By providing scholarships to Nepalese government officials through the Japan Development Scholarship (JDS) program, Japan exhibits its strong commitment to the development of that country's human resources. The Japanese ambassador to Nepal, Kikuta Yutaka, began discussions at a send-off party for Nepali government officials who will be studying in Japan as part of the project for the Development of Human Resources Scholarship (JDS) by quoting a well-known John F. Kennedy quotation. "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country".
In his speech, Ambassador Kikuta, a seasoned and illustrious Japanese diplomat, offered helpful counsel and illuminating pointers to the Nepalese public workers beginning their path toward higher study in Japan. Calling President Kennedy's advice, Ambassador Kikuta urged his colleagues and Nepalese government employees to consider how they may benefit society rather than focusing simply on pursuing personal wealth at all costs.
Young Nepalese government employees now have the chance to enroll in Master's and Doctoral level programs at prominent Japanese institutions thanks to the JDS (Japanese Grant Assistance for the Development of Human Resources Scholarship). 22 government employees will travel to Japan to advance their education this year, with 20 pursuing master's degrees and two pursuing PhDs. After finishing their studies, JDS fellows will be expected to be engaged in creating and putting into implementation plans for socio-economic development in Nepal, embark on leadership roles there, and improve bilateral ties between Japan and Nepal.
The Japanese Embassy issued a press statement with this information. Congratulations were offered by Ambassador Kikuta to the chosen JDS fellows, and he wished them a fruitful academic experience visiting Japan, which has turned out to be a popular choice among Nepali students looking to study abroad. There is an urgent necessity for highly qualified government workers with foreign education as Nepal moves from unified to federal frameworks. Under its JDS fellowship program, Japan has been meeting these criteria and giving Nepali public workers vital experience and possibilities. Scholarship programs offered by Japan have been crucial in fostering Nepal's civil service growth and improving its efficiency.
According to a recently finalized grand agreement between the governments of Japan and Nepal, the Japanese government has increased its contribution to the nation for the Initiative for the Development of Human Resources Scholarship (JDS) for the Fiscal Year 2024, amounting to NPR 385 million (or 424,000,000 Japanese Yen). Government personnel will be able to further their study at respected Japanese Universities thanks to this kind of donation. In comparison to the Fiscal Year 2022–2023, it represents an increase from the grant aid of 376 million Japanese Yen. This humanitarian initiative will be supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
