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UP Forms Global Advisory Council with World Bank, Samsung, HCL, Gates Foundation
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🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:46 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the creation of a Global Advisory Council comprising experts from the World Bank, Samsung, HCL, and the Gates Foundation to guide policy and development initiatives.
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has unveiled plans to establish a Global Advisory Council that will bring together specialists from the World Bank, Samsung, HCL, and the Gates Foundation. The council is intended to provide strategic guidance on economic development, technology adoption, and social welfare projects across the state.
Officials said the collaboration will leverage the financial expertise of the World Bank, the technological know‑how of Samsung and HCL, and the philanthropic focus of the Gates Foundation. The council will meet quarterly to review progress on key initiatives and recommend policy adjustments.
The move follows a broader trend of Indian states seeking international partnerships to accelerate growth. Analysts predict that the council could help Uttar Pradesh attract foreign investment and improve infrastructure through evidence‑based planning.
Officials said the collaboration will leverage the financial expertise of the World Bank, the technological know‑how of Samsung and HCL, and the philanthropic focus of the Gates Foundation. The council will meet quarterly to review progress on key initiatives and recommend policy adjustments.
The move follows a broader trend of Indian states seeking international partnerships to accelerate growth. Analysts predict that the council could help Uttar Pradesh attract foreign investment and improve infrastructure through evidence‑based planning.