Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai interacted with a 17-member student delegation from Ehime University, Japan, during their academic visit to the state. The meeting focused on strengthening student exchanges and exploring opportunities in education, research, technology and innovation.
Three-Day Student Exchange Visit
The Japanese students visited Chhattisgarh from September 12 to 14 under the Academic, Teaching and Cultural Visit Programme for Students, organised as part of the India-Japan student exchange initiative.
The delegation was hosted by NIT Raipur, where the students also visited research and incubation facilities.
Focus on Research and Technology
During the interaction, discussions covered education, research, technological innovation, startups and opportunities for greater engagement between students and young people from India and Japan.
Sai said stronger interaction between educational institutions in the two countries could create opportunities for joint research projects, technology collaboration and startup initiatives.
India-Japan Cultural Connections
The Chief Minister also spoke about the longstanding cultural and spiritual links between India and Japan, particularly the influence of Buddhist philosophy.
He highlighted the shared values associated with Buddhism and said student and youth exchanges could further strengthen understanding and people-to-people connections between the two countries.
Japanese Students Explore Chhattisgarh
During their visit, the students learned about Chhattisgarh’s cultural and historical heritage. They visited Sirpur, where they explored the region’s Buddhist heritage, architecture, art and history.
The delegation also visited research and incubation centres at NIT Raipur, receiving information about ongoing research, startup activities and emerging technologies being developed at the institute.
Students Share Their Experiences
The students interacted with the Chief Minister and shared their experiences from the visit. They spoke positively about Indian food and also discussed their experience of learning about the traditions and cultural significance of Ganesh Utsav.
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Scope for Future Collaboration
The visit brought together cultural exchange with academic exposure, creating opportunities for students and institutions from Chhattisgarh and Japan to explore research, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship partnerships in the future.
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