Japanese Technology And UP’s Young Workforce To Drive New Healthcare Partnership

Lucknow, August 21 saw a significant meeting focused on fostering cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Japan in the healthcare sector. The UP-Japan Healthcare and Care Economy Partnership sectoral session, held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, brought together speakers to discuss the potential of combining Uttar Pradesh's young workforce with Japan's advanced technology.

Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister and Healthcare Investment Opportunities leader, emphasized that Uttar Pradesh has become one of the fastest-growing economies in India under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He highlighted the state's improved law and order, expanded infrastructure, and increased investment attractiveness.

Pathak noted that Uttar Pradesh possesses a large pool of trained and skilled human resources, which could meet Japan's growing demand for healthcare professionals. He suggested training young people in the Japanese language and work culture to align with Japanese companies' requirements. Additionally, efforts are underway to develop a Medical Tech Park with nearly 400 acres of land.

Amit Ghosh, Additional Chief Secretary, Health, revealed that Uttar Pradesh has signed MoUs with 12 pharmaceutical companies in a single day and that Japanese companies are showing strong interest in investing in the state. Plans are being prepared to explore new possibilities in robotics technology with Japanese cooperation.

Kapil Dev Agarwal, Minister for Vocational Education and Skill Development, stressed that integrating Japanese technology with Uttar Pradesh's youth power would create new growth opportunities. The state has established a transparent investment ecosystem and is equipping youth with skills and foreign language training to improve employment prospects both within India and overseas.

Anil Rajbhar, Labour and Employment Minister, reiterated that the government's priority is employment generation, with a growing demand for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled manpower across India and abroad. He highlighted the rapid progress in road, water, and air connectivity, making Uttar Pradesh no longer just a landlocked state.

Dr Hari Om, Principal Secretary, Skill Development, said that Uttar Pradesh has the capacity to train lakhs of young people annually in ITIs and polytechnic institutions. Dr M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary, Labour and Employment, pointed out that Japan faces an ageing population and labour shortages, creating a need for trained workers in various sectors.

Pulkit Khare, Mission Director of Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, emphasized the state's large youth population as a significant strength. The government is continuously working to align skill development programs with changing requirements, ensuring that Uttar Pradesh remains a key player in the global healthcare sector.