Uttar Pradesh and Japan’s Yamanashi sign four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and announce a ₹600-crore initiative aimed at supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. The plan includes the establishment of a dedicated “Yamanashi Desk” at Invest UP to coordinate cooperation and help advance projects.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomes the move, describing it as a step to move from dialogue to implementation. The Hindu adds that the arrangement also includes regular coordination with Japan’s JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), alongside the Yamanashi Desk. Times of India similarly highlights the ₹600-crore fund and frames it as part of efforts for coordination under the Invest UP platform. While both outlets focus on the funding and coordination mechanisms, the Hindu specifically details the MoUs and the involvement of JETRO and JICA.
