Over 80 percent of the technology companies in Fukuoka, Japan , including semiconductor , automobile , IT and other manufacturing units , are currently facing a severe shortage of technically skilled human resources.
To overcome this shortage, Fukuoka Prefecture of Japan has requested the Haryana government to make the youth here technically competent as per their needs so that the shortage of human resources can be overcome by providing employment to 50,000 youth in Fukuoka Prefecture in the next five years.
To further strengthen cooperation between the Haryana Government and Fukuoka Prefecture of Japan in the field of industrial investment , skill development , technical education and human resource development , a high-level meeting was held on Monday at Haryana Niwas , Chandigarh under the banner of ‘ Haryana-Fukuoka Connect- 2026’ . In the meeting, representatives of Fukuoka Prefecture Government , Fukuoka Institute of Technology and the industry brainstormed on various topics with representatives of Haryana Government , universities and various departments.
During the meeting, various aspects of cooperation between Haryana and Fukuoka, including the industrial ecosystem , investment opportunities , technical human resources, and education, were discussed in detail. Both sides agreed to expand employment , internship, and skill development opportunities for Indian youth , particularly 50,000 students and technical professionals from Haryana, in Japan over the next five years .
Amneet P. Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Foreign Cooperation, Haryana, briefed the delegation on the Haryana Government’s industrial policies , investment incentive schemes, and the specialized industrial ecosystem being developed for Japanese companies. The State Government reiterated its commitment to providing investors with expedited approvals , a single-window system, and an industry-friendly environment.
He said that last year, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited Japan and expressed his commitment to development through mutual cooperation in various sectors. Furthermore, mutual coordination with Japan will prove to be a milestone in realizing the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. He stated that Haryana and Japan need to exchange knowledge in the fields of history and cultural heritage so that both regions can better understand each other. He also emphasized the need to work together in areas such as green jobs and green fuels.
Dr. Amit Kumar Aggarwal, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Haryana, said that to institutionalize cooperation between Haryana and Fukuoka, a ” Haryana Sakura Working Group ” has been formed, through which a ” dedicated help desk ” has also been established to assist Fukuoka-based companies and institutions. He said that a single window system has been implemented for various types of permissions for companies investing in Haryana.
He said that Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is taking personal interest in preparing technically competent youth as per the requirements of Fukuoka so that more and more youth of Haryana can get employment opportunities at international level. He said that through the Department of Foreign Cooperation and with the cooperation of HKRN, students studying in higher education institutions and universities of Haryana will get an opportunity to fill the shortage of human resources in Fukuoka. He informed that new courses in Japanese language and other technical education will also be started in the educational institutions of Haryana as per the requirement of Fukuoka.
Director General of the Department of Foreign Cooperation, Ashok Kumar Meena, stated that the Department of Foreign Cooperation is continuously working to assist foreign companies and will work closely with Fukuoka to provide technically skilled human resources. He emphasized the need to work together to create ecosystems in the fields of culture , heritage, and spirituality , and to develop sister city and eco-town models.
Pawan Kumar Chaudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister in the Department of Foreign Cooperation, proposed establishing a campus of the Fukuoka Institute of Technology in Gurugram to meet the educational needs of Japanese professionals and their families residing in Haryana and the National Capital Region. He stated that Haryana is emerging as a preferred destination for international higher education institutions. The establishment of the University of Southampton campus in Gurugram is a significant milestone in the state’s higher education sector. Chaudhary stated that the presence of a prestigious Japanese educational institution in Haryana will not only strengthen academic cooperation between the two regions but also play a vital role in research partnerships, faculty exchanges, industry-academia collaboration, and the development of globally competitive talent.
