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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh seeks green hydrogen, clean energy collaborations with Japan
A delegation from the Uttar Pradesh government is in Japan to explore opportunities for collaboration, technology transfer and investment in green hydrogen and renewable energy. The visit is part of the state's broader efforts to strengthen its clean energy initiatives and attract global partnerships in the sector. The delegation is led by Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to the Chief Minister and includes Vijay Kiran Anand, CEO of Invest UP and Inderjit Singh, Director of the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), as per the official statement. Their engagements are aimed at positioning Uttar Pradesh as a key player in clean energy innovation and development. A major focus of the visit was a detailed interaction on the Toyota Mirai, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that emits only water by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. The vehicle was highlighted as an example of the kind of sustainable mobility solutions the state is interested in promoting. The Uttar Pradesh team is exploring potential partnerships for green hydrogen production and the establishment of Centres of Excellence to support innovation in sustainable energy and mobility. During the visit, the delegation toured the University of Yamanashi's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Nanomaterials Center, known for its research in advanced fuel cell technologies. UPNEDA Director Inderjit Singh expressed interest in expanding collaboration with international institutions to enhance the state's capacity for clean energy production. Areas of focus include solar energy, small-scale hydropower and biomass-based electricity. The delegation is also seeking technology transfers that could enable domestic production of affordable renewable energy. These efforts align with the state's long-term goals to support India's clean energy transition and climate commitments. The team also visited several advanced facilities, including the NESRAD Green Hydrogen Plant, the Suntory Hakushu Distillery—which utilizes Power-to-Gas (P2G) technology—and the Hydrogen Research Centre in Yamanashi. These visits are expected to provide insights into global best practices that could be implemented in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative reflects Uttar Pradesh's ongoing commitment to sustainability, clean energy innovation and international cooperation.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh seeks green hydrogen, clean energy collaborations with Japan
A delegation from the Uttar Pradesh government is in Japan to explore opportunities for collaboration, technology transfer and investment in green hydrogen and renewable energy. The visit is part of the state's broader efforts to strengthen its clean energy initiatives and attract global partnerships in the sector. The delegation is led by Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to the Chief Minister and includes Vijay Kiran Anand, CEO of Invest UP and Inderjit Singh, Director of the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), as per the official statement. Their engagements are aimed at positioning Uttar Pradesh as a key player in clean energy innovation and development. A major focus of the visit was a detailed interaction on the Toyota Mirai, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that emits only water by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. The vehicle was highlighted as an example of the kind of sustainable mobility solutions the state is interested in promoting. The Uttar Pradesh team is exploring potential partnerships for green hydrogen production and the establishment of Centres of Excellence to support innovation in sustainable energy and mobility. During the visit, the delegation toured the University of Yamanashi's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Nanomaterials Center, known for its research in advanced fuel cell technologies. UPNEDA Director Inderjit Singh expressed interest in expanding collaboration with international institutions to enhance the state's capacity for clean energy production. Areas of focus include solar energy, small-scale hydropower and biomass-based electricity. The delegation is also seeking technology transfers that could enable domestic production of affordable renewable energy. These efforts align with the state's long-term goals to support India's clean energy transition and climate commitments. The team also visited several advanced facilities, including the NESRAD Green Hydrogen Plant, the Suntory Hakushu Distillery—which utilizes Power-to-Gas (P2G) technology—and the Hydrogen Research Centre in Yamanashi. These visits are expected to provide insights into global best practices that could be implemented in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative reflects Uttar Pradesh's ongoing commitment to sustainability, clean energy innovation and international cooperation.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Govt brought 4,600 reforms to boost ease of doing biz'
Lucknow: It took over 4,675 reforms, including the digitisation of some 524 services, to make Uttar Pradesh a national model in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB). "At the core of this transformation is Invest UP, the state's nodal investment agency, which has implemented investor-centric initiatives that have positioned Uttar Pradesh among the top states in India for recent business reforms," an official spokesperson said. "The reforms implemented under the Business Reform Action Plan have ensured a favourable environment for MSMEs, startups, and FDI, while digital and responsive governance has also increased investor confidence," he said. Adding that the state's commitment and efficient approach helped UP become one of the leading investment destinations in India, he said: "The state govt has connected 45 departments to this initiative. As a result, key services related to industries, environment, electricity, pollution control, housing, and irrigation have now become integrated and trackable." "Over 200 business-related services have been included under the Public Service Guarantee Act, with clear timelines set for issuing approvals, NOCs, and licences," the spokesperson said. Officials said that the Chief Minister's office was monitoring all services in real-time through an integrated dashboard which had reduced delays and corruption while increasing accountability across departments.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIM-Lucknow hosts investors meet highlighting startup growth in UP
Lucknow: The IIM-Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre hosted a dynamic Investors Meet on its Noida campus on Friday. Additional CEO Invest UP, Shashank Choudhary, said Uttar Pradesh was an emerging hotspot for innovation-driven startups, backed by progressive policy reforms and a robust funding ecosystem. He outlined how the UP Startup Policy 2020, supported by a Rs 1,000 crore corpus, laid a strong foundation for long-term startup growth. "Today's investors are not just financiers but strategic growth partners—providing capital, mentorship, market access, and governance support," he said. TNN
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tokyo firm dealing in semiconductor productionequipment explores setting up centre in UP
1 2 Lucknow: In a meeting with UP's delegation at the World Expo 2025, Tokyo Electron Limited, a leading manufacturer of semiconductor production equipment, explored the opportunity to invest in the state. The team looked at business potential in the area of Global Capability Centre setup. TEL was represented by Takeshi Okubo, corporate officer and executive vice president (global sales division and India business), among others. "Discussions centred around the fast-evolving semiconductor ecosystem in the Noida region and prospects for TEL to collaborate in areas such as semiconductor manufacturing, skill development, and establishing GCC in UP," a govt spokesperson said. He added that the TEL leadership expressed keen interest in exploring Uttar Pradesh as a base for GCCs, citing the state's skilled talent pool, robust infrastructure, and industry-friendly policies. Also present during the meeting were Debjani Chakrabarti, minister (Economic and Commercial) at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, Amit Singh, secretary to CM Yogi Adityanath, and Vipin Kumar Jain, special secretary to UP CM. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo by Taboola by Taboola Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, along with officials from Invest UP, visited the Osaka Prefectural Assembly for a productive meeting with vice chairperson Kida Kaoru and chairperson Kinjo Katsunori. "The discussions centred around capacity building, youth upskilling, and technology exchange, with both sides underscoring the promise of deeper commercial partnerships and celebrating the enduring cultural and historical ties between India and Japan," they said. Academic collaboration with Portugal During World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the University of Guarda (Polytechnic Institute of Portugal) expressed keen interest in academic partnerships with Indian institutions—covering student exchanges, joint research, and faculty collaboration. At the Uttar Pradesh Pavilion, senior delegate Rakesh Sharma proposed alliances with BHU and Dr Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, via Invest UP, affirming full support to strengthen global academic linkages.
