Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) hosted a significant Japanese delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao and Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi. The visit aimed to strengthen industrial and academic ties between IIT-G and Japan. Director Prof. Devendra Jalihal welcomed the delegation, outlining IIT-G’s existing collaborations, including more than 10 honorary Japanese professors and the participation of over 70 Japanese students in academic programs in the last two years. Prof. Iwao acknowledged IIT Guwahati’s progress and deepening partnerships with Japanese organizations. Ambassador Keiichi pledged to improve the visa application process for students traveling to Japan. The delegation toured technological hubs like the Centre for Nanotechnology and IITG Research Park, interacted with startups, and witnessed a demonstration of an innovative robotic hand. They also learned about the Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII), showcasing IIT-G’s commitment to healthcare research and interdisciplinary collaboration. This visit is expected to enhance student mobility and joint technological endeavors between India and Japan.
Academic Ties Grow as IIT Guwahati, Japan Expand Research and Student Mobility Partnership
