Lucknow: A high-level business delegation from Mauritius convened in Varanasi for a significant trade and investment meeting organized by Invest UP. The event brought together leading Indian business associations to explore collaborations in key sectors like Renewables, Infrastructure, Ports, Roads, Healthcare, Pharma, Financial Services, infrastructure, tourism and AI.
The meeting aimed to deepen economic ties and foster long-term investment partnerships between Uttar Pradesh and Mauritius. Senior officials and representatives from industry bodies such as IIA, CII, PHDCCI, Indo American Chamber of Commerce, Assocham, and Laghu Udyog Bharti actively participated in the discussions.
Welcoming the 28 member delegation, Invest UP ACEO, Shashank Chaudhary delivered the keynote address and a presentation on Investment Opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the state’s strong fundamentals, noting that over 56% of UP’s population falls within the working-age group, providing a substantial demographic dividend.
He emphasized Uttar Pradesh’s unmatched connectivity, supported by a robust network of expressways, five international airports (including the upcoming Noida International Airport, one of Asia’s largest), and 16 domestic airports. He further underlined that the state offers 34+ sectoral policies with some of the most attractive incentives in India.
The Mauritian delegation was led by Sanjay Bhunjun, who underscored the historic and cultural bonds between India and Mauritius.
