Lucknow: In a major step toward positioning Uttar Pradesh as a global investment hub, Invest UP held a high-level dialogue on Monday with senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Indian embassies abroad and the state’s investment promotion agency to accelerate foreign investment inflows.
The delegation included senior diplomats from the 2001 IFS batch—Apoorva Srivastava, Ambassador of India to Bratislava; Sujit Ghosh, Deputy High Commissioner at the Indian High Commission in London; and Rajesh Ranjan, Ambassador of India to Abidjan.
During the session, the Invest UP team presented the state’s investor-friendly policies—over 34 sector-specific progressive frameworks—along with improved ease of doing business, robust infrastructure, and enhanced connectivity. These factors, officials highlighted, have already positioned Uttar Pradesh among India’s most attractive destinations for global investors.
The discussion emphasized closer coordination between Invest UP and Indian missions abroad to connect with international businesses, promote strategic alliances, and create new opportunities for economic growth and job generation in the state.
As part of its global outreach strategy, Invest UP has established dedicated foreign desks that identify potential investors and collaborate with Indian embassies and global industry associations to facilitate entry into Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of transforming the state into a $1 trillion economy.
The focus sectors include semiconductors, defense manufacturing, electric vehicles, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), supported by competitive incentive structures.
Speaking at the meeting, the CEO of Invest UP said, “With the support of senior diplomats, Uttar Pradesh will strengthen its position as a preferred international investment destination. This partnership will accelerate economic development and open new avenues for growth.”
