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IIT Guwahati
Japanese delegation visits IIT Guwahati. Photo Courtesy: Kamrup District X handle

IIT Guwahati hosts Japanese delegation, deeper cooperation in education, research discussed

| @indiablooms | May 05, 2025, at 07:43 pm

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati hosted the Japanese delegation led by House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga, when collaboration in research and other sectors was discussed.

The delegation included four Members of Parliament, the former Japanese Ambassador to India, senior officials from the Government of Japan, and representatives from the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi.

In addition, 22 delegates representing various Japanese industries also participated in the visit.

Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati welcomed the delegation and presented an overview of the institute’s vision, global collaborations, achievements, and its commitment to advancing scientific and technological research.

Speaking during his address Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “We deeply value Japan’s longstanding friendship and its forward-looking approach to collaboration. IIT Guwahati is committed to working closely with our Japanese counterparts to tackle global challenges through shared knowledge, innovation, and mutual respect.”

In his address to the gathering, Fukushiro Nukaga emphasised the strong democratic foundations and shared developmental goals of India and Japan.

He underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in emerging technologies, human resource development, and the pursuit of sustainable development.

Nukaga also noted the vital role both nations play as leaders in innovation and democracy in the Eastern hemisphere.

He called for deeper cooperation through research, education, cultural exchange, and innovation-driven partnerships.

Following the interaction, the delegation visited key research facilities at IIT Guwahati, read the statement issued by the IIT Guwahati.

At the Centre for Nanotechnology, delegates toured the state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, such as the one being developed at the upcoming Tata Semiconductor plant in Assam, a project that IIT Guwahati is actively supporting. They also reviewed several indigenous research innovations and ongoing projects in nanotechnology.

The delegation later visited the Technology Incubation Centre and Research Park, where they were introduced to pioneering work in Artificial Intelligence and healthcare technologies.

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