The members of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum had encouraging words to say about Uttar Pradesh, helmed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. They were seemingly impressed with the infrastructural development in the state and conducive environment for investment.
President of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Mukesh Aghi said what Uttar Pradesh has achieved since 2017 is unprecedented. The splendid work done by the chief minister in the field of law and order and infrastructure development could not have been imagined in Uttar Pradesh till some time ago, he said.
“Many US companies investing in China are looking towards Uttar Pradesh. The upcoming Global Investors’ Summit is going to be very useful in this regard. The USISPF is ready to host the chief minister in the United States for the global roadshow ahead of the summit. This visit will be of immense success in its objectives. A ‘US-UP Strategic Partnership Forum’ will be formed on the lines of USISPF for the overall development of Uttar Pradesh,” he added.
Chief sustainability officer, Renew Power Foundation, Vaishali Sinha said: “In the midst of the ever-increasing environmental challenges, the world is on the verge of adopting renewable energy. The climate of India is favourable in terms of solar energy. If concerted efforts are made, it can become a global leader in the field of solar energy. We have seen the policies of Uttar Pradesh. The climate here is conducive to our investments. We are eager to participate in the fulfillment of the noble goal of making Uttar Pradesh self-reliant in the energy sector. We are planning a big partnership with Uttar Pradesh.”
Former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal said: “If China’s economy is at its peak today, America has played a big role in it. Strategic relations between India and USA have strengthened in the new era. Uttar Pradesh should try to take direct advantage of this. Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has the potential to play the role of a growth engine in the nation's economic progress.”
CEO of Standard Chartered Zareen Daruwala said: “We have a significant presence in the banking sector of the world. We have studied the improving environment and purchasing power of the common man in Uttar Pradesh, the investment-friendly policies of the government, and the excellent industrial environment in the state in recent years. We are planning to start our business partnership with Uttar Pradesh. I would suggest that the government should focus on encouraging the textile industry here. We have to focus on branding the product of small local entrepreneurs by providing them financial incentives. This sector is also a major source of employment generation.”
Chairman of SpiceJet Ajay Singh said: “Uttar Pradesh and our relationship has been strong since the beginning. We are currently working on a plan to develop a major cargo hub at the Jewar Airport. This project will help Uttar Pradesh take the country’s exports to new heights.”
Head of public policy, META (Facebook), Rajeev Agrawal said: “We are working on a plan to leverage our significant presence as a leading social media platform for skill enhancement of entrepreneurs of the state. According to the plan, we will help entrepreneurs of five districts to become digitally literate in the first phase. We will connect with the digital market, even those whose business is not online. Efforts will be made to expand it in the entire state in a phased manner.”
CEO of Bank of the West Nandita Bakshi said: “I have experienced the positive change in UP during my journey from Lucknow airport to here. It is a matter of pride to be a participant in the development of a big and important state like Uttar Pradesh. The large population here can meet the huge requirements of the industry today. My best wishes for the success of the Global Investors’ Summit.”