LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is set to give a major push to his government's goal of making Uttar Pradesh a USD 1-trillion economy by 2027-2030 during his proposed foreign tour to Japan and Singapore later this month, aimed at positioning the state as a preferred investment destination.

With the Ground-Breaking Ceremony (GBC) proposed in March-April this year and the investors' summit scheduled later in the year, the foreign tour assumes importance for the chief minister. This will be his fifth overseas visit, following earlier tours to Myanmar, Mauritius, Nepal and Russia, according to officials.

A roadshow is also proposed at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, where the chief minister will deliver introductory remarks i...