Lucknow, 16 Aug (HS): A delegation of 250 entrepreneurs from

Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture will visit Uttar Pradesh on August 20-21. The

Prime Minister is expected to meet the delegation on August 19. The

entrepreneurs will arrive in Lucknow on August 20 after visiting Agra.

This visit, following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's

recent trip to Japan, is considered crucial in attracting Japanese investment

to the state. A major event with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled in

Lucknow. Presentations will be made on the state's industrial climate,

investment policies, land availability, expressway network, logistics

infrastructure, and investment opportunities in various sectors.

Meeting with Invest UP officials: Yamanashi Governor Kotaro

Nagasaki proposed a visit to Uttar Pradesh in August with Japanese

entrepreneurs. Discussions in February revealed the proposed visit of

approximately 200 Japanese CEOs. In July, a 12-member delegation from Yamanashi

met with Invest UP officials in Lucknow to finalize preparations for the visit

and business program. At that time, it was announced that more than 200

Japanese CEOs would attend the five-day event, starting August 19.

The proposed program will place special emphasis on areas

such as manufacturing and green hydrogen for Japanese entrepreneurs. Investment

proposals may be discussed along with memorandums of understanding, letters of

intent, and land allocation possibilities. Invest UP's Japan desk is also being

given a key role in this investment outreach.

Furthermore, the proposed Japan Industrial Township in the

Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area could be presented as a

major investment option for Japanese companies.

Industrial and investment event planned in Lucknow: An

agreement has been reached with Yamanashi to establish a Center of Excellence

for Green Hydrogen in Uttar Pradesh. IIT (BHU), Varanasi, and Madan Mohan

Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, are expected to participate. An

industrial and investment event for Japanese guests is planned for Lucknow on

August 21.

Visit Overview

Dates: August 19–23, 2026 (five-day engagement program across the state).

Delegation: Over 200 Japanese CEOs and corporate leaders from Yamanashi

Prefecture and neighboring locations (preliminary estimates suggest up to 250).

Purpose: Strengthen bilateral economic connections, advance green energy

projects, and finalize investment intentions.

Key Focus Sectors

Manufacturing and automotive: Forming joint ventures and investigating

localized manufacturing facilities.

Green Energy and Hydrogen: Developing sustainable energy collaborations,

including green hydrogen frameworks.

Skill Development: Establishing vocational training and labor exchange programs

for local kids.

Tourism and Culture: Strengthening links thru heritage and hospitality

initiatives.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi