LUCKNOW, June 18 -- Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh has urged chief minister Yogi Adityanath to launch a dedicated "Mission FDI-UP" to significantly increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in Uttar Pradesh and position the state among India's top five investment destinations within the next five years. In a letter to the chief minister, Singh said the state today offers a large consumer market, abundant workforce, improving logistics network and political stability, making it well-positioned to attract global investment. Referring to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Singh pointed out that despite its vast potential, Uttar Pradesh received only Rs.23,158 crore in FDI equity inflows between October 2019 and December 2025-about 1% of the country's total state-wise FDI inflow. In comparison, Maharashtra attracted Rs.8.31 lakh crore, Karnataka Rs.5.42 lakh crore and Gujarat Rs.3.91 lakh crore during the same period. To address the gap, he proposed a five-point strategy, including the creation of a chief minister-led Global Investor War Room, preparation of country-specific and company-specific investment plans, development of sector-focused industrial clusters and FDI-ready districts, strengthening of supplier and skill-development ecosystems, and enhanced global branding and investor outreach....