Yogi Adityanath’s Singapore Visit Opens New Investment Avenues for Uttar Pradesh
Feb 25, 2026 | India | Diplomacy & Investment News | Singapore
From skill development partnerships to multi-crore investment agreements, the three-day official visit of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Singapore (February 22–24) marked a significant push toward global collaboration, infrastructure expansion, and employment generation.
Strengthening Skill Development Collaboration
A key focus of the visit was strengthening technical and vocational education ties. The Chief Minister reviewed Singapore’s industry-aligned training ecosystem at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), including a tour of ITE College Central and its Aviation Hub facilities. The visit highlighted Singapore’s model of integrating industry requirements with curriculum and practical training.
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed to enhance collaboration in technical education, aviation skills training, and industry-oriented vocational programs. The partnerships aim to support Uttar Pradesh’s expanding infrastructure network and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
₹6,650 Crore Investment Agreements Signed
One of the major outcomes of the visit was the signing of investment agreements worth ₹6,650 crore with Universal Success Group. The investments will support group housing, logistics infrastructure, and data centre projects across Uttar Pradesh.
- International-Themed Township (₹3,500 crore):
To be developed over 100 acres near Noida International Airport in Jewar, the project is expected to generate around 12,000 employment opportunities. - Logistics Park (₹650 crore):
A 50-acre logistics hub along the Kanpur–Lucknow Highway is projected to create nearly 7,500 jobs. - Hyperscale Data Centre Park (₹2,500 crore):
Planned for Noida and Greater Noida with a 40 MW capacity, the project will strengthen digital infrastructure and attract global technology investments.
These initiatives aim to boost industrial growth, improve supply chain efficiency, and create large-scale employment across sectors.
Meetings with Global Financial and Investment Leaders
During the visit, Yogi Adityanath held high-level meetings with global business leaders and sovereign investment representatives:
- Met Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS Group, to discuss financial cooperation and infrastructure financing.
- Held discussions with Lim Chow Kiat, CEO of GIC, exploring long-term institutional investments in infrastructure and logistics.
- Met Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek, focusing on sovereign investment in renewable energy, data centres, and industrial infrastructure.
The Chief Minister emphasized Uttar Pradesh’s policy reforms, ease-of-doing-business initiatives, and fast-track clearance mechanisms aimed at global investors.
Aviation and Logistics Collaboration
In the aviation sector, discussions were held with Kerry Mok, President and CEO of SATS Ltd. An MoU was signed to develop a world-class cargo complex at Noida International Airport, along with the establishment of a Taj SATS air catering facility serving Jewar and other North Indian airports.
The delegation also visited the SATS Changi Airport Logistics Hub to study advanced air cargo and cold chain logistics systems.
Government-Level Engagements
The Chief Minister met Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, and K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law, to strengthen institutional cooperation and investor confidence.
He also met Tharman Shanmugaratnam, appreciating the strong India–Singapore partnership and highlighting the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Technology and Digital Ecosystem Discussions
Further meetings included:
- Bruno Lopez of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres regarding hyperscale data centre infrastructure.
- Sanjay Gupta of Google to explore digital transformation initiatives and the possibility of establishing a dedicated AI and Skilling Centre in Uttar Pradesh.
- Interactions with representatives from Mapletree Investments, PSA International, AVPN, and the Private Infrastructure Development Group to discuss partnerships in logistics, green energy, and sustainable infrastructure.
Investors’ Roadshow and Vision for Growth
The Chief Minister also addressed the Uttar Pradesh Investors’ Roadshow organized by the Singapore Business Federation. He assured global investors that the “new Uttar Pradesh” offers safety, stability, transparency, and speed.
Highlighting the state’s transformation, he stated that Uttar Pradesh is transitioning from a land of potential to a land of performance, with a vision of becoming a one trillion-dollar economy in the coming years.
Conclusion
The Singapore visit reflects Uttar Pradesh’s strong push to attract global capital, strengthen skill development partnerships, and develop world-class infrastructure. With multiple MoUs signed and new collaborations initiated, the visit marks a significant step toward accelerating economic growth and employment generation in India’s most populous state.
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