Lucknow,

25 Feb (HS): Ahead of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's address at the UP

Investment Road Show in Tokyo, Japan, senior representatives from the country's

leading automobile companies described Uttar Pradesh as India's emerging

industrial growth engine. They said that under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's

leadership, the state has undergone extensive transformation over the past nine

years, making it the most promising destination for investment.

Mega

transformation has changed the identity of UP: Rahul Bharti - Rahul Bharti,

Senior Executive Officer (Corporate Affairs) at Maruti Suzuki, said that until

about nine years ago, Uttar Pradesh was not considered attractive for the

manufacturing ecosystem, but after the formation of the new government, the

state witnessed a mega transformation. He said that Chief Minister

Yogi set a goal of making Uttar Pradesh number one in every sector, and within

a few years, the results became clearly visible. Today, Uttar Pradesh is

leading in many sectors such as revenue, financial discipline, mobile

manufacturing, expressway network, agricultural production, plantation, ethanol

production, handicraft exports, and tourism.

He

specifically mentioned that due to the Electric and Strong Hybrid Vehicle

Policy, Uttar Pradesh has become the top state in the country in terms of

growth rate of EV and hybrid vehicles. Importantly, this achievement was

achieved without any reduction in government revenue; rather, revenue

increased. Describing Uttar Pradesh's policy system as a vibrant policy

ecosystem, Rahul Bharti said that strong law and order, swift

decision-making, and quick implementation create a reliable environment for

industries.

Auto

component companies like Subros and Spark Minda are active in Uttar Pradesh,

strengthening the state's automobile ecosystem. UP has become a symbol of

scale, speed and stability: Akash Minda - Speaking at the roadshow, Akash

Minda, Executive Director of Minda Cooperation Ltd., said that today's Uttar

Pradesh is a powerful example of scale, speed, and stability. Through modern

expressways, freight corridors, industrial hubs, and proactive policies, the state

is building a strong manufacturing base. Uttar Pradesh offers direct access to

India's largest workforce and rapidly growing consumer market, making it not

just a location for Japanese companies, but a launchpad for long-term

industrial success.

Akash

Minda explained that Spark Minda operates over 14 manufacturing units in Uttar

Pradesh, employing over 6,000 people, including over 500 persons with

disabilities. He added that the completion of the allotment of approximately

200,000 square meters of land in the YEIDA area in just 45 days demonstrates

the speed and transparency of ease of doing business in the state. He announced

that the company will invest in electronics backward integration, advanced

manufacturing and electric vehicle mobility, creating 3000–4000 direct and

indirect jobs over the next 2–3 years.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi