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SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

From February 2022 to December 2022

The Session 1: India Japan: how near, how far
26th February 2022

Our first session will offer a rare confluence of observations and assessments by the career diplomats and experts in international relations.  The speakers have witnessed the historical developments of the bilateral relations between India and Japan.  We will be able to hear their observations and perspectives thanks to their first-hand contacts with top leadership from government, industry, and civil society, that will guide us towards our future engagement in the bilateral relations and beyond.

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Session 2: Information Technology, innovation, and industries 
23rd April 2022 at 4 pm IST (7:30 pm JST)

While acknowledging India’s phenomenal growth in the field of information technology, this session seeks to deepen our understanding on changing scenario in Indian IT industries, current trend and possibilities from a Japanese perspective.  The significant role of innovation will be critically examined through practical experiences through a journey of an Indian professional who has explored possibilities for startups for IT industry in India and Japan.  We try to give you an opportunity to envisage the future course of innovation in the bilateral relations with due consideration of on-going global trend.

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Session 3: Business and innovation opportunities
25th June 2022 at 4 pm IST (7:30 pm JST)

While India is today emerging as a global hub for manufacturing and innovation and promoting ease of business with the flagship programmes like Digital India, Smart City, and Startup India, the ‘Society 5.0’ initiative of Japan is further providing an extensive scope of collaboration in different sectors. Taking account of the various stakeholder groups involved (like business associations/trade bodies, governments, startups), this session will explore the promising avenues of business and innovation, which can significantly complement the expanding bilateral trade relations between India and Japan.

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Session 4: Development perspectives 
27th August 2022 at 4 pm IST (7:30 pm JST)

Session 4 highlights development challenges through governmental and non-governmental perspectives with first-hand accounts of nearly three decades.  The audience will be journeyed through JICA’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) cooperation to India, such as urban railways in metropolitan cities, road connectivity in the north eastern region, water supply, environment improvement, and human resource development, that has significantly contributed in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Japan. Experiences and lessons through grassroot initiatives and interactions as well as voluntary actions in India would give us an insight about India’s new challenges, potentials, and innovative approaches that can help Japan to increase cooperation in India in the years to come.

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Session 5: Climate change, disaster risks, and social innovation
15 October 2022 at 4 pm IST (7:30 pm JST)

In the backdrop of changing climate and the rising frequency and intensity of disasters worldwide, this session will mainly focus on understanding the contemporary risk scenario and the potential pathways of addressing emerging disaster risks. Deliberating on the evolution of disaster management field globally, the session will highlight the complex hazard profiles of India and Japan, while highlighting the areas of shared importance. Particularly, the relevance of social innovation will be discussed in the context of stimulating sustainable solutions to solve the current social problems.

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Session 6: Culture, Yoga, Music
17 December 2022 at 4 pm IST (7:30 pm JST)

Culture thrives amongst people.  Our last session offers an opportunity to visualize people-to-people exchange that can be at the core of enhancing and enriching the bilateral relations between India and Japan.  While acknowledging the unique contribution of each culture, the speakers will seek for interactions of cultures through common platforms such as yoga and music.  Seeking synchronization of body and soul as well as your inner self and nature, this session would reflect upon the evolution of self through a journey of cultural exploration and people’s participation through cultural dialogues.

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