Lucknow, Feb. 24 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath pitched Uttar Pradesh as an investment destination and highlighted the state's strengths while addressing the Indian diaspora in Singapore on the first day of his visit Monday.

Vision and strategic execution have resulted in Uttar Pradesh's economy tripling over the past 9 years, with per capita income also witnessing almost threefold growth, he said.

Inviting everyone to invest in Uttar Pradesh, explore tourism and form industrial partnerships, the chief minister said that the coming times hold even greater possibilities for the state.

"Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in the country, is witnessing a transformation that is the result of 9 years of commitment, good governance, an...