GUWAHATI: A delegation from Japan engaged in a productive interaction with students from Assam's agricultural sector during an informative session held on October 26. The primary focus of this programme was to discuss work opportunities in Japan for proficient manpower interested in pursuing careers in the agriculture field under Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) programme, which operates within the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).
This initiative represents a new avenue for aspiring agricultural professionals and complements the existing caregiver scheme. In addition, efforts have been made to introduce the Japanese language curriculum at the Guwahati Nursing College to support these ventures.
The Japanese delegation, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan, featured members from various autonomous and private entities. These delegates have been tasked with identifying workforce requirements from across Japan and recruiting suitable candidates from Guwahati.
The session was attended by Bhaskar Pegu, the Director of Agriculture for Assam. Speaking on the occasion, Pegu emphasised the exceptional opportunities available for Assam's students to work in Japan and encouraged them not to miss this brilliant chance.
The session saw active participation from students representing Assam Agriculture University in Jorhat and Nalbari College of Horticulture. Faculty members, scientists, and officials from the Assam Agriculture Department were also in attendance.
The Japanese delegation was led by Prof. Ashok Kumar Chawla, Advisor (Japan) from the Ministry of External Affairs. The team included Shin Kurotani, Deputy Executive Director and General Manager of the National Chamber of Agriculture in Japan, Ryunosuku Tagawa from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, and Kohei AOKI of the National Chamber of Agriculture in Japan.
