UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Leads Global Investment Roadshow in Germany and UK

Lucknow, February 22, 2026:

A high-level delegation led by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has embarked on an official foreign tour to Germany and the United Kingdom with the objective of promoting global investment in Uttar Pradesh.

Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Deputy Chief Minister said that being entrusted with the responsibility of representing the state on a global platform reflects both Uttar Pradesh’s growing economic strength and the central government’s confidence in the state’s development trajectory.

Maurya stated that under the Prime Minister’s guidance, Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a growth engine of the Indian economy and is poised to play a decisive role in achieving the national goal of a one trillion dollar economy.

Focus on Global Investment and Industrial Growth

The delegation, comprising senior officials from the IT and Electronics Department as well as the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department, will participate in an international roadshow organized by Invest UP. The visit aims to attract foreign investment, strengthen industrial cooperation, and generate new employment opportunities in the state.

According to the proposed schedule, the delegation will be in Germany from February 23 to February 25, 2026, followed by a visit to the United Kingdom from February 25 to February 27, 2026.

Investor Meets and Sectoral Presentations

During the tour, the delegation will hold investor conferences, business-to-business (B2B) meetings, industry roundtables, and sector-specific presentations. These interactions will showcase Uttar Pradesh’s vast investment opportunities in key sectors including:

• Infrastructure and Logistics
• IT and Electronics Manufacturing
• Defence Production and Aerospace
• Food Processing
• MSMEs and Start-ups
• Energy and Green Technology

Uttar Pradesh on the Global Investment Map

The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted that Uttar Pradesh is now among the fastest-growing economies in the country. Improved law and order, transparent policies, world-class infrastructure, and an industry-friendly environment have significantly enhanced global investor confidence, he said.

He expressed optimism that the foreign tour would lead to large-scale investments, technology transfer, and employment generation for the youth. Maurya further reiterated the state government’s commitment to transforming Uttar Pradesh into a trillion-dollar economy, emphasizing that international investment collaboration will be a key driver in this journey.

Through this global outreach, the state’s industrial corridors, expressway network, defence corridors, and emerging industrial clusters will be effectively showcased to international investors.