Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, is rewriting its industrial story under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership. With a bold push to align with the global China + 1 strategy, the state is positioning itself as a premier destination for multinational firms seeking to diversify their supply chains beyond China.
What began as an ambitious vision is now materializing into a concrete roadmap, attracting 200+ international firms and catalyzing growth through the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. This transformative campaign marks Uttar Pradesh’s rise as a key player in the global manufacturing arena.
Global Investors Turning to UP
The enthusiasm from global investors is unprecedented. Companies from the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Spain, and even China are setting their sights on UP.
30+ companies from the US
30 companies from Germany
20 companies from Japan
14 companies from China
7 each from Switzerland and France
6 from Denmark
5 from Spain
To strengthen these partnerships, the state has launched country-specific investment desks through embassies and global institutions, ensuring faster communication and smoother conversions of leads into projects.
PLI Scheme: Driving Industrial Growth
The Government of India’s PLI scheme has proven to be a game-changer for Uttar Pradesh:
574 projects approved under PLI
70 companies already operational
11 new projects under implementation
20 MoUs signed with the state
473 projects under active follow-up
This wave of investment spans sectors from electronics and telecom to petrochemicals, retail, and shipping—solidifying UP’s status as a manufacturing powerhouse.
Investor-Friendly Mechanism
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, UP has introduced a dedicated account manager system for 814 companies, including Fortune 500 and India Next 500 firms. These managers act as single-point contacts, ensuring investors face no bureaucratic hurdles.
Already, 50 fresh MoUs have been signed, with talks progressing with 282 more companies—a testament to the state’s rising credibility.
Why Uttar Pradesh is Winning Global Trust
Officials point to five critical factors behind UP’s growing investment appeal:
●Stable political leadership under CM Yogi Adityanath
●World-class infrastructure — expressways, airports, and industrial corridors
●India’s largest consumer base offering immense market potential
●Ease of doing business via single-window clearance and facilitation centers
●Skilled yet cost-effective workforce ready for global-scale industries
China + 1: The Global Strategy, UP’s Big Opportunity
The China + 1 strategy encourages companies to reduce dependency on China by establishing alternate manufacturing bases. Uttar Pradesh has seized this moment, presenting itself as a cost-competitive, strategically located, and policy-driven alternative.
By blending visionary governance, global investor confidence, and strategic execution, UP is no longer just India’s growth engine—it is steadily evolving into the world’s next big manufacturing hub.
