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Nobel Prize winner Takaaki Kajita has made a remarkable statement about India's innovation progress. He specifically highlighted India's dramatic rise in the Global Innovation Index rankings. The Japanese physicist emphasized that Japan should learn from India's approach to research and development. This comes alongside a resolution signed by 20 leading Japanese scientists supporting PM Modi's vision for Indo-Japan tech partnership.

Key Points: Nobel Laureate Kajita Says Japan Must Learn From India Innovation

  • India's Global Innovation Index ranking surged from 91 in 2014 to 38 in 2024
  • 20 top Japanese scientists signed a resolution supporting Modi's Indo-Japan vision
  • Collaboration aims to merge Indian talent with Japanese technology for next-gen revolution
  • Partnership focuses on leveraging mutual strengths in science and technology fields
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Japan should learn from India on rapid advancement in field of Research & Innovation: Nobel laureate Takaaki Kajita

Nobel Prize winner Takaaki Kajita praises India's Global Innovation Index rise from 91 to 38, urging Japan to adopt India's R&D focus under PM Modi's vision.

"Japan should learn from India on the rapid advancement in the field of Research & Innovation - Takaaki Kajita"

Chandigarh, September 29

Japanese Nobel laureate Takaaki Kajita praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Indo-Japan collaboration in science and technology, highlighting India's remarkable rise in the Global Innovation Index (GII), according to an official statement.

Kajita, a renowned physicist, attributed India's growth to the Modi government's strategic focus on research and development (R&D). He praised India's rapid advancement in the Global Innovation Index during the last 11 years, according to the statement.

During the recent Japan visit, PM Modi had called for a joint collaboration between Indian talent and Japanese technology to create a next-generation tech revolution. Takaaki, along with 20 renowned Japanese scientists, signed a resolution to extend support to PM Modi's vision for Indo-Japan joint partnership in the field of research and innovation.

Kajita emphasised the importance of deepening the Indo-Japanese partnership in science and technology. The partnership in science and technology is expected to leverage mutual strengths, driving innovation and future advancements.

"Japan should learn from India on the rapid advancement in the field of Research & Innovation", said Takaaki Kajita, a Japanese physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 2015 for his distinguished work in discovering the oscillations of neutrinos.

Takaaki was participating in the international conference on 'India-Japan Next Generation Science and Technology Partnership: Academic and Research' hosted by India's premier educational institution, Chandigarh University, and Japan's top-ranked university, the University of Tokyo, in Japan's capital city.

While speaking during the conference, Takaaki said, "India's rapid advancement in the Global Innovation Index from 91 rank in 2014 to 38 in 2024 has surprised the world. Japan should learn from India how the government should focus on the field of R&D."

India has climbed to 38th position in the GII, up from 91st in 2014, showcasing its growing global stature.

Earlier, on September 9, speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the ISA Steel conclave in New Delhi, Kazuo Mike Fujisawa, Representative of the Japan Iron & Steel Federation, told ANI that many Japanese steel companies are showing interest in India.

"India has high steel production growth, and its population is growing, so it has high steel consumption per capita," he said.

India and Japan have been long-time trade partners in the steel industry.

- ANI

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Arjun K
While the progress is commendable, we still have a long way to go. Many Indian researchers struggle with funding and infrastructure. Hope this partnership addresses these ground realities too.
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Rohit P
Japan-India collaboration is a win-win! Japanese precision technology combined with Indian innovation and talent can create wonders. Looking forward to more joint research projects! 🚀
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I've seen the transformation firsthand. The government's push for innovation is creating opportunities for young Indians. This partnership could open doors for many startups.
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Michael C
Impressive growth story! The steel industry collaboration mentioned shows how deep these ties go. Hope this leads to more manufacturing and technology transfer that benefits both economies.
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Kavya N
Chandigarh University hosting such prestigious conferences shows how our educational institutions are becoming world-class. More universities should focus on international collaborations like this! 👏

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