CM Adityanath, Tata Sons Chairman Explore AI City Plan and Investment Opportunities in Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently held a high-level meeting with Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran to review the progress of the Tata Group’s existing projects in the state and discuss expansion and new investment initiatives.

According to an official statement, the discussions covered long-term collaboration across multiple sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), information technology, electronics, defence manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), tourism, skill development, and the digital economy.

During the meeting, Chandrasekaran proposed the development of an ‘AI City’ in Lucknow, aimed at positioning Uttar Pradesh as a global hub for AI. The project is expected to strengthen the startup ecosystem and generate thousands of jobs in future technologies.

The two leaders also reviewed progress on a ₹48-crore Centre of Excellence in Gorakhpur, which will provide advanced technical training, particularly for youth from the Purvanchal region. Under an MoU with IIT Kanpur, Tata Group initiatives will train young professionals in emerging areas such as AI, cybersecurity, data science, 3D printing, drones, and space technology, helping build an industry-ready workforce.

Plans to set up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in the state and expand Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) units in Lucknow, Noida, and Varanasi were also discussed. The proposed increase in TCS’s workforce from 16,000 to 30,000 at Lucknow and Noida centres is expected to significantly boost the state’s digital talent pool.

In electronics manufacturing, Tata Group expressed interest in expanding investments in mobile devices, electronic components, and other high-tech products, in collaboration with Intel to strengthen the state’s electronics ecosystem. Expansion of electric bus and EV manufacturing, along with new vehicle models, was also discussed.

On defence manufacturing, the group proposed increased investments in drones, missiles, and defence vehicles across the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, including Jhansi, and shared plans for project expansion under the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA).

Adityanath emphasized the government’s commitment to providing a stable policy framework, transparent systems, and a business-friendly environment, expressing confidence that the multi-dimensional partnership with the Tata Group would accelerate economic growth, employment generation, and technological self-reliance. He described the meeting as a significant milestone towards the state’s goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy.

The discussion also covered the Tata Group’s hospitality projects, with 30 hotels currently under construction under brands such as Taj, SeleQtions, and Vivanta, adding around 1,900 luxury rooms. Plans are underway for 30 more hotels by 2026, including a proposed signature hotel in Noida.

The leaders reviewed progress on the proposed ‘Museum of Temple’ in Ayodhya, with the first phase targeted for completion by January 2027, featuring technology-driven displays for domestic and international tourists.

Environmental and cultural initiatives were also discussed, including rejuvenation of eight major ponds in Mathura-Vrindavan, such as Mansi Ganga Kund, Shyam Kund, Radha Kund, and Krishna Kund, along with conservation and cleanliness works at major Ganga ghats.

Tata Motors is expanding EV manufacturing in the state and working on new vehicle models, while Tata Power operates a 1,900-megawatt thermal unit at Bara, Prayagraj, and is accelerating solar power projects, including 50-megawatt units in Prayagraj and Banda. Solar rooftop projects are also being implemented across all 75 districts to support the state’s renewable energy goals and reduce carbon emissions.