Uttar Pradesh Eyes Global Investment at Davos

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh highlights investment opportunities in food processing, AI, and electronics at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The state aims to engage with companies like Budweiser, Coke, Pepsi, and Microsoft to boost employment and economic growth.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh emphasized the state's commitment to attracting investments in key sectors, including food processing, artificial intelligence, and electronics manufacturing. His remarks were made during discussions with businesses such as Budweiser, with plans to engage further with giants like Coke, Pepsi, and Microsoft.

Singh highlighted the significance of the food processing industry, attributing it to its potential to boost employment and enhance farmers' remuneration. Uttar Pradesh, leading in electronic component manufacturing, also focuses on exploiting opportunities in AI, aiming to carve out a niche in these emerging sectors.

The gathering at WEF, attended by Indian state representatives and the Union government, underscores efforts to fortify trade and investment linkages between India and global business leaders. The Davos meeting, themed 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,' blends agendas of governmental, business, and civil society leaders to foster global progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)