Lucknow, Nov. 22 -- Efforts of the state government to bring foreign direct investment (FDI) in the state have started showing results with environment clearance (EC) and letter of comfort (LOC) issued to five foreign companies. Besides, EC/LOC have also been issued to five Fortune India 500 listed companies. The combined investment of Fortune India 500 listed companies and FDI is over Rs 12,000 crore. These projects have been approved under the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) /Foreign Capital Investment (FCI) policy 2023 of the state government. The FDI has come from three US-based companies, one each from Japan and Poland. The Pine Valley, Ursaclusters and Vision Source are from the US, Fuji Silvertech from Japan and Canpack from Poland. The five Fortune India 500 listed companies are Havells, Minda Corp, TI Medicals, Ashok Leyland and International Tractors. According to Invest UP, eight projects are in the next stage of evaluation. Under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2022, the Invest UP has received 179 applications for approval of projects of over Rs 6.77 lakh crore. Out of this, LOC have been issued to 73 companies and while construction work of 34 companies is complete. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will lead a high-level delegation for a roadshow in Singapore and Japan as part of the government's plan to invite foreign companies to invest in Uttar Pradesh. According to officials, the state is positioning itself as a preferred destination for investors, with upcoming investment roadshows planned in Taiwan, Germany, France, Singapore, Russia, Japan, and the UAE. In addition, Invest UP has set up a dedicated foreign desk for Japan, Taiwan, Germany, France, Singapore, Russia, and the UAE. As part of its broader international outreach, UP continues to attract foreign investments....