The Invest UP delegation, led by Additional Chief Executive Officer Shashank Chaudhary, continued its international outreach in Singapore to accelerate Uttar Pradesh’s growth in skill development, sustainable manufacturing, and foreign direct investment while emphasising the central government’s Make in India and the Vocal for Local drives. Through focused engagements with global industry leaders, Invest UP reinforced the state’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce and advancing high-quality industrial expansion.
As part of this initiative, the Invest UP team met with IPSE IPSA IPSUM, a Singapore-based brand operating a furniture manufacturing facility in Moradabad. In discussions with founder Saurabh Mangla, the company expressed interest in expanding its existing unit. IPSE IPSA IPSUM blends advanced Singaporean design innovation with the craftsmanship of Uttar Pradesh, producing sustainable, high-quality furniture for global markets. The company’s move towards commercial production using reclaimed wood and eco-friendly materials reflects Uttar Pradesh’s vision for responsible, low-impact manufacturing. The planned expansion is expected to create new jobs and impart advanced skills to artisans and workers.
During the visit, Invest UP showcased the role of its Kaushal Connect Cell, a specialised mechanism designed to align industry requirements with demand-driven skilling. The Cell facilitates customized training programmes, apprenticeships and green-job opportunities, enabling youth to participate in emerging sectors while supporting local enterprises and manufacturing units.
In a separate meeting, the Invest UP Singapore Desk held a high-level interaction with Pronoy Mukherjee, Managing Director, Universal Success Group, regarding the establishment of a modern packaging facility in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. The proposed project aligns with the state’s focus on strengthening manufacturing value chains across sectors such as food processing, consumer goods and logistics, while generating significant employment opportunities in the region.
Invest UP also briefed investors on Uttar Pradesh’s robust industrial ecosystem supported by the Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy (IIEPP) and an investor-friendly FDI framework. These policies provide a range of incentives, including capital support, stamp duty waivers, electricity duty exemptions, and streamlined single-window clearances. The state’s growing industrial hubs, multimodal connectivity, and a ready pool of skilled manpower further enhance its attractiveness for global investors.
The engagements in Singapore underscore Uttar Pradesh’s proactive strategy to attract high-quality investments, advance sustainable industrial practices and create a skilled workforce capable of supporting the state’s rapid economic transformation. This collaborative effort underscores Uttar Pradesh’s ambition to develop future-ready talent, enhance sustainable manufacturing capabilities and establish the state as a global hub for innovation and investment.