Is Uttar Pradesh Setting Its Sights on a Trillion-Dollar Economy by Seeking Global Investment in Germany and the UK?
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Lucknow, Feb 22 (NationPress) Uttar Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya embarked on a significant international journey to Germany and the UK on Sunday, with the objective of attracting global investments and positioning the state as a hub of economic opportunity. He expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the trust placed in him for this mission, viewing it as a landmark step in Uttar Pradesh's goal of contributing substantially to India's aim of achieving a trillion-dollar economy.
In a media interaction, Deputy CM Maurya highlighted that the confidence shown by Prime Minister Modi demonstrates Uttar Pradesh's escalating economic capabilities and its pivotal role in India's ambition of reaching a trillion-dollar economy.
"With the leadership and support of the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh is set to emerge as a major economic center, drawing both domestic and international investors," he remarked.
Leading a high-profile delegation, Deputy CM Maurya has initiated this visit to highlight the state's investment potential.
Organized by 'Invest UP', the delegation includes senior members from the Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Department, as well as the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department.
The delegation's schedule includes Germany from February 23 to 25, 2026, followed by the UK from February 25 to 27.
During this overseas trip, various investor conferences, B2B meetings, industry roundtables, and targeted presentations will showcase opportunities across sectors such as infrastructure and logistics, IT and electronics manufacturing, defense production and aerospace, food processing, MSMEs and start-ups, and energy and green technology.
Deputy Chief Minister Maurya stressed that Uttar Pradesh's enhanced law and order, transparent policies, modern infrastructure, and business-friendly climate have bolstered global investor confidence.
He anticipates that this foreign mission will act as a catalyst for large-scale investments, technology transfers, and new job opportunities for the youth.
"The state government is dedicated to transforming Uttar Pradesh into a trillion-dollar economy. International collaboration and investments will be crucial to this vision. Through this international tour, we intend to showcase our industrial corridors, expressway network, defense corridors, and emerging industrial zones on a global platform," he concluded.