Got an opportunity to ride the JICA funded, Bengaluru Metro from Majestic to MG Road station. It was a wonderful experience to see the metro operations and wide acceptance by commuters for Namma Metro.
Check out my interview article with DECCAN HERALD
#NammaMetro
#JICA
#jicaindia
What fun it was to shake a leg with the very famous, and everyone’s favourite
#HelloKitty
#Sanrio
from Japan. It was indeed a great pleasure to have her among us, collaborate for Achhi Aadat Campaign and dance with her to
#JamalKudu
song !!
Japan's PMO
@JPN_PMO
has released a video introducing Japan's efforts in enhancing connectivity in India's
#NorthEasternRegion
. This video also showcases
#JICA
financed road projects in the region.
@nhidcl
Full video is here👇
Deputy Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance, Japan has visited the flagship JICA projects of Indo-Japan cooperation; Delhi Metro and Okhla Sewerage Treatment Plant. Fascinated to see contribution of Japan to the development of India at the ground level.
@OfficialDMRC
@DelhiJalBoard
Attended
@IITGuwahati
Namaste Japan 2023! This is a seminar co-organized by IIT Guwahati, Universities from Japan; Gifu University and the University of Tokyo, for Indian students. I hope that opportunities for Indian students to study in Japan will increase!
#jica
#jicaindia
Kodansha Ltd., in partnership with
#JICA
, is publishing a gender awareness
#manga
comic today at
@mangaplanet_in
. It's the first manga in history to be released simultaneously in Japan and India. We hope this manga helps foster gender awareness and promote equality.
@KODANSHA_EN
Read Terako Shima's India Calling Me Now in English only on
#MangaPlanetIndia
from today, Apr. 12! 🇮🇳
Follow the friendship of Natsume—a struggling manga artist who moves w/ her BF to India—& Ruby, an Indian woman.
PRESS RELEASE:
Today,
#Sanrio
and
#JICA
conducted the
#AchhiAadatCampaign
program for around 800 children at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and Sawatantra Shikshaanyta of
@KhushiiNGO
for promoting awareness regarding hygiene practices. Elated to see children enjoy and understand with
#HelloKitty
.
Visited Kui-sangna sub-irrigation project site in
#Rajasthan
under the Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement Project. It was heartening to interact with local farmers and see women empowerment through Japan's cooperation in the
#agriculture
sector!
Excited for the L&T Sea Bridge Marathon tomorrow! Thrilled to be a part of this monumental event on the
#Atal
Setu, Mumbai Trans Harbour Bridge. 🏃♂️🌉
#L
&TSeaBridgeMarathon
#AtalSetu
#MumbaiTransHarbourBridge
Officials from
#JapanGovt
along with
#JICA
team visited
#Kohima
to oversee the plantation works under JICA funded Nagaland Forest Management Project. JICA is committed to enhancing the livelihood and biodiversity with forestry projects across
#India
@JapaninIndia
@MofaJapan_en
#JICAIndia
participated in the Visionary leaders for manufacturing project
#VLFM
originated under JICA’s support, and organised by CII
@FollowCII
.Hoping that this training will foster
#skilldevelopment
in the manufacturing sector, thereby contributing to the
#makeinindia
movement
Congratulate on the start of 17th batch of Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM) project organised by CII!
Inspiring to see that more than 6000 Indian cadres have been exposed to the teachings of Prof. Shoji Shiba and contributing to Make in India!
Celebrated
#Diwali
with the JICA office staff and together we hope that the glow of "diya"s will dispel all darkness and fill our lives with the light of wisdom and warmth of togetherness and prosperity.
#diwali2023
#jicaindia
#festivals
Visited Delhi Metro Rail Academy having world class training facilities and 65,000 trainees so far from India and other countries like Dhaka and Jakarta. Hoping to continuously work together for imparting good practices and enhance knowledge sharing in
#metrorail
across the globe
Elated to witness the inauguration of
JICA-financed
#AtalSetu
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link by
@narendramodi
. India’s Longest Sea Bridge,uniting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in 20 mins and standing tall in engineering brilliance.Huge congratulations to
@MMRDA
, consultants and contractors.
Visited Bluebells School International today with
#HelloKitty
#Sanrio
to conduct an
#AchiiAadatCampaign
session for promoting hygiene habits to 470 children. We successfully completed a 3 day program, reaching over 1,300 children!Hope the sessions will benefit all in the future.
Had an enlightening discussion with students from Waseda University,
#Japan
about JICA's operation in India. I hope our conversation empowers them, for success in future endeavors.
#WasedaUniversity
#JICA
@waseda_univ
Congratulations on the completion of JICA financed
@IITHyderabad
Campus development dedicated by Hon’ble PM
@narendramodi
. Big step forward for the future of
#Hyderabad
,India. JICA remains committed to the endeavour of IITH to be an exemplary platform of Indo-Japan collaboration.
Excited to welcome 4 new
#JOCV
’s in
#JICAIndia
to be deployed in Gujarat, Delhi, Odisha, and Karnataka as sports , marketing and Japanese language educators. JICA will support their journey to create an impact in the mentioned areas.
@KGTTI_official
@UnivofDelhi
@laxmangyanpith
#JICA
signed Loan Agreements for 9 projects with the Govt of India, committing ODA loan of approximately INR 13,289 crore, covering sectors such as transport, climate change, health and innovation in various states in India.
#NortheastIndia
#Rajasthan
#Telangana
#Haryana
#UK
As
@OfficialDMRC
celebrates its 30th Foundation Day,
#JICA
congratulates DMRC on 30 years of successfully transforming Delhi's public transportation landscape and making the metro an admirable example of successful
#IndiaJapan
cooperation
@jica_direct_en
Honored to meet the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
@myogiadityanath
and attend the event promoting collaboration between Uttar Pradesh and Japan in Lucknow! We are ready to do more projects for UP.
Called on Chief Minister
@myogiadityanath
ji with a high level Japanese delegation from wide-ranging sectors!
Had productive discussions on how to promote further cooperation between Japan and UP.
Honoured to join
@VibrantGujarat
that shows the gateway to the future of India and the World under
@narendramodi
ji’s leadership. JICA is committed to support the future-oriented development of India in the field of infra, semicon and Green Industry with Japanese technologies.
Attended the Inauguration ceremony of casting training course at Karnataka German Technical Training Institute Bengaluru. Impressed to see our partner, Kimura Foundry Co. Ltd., to expand Japan’s top technology to Karnataka and help developing the foundry industry in India
#KGTTI
JICA signed a loan agreement of approx INR 932 crores with the Government of India for the Phase 2 of the Program for Japan-India Cooperative Actions towards
#SustainableDevelopmentGoals
in India. The project is implemented by
@NITIAayog
and will target 112 Aspirational Districts
Japanese disaster prevention technology “CHISAN” is adopted by Uttarakhand forest department
@ukfd_official
through the Uttarakhand forest
#disastermanagement
project to undertake restoration of forests and mitigate
#slopefailure
.
Great technology for hilly areas across India!
In Uttarakhand, unprecedented flooding and landslides occurred due to heavy rainfall.
JICA aims to establish a framework for implementing mountain disaster prevention measures utilizing slope stabilization techniques. The necessary techniques have been transferred successfully!
Attended the inauguration ceremony of newly constructed Multi Utility Centre (MUC) in
#Tripura
, and Check dams handed over to
#SHG
for creating enhanced employment opportunities during a project review mission for Sustainable Catchment Forest Management Project
@JicaTripura
7 students from Doshisha University's rugby team
@doshisha_rugby
in
#Japan
have been dispatched to India as volunteers to train local children in
#Bhubaneswar
, as rugby coaches. Look forward to further collaboration between Japan and
#Odisha
and the spread of
#rugby
in India.
Mr.Shuntaro Kawahara, Senior Adviser for Transportation Infrastructure from
#JICA
HQ shared the importance of
#resilient
infrastructure in
#ICDRI2024
session led by Mr.Kamal Kishore, highlighting JICA’s experience in supporting mountain highways in India.
@cdri_world
@jica_direct
Congratulations to Mr. Youhei Iwamizu, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer
#jocv
for successfully completing two years as a Rugby Coach at Om Landmark School in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. I hope he will be remembered for his professional contributions to
#rugby
in India!
#jicaindia
VIDEO | “We are really excited to see the work on all sections, such as Ahmedabad to BKC in Mumbai. The big change was on July 22 when the Maharashtra government decided to start tendering works within the state,” says JICA Chief Representative for India
@CR_JICAIndia
while
Attended 4th India Japan Intellectual Conclave "kizuna" held in Shillong with
#JICABangladesh
to showcase JICA's cooperation in the Bay of Bengal area. Delighted to know that so many exciting developments are happening to build physical as well as person to person connectivity.
#JICA
India with EOJ
@JapaninIndia
visited the Shiitake Cultivation Training Centre established under the
#HP
Crop Diversification Promotion Project.
Hope the centre will accelerate "Make in India" in shiitake and farmers' income generation.
Visited the Indian Blind and Para Judo Association (IBPJA) to observe Judo volunteer activities by
#JOCV
Mr. Nagao. He coaches local talents and India's national para-judo team. Two of them, having won medals in Asian Para Games were felicitated by the Honorable
@narendramodi
.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! The JFF ticket booking is now open for all Delhi shows🎉.
Tickets start from just Rs. 99!!
Venue: PVR Saket, Anupam
Dates: 12-15 October
Tickets can be booked through PVR and Bookmyshow.
Hurry up and grab yours!🥳
#jff
#japanesefilmfestival
#cinema
#JICA
in collaboration with
#NBM
and
#NECBDC
held the first Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) today in Guwahati. Look forward to the effective implementation of Technical Cooperation Project for Bamboo Use Promotion in the Northeast region.
#indiajapan
#jica
Japanese architects have conducted the final onsite inspections of
@IITHyderabad
facilities funded by
#JICA
to ensure successful completion by early next year. JICA will cooperate with IITH to promote people to people interactions and S&T collaborations between India and Japan.
Attended the inauguration ceremony of Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of
#Kolkata
East West Metro funded by
#JICA
, in the presence of
@narendramodi
. This metro, the first to pass under a river in India, will significantly improve commutation for residents of
#Howrah
and
#Kolkata
School sports meet in Japanese style (Undokai) held at Arwachin International School, with the participation of 10 JOCVs engaging in various activities! It is wonderful to witness such high enthusiasm and participation from both students and teachers at the
#JOCV
event.
#JICA
As part of the various measures being adopted by the Delhi government to combat pollution under GRAP-II stage, DMRC will run 40 additional train trips on weekdays (Mon-Fri) across its network starting Wednesday i.e, 25.10.2023.
Hilly regions of India and Japan both share challenges in hilly road maintenance.
@MORTHIndia
and other related agencies are now receiving a training in Japan to understand Japanese mountain road maintenance including slope protection and tunnel operation & management.
#JICA
JICA India and Deloitte Tohmatsu Morning Pitch will hold a hybrid seminar on “Shaping the Future for India’s Healthcare Sector & Medical devices” under the
#SDG
’s business Co-Creation Tsunagaru Lab.
You can register from the following link
#jicaindia
Glad to announce the first co-financing project with India Exim Bank for Mirsharai Steel Plant Development Project in Bangladesh to promote eco-friendly steel plant. We look forward to exploring more opportunities to work with India Exim Bank in third countries.
@IndiaEximBank
Glad to welcome 3 new Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers
#JOCV
to India, who shall share their Japanese language expertise with students across premier Indian Universities.
@GoaUniversity
@BCUCBSMS
@KIITUniversity
Today, on November 23rd, is Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan. It is a national holiday to honor the hard work of laborers. It is an occasion to respect labor, celebrate harvest and express gratitude each other of the year gone by.
Mr. Shishido, Special Advisor to President of JICA, visited NAVIS HR Bengaluru, a leading training institute that trains Indian youth to work in Japan, to discuss how to promote the TITP/SSW programs between
#Japan
and
#India
to enhance
#peopletopeople
exchange.
@NAVISResources
Mr. Fujii has dedicated himself as a rugby coach of Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer for 10 months at KISS Bhubaneshwar, Odisha 🏉
He is leaving India today but he will be remembered for his professional and personal contributions!
#jica
#jicaindia
#indiajapanrelations
#jocv
#JICA
visited water treatment plants rehabilitated under Agra Water Supply Project. Not only water from Yamuna river, but also from Upper Ganga Canal is brought through 130 km of pipelines to supply clean water and enhance people’s lives in
#Agra
and neighboring cities.
@JalUttar
I congratulate the Indian Blind Para Judo Association (IBPJA) judokas who made it to IBSA
#Judo
Grand Prix 2023, Tokyo and won 2 Bronze medals in J1 Male (60Kg) & J2 Female (48kg). Kudos to their hard work and appreciation of
#JOCV
, Mr. NAGAO for his dedicated coaching at IBPJA.
Congratulations to Mr.Kapli and Ms.Kokila on their remarkable achievements in
#Judo
, earning medals at Para Asian Games. They are both supported by JICA's Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, Mr.Nagao.
#AsianParaGames2023
@ParalympicIndia
@19thAGofficial
Attended 4th JCC for Project for the Comprehensive Improvement of Environmental Sanitation in
#Varanasi
.The project aims to improve water supply,sewerage treatment and solid waste management. Hope the insights from the project will continue to be utilized.
@JalUttar
@nagarnigamvns
Tsunagaru Lab organised its first ever hybrid event, themed “Shaping the future for India’s healthcare sector and medical devices” with over 160 participants. Hope to further strengthen collaboration between Japan and India to solve challenges India faces.
@DeloitteIndia
Six students from KISS Bhubaneshwar in Odisha, where Mr. Fujii coached as a
#JOCV
member, have been chosen for the Indian national team. They competed in the Asian Rugby Regional Qualifiers for Paris 2024, held in Japan on Nov 18-19.
Looking forward to their future performances!
JICA mission visited the Guwahati Water Supply Project (North Zone)
@gmdwsb
to review the progress of the project, which is expected to be commissioned soon. The project will contribute to provide safe,
#clean
, and regular drinking water to the people of
#Guwahati
city.
Japanese renowned bamboo artist, Ms. Hasegawa Kei and Mr. Inoue Waku visited India as a part of ‘Bamboo use promotion project in North Eastern Region’ to display their work at the 20th edition of Kerala
#bamboofestival
. Elated to see their interactions with people in
#Kerala
.
#JICA
Chair Lecture, delivered by the team from Univ. of Tokyo, Prof Fujino, Prof Ohno, and Prof Kawazoe, who designed the outstanding facilities in
#IITH
campus, concluded successfully with 100 participants. Looking forward to an everlasting collaboration between IITH and
#Japan
Congratulations on the inauguration of box drainage under JICA-financed Odisha Integrated Sanitation Improvement Project in Cuttack by Hon’bleCM
@Naveen_Odisha
. This achievement will enhance the livelihoods of the citizens of
#Cuttack
by mitigating the adverse impacts of floods.
The last meeting for
#JICA
project on improving environment sanitation in
#Varanasi
was held confirming huge achievements of 42% reduction of non-revenue water, enhanced solid waste water management, and hand over of
#Johkasou
to Varanasi.
@nagarnigamvns
@UPGovt
Experts at a JICA meeting emphasized proper waste collection, separation, and disposal rules. Projects in Varanasi for environmental sanitation were discussed
A third country training on “Climate Change Adaptation through Sustainable Forest and Watershed Management” in the Indian Himalayan region was organized in Uttarakhand for Nepal Forest Department Officials.
Happy to interact and be a part of such exchanges.
#jica
#indianepal
Congratulations to Odisha RFC for winning National Rugby 15s Championship (Division 1) in the Women's category. With several players from
@kissfoundation
who were coached by Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in the past, it's a proud moment for
#JICA
#JOCV
#jicaindia
Congratulations to Guwahati Jal Board that was awarded by ASCI for its IT initiative with a GIS based online system for consumer registration and water charge collection. Admirable innovation under
#JICA
funded Guwahati Water Supply Project.
@gmdwsb
𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Guwahati Jal Board's IT Initiative Earns Prestigious Recognition from the Centre for Innovation in Public Systems, (Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad).
@CMOfficeAssam
@TheAshokSinghal
Mr. Kawamura Kenichi,Senior Vice President of
#JICA
visited several project sites and participated in a safety management workshop with
@nhsrcl
, project management consultants,and contractors in
#Mumbai
.Demonstrating our steadfast commitment to ensuring a safer workplace for all.
Attended the opening ceremony of NEDO project for last mile connectivity with E-mobility by Japan’s Panasonic and India’s ETO Motors in partnership with DMRC and Delhi Transport. We continue to support for better urban transportation in India.
@NedoNewDelhi
@OfficialDMRC
Department of Economic Affairs , Ministry of Finance in collaboration with JICA convened the Tripartite Review Meeting of JICA Official Development Assistance (ODA) Projects. Had a fruitful discussion with DEA and all related agencies.
#jica
#jicaindia
#japanindiarelations
#india
Around 30 students, all 4th graders of New Delhi Japanese School undertook a tour of the Okhla Sewage Treatment Plant.
Hope it was a valuable opportunity for the children and teachers to learn about the cooperation between
#Japan
and
#India
.
@DelhiJalBoard
On
#WorldHealthDay
,
#JICA
stand committed to promoting accessible and affordable healthcare through our ODA projects such as the establishment of
@madurai_aiims
and urban healthcare project in
#TamilNadu
. Let's reaffirm our commitment to prioritizing health for a healthier India
#JICA
joined the India-Japan Innovation Symposium:Advancing Research, Networking,and Industry Partnerships hosted by
@iitgn
and
@NedoNewDelhi
to accelerate Indo-Japan collaboration in advanced technologies including
#semiconductors
and people to people exchanges for
#ViksitBharat
Participated as a key note speaker at industrial applications and supply chain session at IMPACT-G20X. I shared JICA's global startup ecosystem creation initiatives. I am glad to be a part of the very important moment of India hosting
#G20
.
#jica
#jicaindia
#japanindiarelations
I am privileged to be part of the
#IndoJapanConclave
organised by
@IndiaToday
and discuss the opportunities of digital technologies in enhancing Indo-Japan industrial cooperation. JICA will contribute to it through numerous projects in India including DelhiMetro.
@OfficialDMRC
.
Visited the Regional College of Nursing (RCN) in Guwahati, Assam and met the Principal and students taking Japanese language class.
We are looking forward to dispatching JOCV to RCN!!
#jica
#jicaindia
#JOCV
#RCN
Congratulations
@Neeraj_chopra1
for becoming the first Indian to win Gold at World Athletics Championships🥇
Very glad to see TOKYO Olympics gold medallists achieving historical success for the country. CHACK DE INDIA!
#jica
#jicaindia
#WorldAthleticsChampionship
The talented
@Neeraj_chopra1
exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships.
JCC for the Project on Capacity Enhancement for Management of Sewage Sludge was held with National River Conservation Directorate. The project aims for safe and effective utilization of sewage sludge with improving the environment and livelihood of Indian citizens.
@MoJSDoWRRDGR
Congratulations on the successful rescue of tunnel workers in Uttarkashi. Through our ongoing Technical Cooperation with
#MoRTH
and
@nhidcl
,
#JICA
will strive to strengthen safety and sustainability of mountainous highways.
Guidelines established by TC:
I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped laborers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been successfully rescued.
This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of the most significant rescue operations in recent years. Various departments and
Visited the construction site of
#DelhiMetro
Line 10 connecting key locations such as Tughlakabad, Saket, JNU and Aerocity. Excited to ride on tunnel boring machine that advances 15 meters/day. Looking forward to early completion.
@OfficialDMRC
#jica
#jicaindia
#Delhi
#metro
Congratulations to all, who participated at the Japanese Language speech contest organized by
#MOSAI
.
JICA is committed to provide language learning opportunities in India through Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers
#JOCV
to enhance people to people exchange between 🇯🇵 & 🇮🇳.
Congratulations on the 35th All India Japanese Language Speech Contest organized by MOSAI!!
Every one of the contestants is the winner regardless of the result! I hope they will continue learning Japanese and become bridges between 🇯🇵 and 🇮🇳😊
Congratulations on 15 years of friendship between Fukuoka prefecture and Delhi government. We exchanged views with Fukuoka delegation on issues such as waste disposal and renewable energy in Delhi for future collaboration. Hope
@Pref_Fukuoka
supports the successful resolution.
Exhilarating milestone as Delhi CM Shri
@ArvindKejriwal
and Vice Governor of Fukuoka Prefectural Government, H.E. Ms. Akie Omagari graced the momentous signing of MoUs.
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