The honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, virtually inaugurated the Campus Development Project of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The IITH is a prestigious institution for higher education in science and technology, playing a vital role in developing leaders for India's progress and strengthening the India-Japan relationship.
Ambassador SUZUKI Hiroshi of Japan conveyed congratulations on behalf of the Japanese government and people, commending Prime Minister Modi's leadership in realizing the significant project. He also acknowledged Professor B S Murty, the Director of IITH, for constructing an excellent campus and providing high-quality education. Ambassador Suzuki expressed Japan's pleasure in collaborating with the development of IITH, anticipating it to become a hub for students interested in studying in Japan and fostering deeper educational partnerships between the two nations.
Ms. IMOTO Sachiko, Senior Vice President of JICA, shared her joy at the completion of the flagship project, emphasizing the historic significance for India-Japan relations. She highlighted the 17 years of collaboration between IITH and JICA, covering various projects and initiatives. Ms. Imoto expressed hope for a focus on human resource development in the technical field and increased people-to-people exchange between India and Japan. She mentioned recent initiatives like the 'FRIENDSHIP project,' 'IITH Japan Week,' and 'JICA Chair Lecture' as crucial steps towards achieving these goals, concluding with a declaration of the enduring friendship between India, Japan, and IITH.
