

four-day mission to Singapore and Japan aimed at getting substantial investment

proposals to assist Uttar Pradesh become a $1 trillion economy.

Successive

posts by UP CM on X, reads as follows: “In Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, held

meaningful deliberations with Mr. Kotaro Nagasaki, Hon. Governor, to further

strengthen Uttar Pradesh–Yamanashi cooperation and advance our growing

strategic partnership.

An

MoU was signed to deepen collaboration in industry, tourism and vocational

education, with a strong focus on Green Hydrogen, clean energy innovation and

technology exchange. Uttar Pradesh is actively developing IIT Kanpur as a

Centre of Excellence in Green Hydrogen to enhance energy self-reliance and

advance Hon. Prime Minister Shri

@narendramodiji’s

vision for a sustainable future.”

“I

welcome the Hon. Governor’s proposal to lead a delegation of 200 CEOs to Uttar

Pradesh in August, which will further accelerate industrial partnerships and

investment momentum. UP offers scale, skill and speed, backed by strong infrastructure

and seamless facilitation through Invest UP’s dedicated Japan Desk and the

proposed Japan Industrial Township in YEIDA. This MoU was signed on a bright

and sunny day in Yamanashi, a positive symbol of the clarity and confidence

guiding this partnership. I express my gratitude to the Governor of Yamanashi

Prefecture and all stakeholders for their proactive role in deepening this

collaboration rooted in shared economic vision and civilizational connect,” he

added.

“Visited

the Yamanashi Hydrogen Facility in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, and witnessed

the advanced Power-to-Gas system in operation. Appreciated the pioneering work

being undertaken in green hydrogen and clean energy technologies. Yamanashi’s

innovative approach offers valuable insights for accelerating sustainable

energy transition and clean mobility solutions. Uttar Pradesh is firmly

committed to advancing green hydrogen, sustainable energy solutions and a

future driven by innovation, self-reliance and environmental responsibility,”

he mentioned on X, prior to signing off.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi