Japanese Delegation Visits IIT Guwahati: Strengthening Indo-Japan Ties in Research and Innovation

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Guwahati (Assam), India – May 4 (ANI):
IIT Guwahati
welcomed the Japanese delegation headed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan,
Fukushiro Nukaga
, according to
IIT Guwahati
.

The group comprised four Members of Parliament, the ex-Japanese Ambassador to India, high-ranking government officials from Japan, and individuals from the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi.

Furthermore, 22 delegates from different sectors of the Japanese industry joined the visit.

Professor Devendra Jalihal, who serves as the Director
IIT Guwahati
welcomed the delegation and provided a summary of the institution’s mission, international partnerships, accomplishments, and dedication to promoting scientific and technological advancements.
IIT Guwahati
statement.

In his speech, Professor Devendra Jalihal, who serves as the Director,
IIT Guwahati
We greatly appreciate Japan’s enduring friendship and its progressive stance towards cooperation.
IIT Guwahati
is dedicated to collaborating closely with our Japanese partners to address worldwide issues via common understanding, innovation, and reciprocal respect.”

During his speech to those present,
Fukushiro Nukaga
highlighted the robust democratic principles and common development objectives of both India and Japan.

He emphasized the significance of joint initiatives in advancing technology, nurturing talent, and achieving sustainability goals.

Nukaga emphasized the crucial part played by both countries as trailblazers in innovation and democratic values within the East Asian region. He advocated for enhanced collaboration via academic research, educational programs, cultural interactions, and initiatives focused on driving innovations through partnership.

After the meeting, the delegation toured important research facilities at
IIT Guwahati
.

At the Centre for Nanotechnology, attendees visited the cutting-edge cleanroom facility, similar to the one set to be constructed at the forthcoming Tata Semiconductor plant in Assam, a project that
IIT Guwahati
is proactively backing, as stated
IIT Guwahati
.

They similarly examined various native research advancements and current initiatives in the field of nanotechnology.

Later, the group went to visit the Technology Incubation Centre and Research Park, where they learned about groundbreaking projects in artificial intelligence and health care technology.

The start-ups nurtured within the institute exhibited an extensive array of medical and eco-friendly gadgets, with several pieces being gifted as tokens to the Speaker.

The event likewise included individual talks between the Japanese representatives.
IIT Guwahati
Officials and representatives from the Government of Assam participated in these discussions aimed at enhancing present partnerships and synchronizing upcoming initiatives with the objective of boosting Indo-Japanese student and research exchanges up to 50,000, as proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. (ANI)

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).

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