Lucknow, Feb 22 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, commenced a three-day official tour to Singapore on Sunday, focused on attracting global investments, establishing strategic alliances, and positioning the state as a leading center for industrial, digital, and green energy advancements, as reported by government officials.

This visit highlights the state's goal to utilize international expertise and funding to expedite economic growth and enhance India-Singapore collaboration at both national and regional levels.

Scheduled from February 22 to 24, 2026, the visit aligns with the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) Roadmap, which outlines key focus areas such as economic collaboration, digital transformation, sustainability, connectivity, advanced manufacturing, and skills training.

During his trip, Chief Minister Adityanath will engage in high-level discussions with Singapore's political figures, including Lawrence Wong, the Prime Minister; Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs; Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower; and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President.

The itinerary comprises meetings with prominent institutional investors, such as Temasek and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), alongside business leaders in sectors like digital infrastructure, logistics, aviation services, financial services, and advanced manufacturing.

Key focus areas include the establishment of AI-enabled data centers near Noida International Airport (Jewar), development linked to aviation, skills enhancement through technical and vocational education, and initiatives centered on green energy and sustainability.

The visit will conclude with an Invest UP Mega Roadshow, gathering investors, private equity firms, and industry leaders to highlight Uttar Pradesh as a competitive investment destination with prospects in digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, logistics, aviation, and renewable energy.

Uttar Pradesh, being the most populous state in India and one of its rapidly growing large economies, is projected to have a Gross State Domestic Product nearing Rs 36 lakh crore by 2025-26.

The state offers a favorable investment environment, featuring digital single-window systems and specialized policies.

As the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment for India, Singapore contributed $14.94 billion in FY 2024-25 and remains a pivotal partner in infrastructure, logistics, financial services, and digital investments.

This visit aims to translate high-level engagements into tangible project pipelines and enhance economic cooperation between India and Singapore at the regional level.