LUCKNOW, Feb. 19 -- Ahead of chief minister Yogi Adityanath's proposed visit to Japan and Singapore likely to take place later this month, the Uttar Pradesh government is finalising a proposal to set up dedicated industries areas for the two countries by earmarking a large chunk of land for them in Greater Noida. These cities will be known as Japan City and Singapore City.

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has sent a proposal in this regard to the state government. This will be Yogi's fifth foreign tour. He has previously visited Myanmar, Mauritius, Nepal and Russia.

During the CM's visit, companies from Japan and Singapore will be offered land in these cities to expedite foreign investment, said a senior of...