News Letter

FY 2021

January - March 2022 (PDF/1.30MB)

• First Orthotropic Steel Deck (OSD) Erected in Package 1 of JICA funded ‘The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Bridge project
• The Contract for 237.1 km long Track package of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project has been signed
• Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi celebrates inauguration of JICA's project on pollution abatement of Mula-Mutha rivers in Pune
• JICA, MoRTH hold final JCC meeting on capacity development project of highways in mountainous regions
• JICA, MoRTH sign agreement for capacity development for resilient mountainous highways in India
• Declaration of strategic partnership between Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and SBICAP Ventures Ltd (SVL) for private sector
• JICA signs grant agreement of 4 billion Yen (INR 250 crores approx.) with the Government of India for the ‘Project for the Improvement of Power Supply in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• JICA extends ODA loan of INR 2942 crores for project to strengthen Assam's Health System
• JICA extends ODA Loan of INR 7517 crores for the Dedicated Freight Corridor Project (Phase 2) (III)
• JICA extends ODA Loan of INR 4710 crores for Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase 2 (II)
• JICA extends ODA loan of INR 680 crore for Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project for Climate Change Response
• JICA extends ODA loan of INR 413 crores for the Uttarakhand Integrated Horticulture Development Project
• JICA extends ODA loan of INR 2391 crores for Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Project (Phase 3)
• JICA extends ODA Loan of INR 1492 crores to India for the North-East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project (Phase 6)
• On International Education Day: JICA shares its plans to strengthen and upskill the Indian Youth and contribute to the collective wellbeing of the society
• On National Cleanliness Day, JICA marks one-year of the Achhi Aadat Campaign impacting more than 30 million beneficiaries in 15 states in India
• World Water Day 2022: JICA promises to deliver funding solutions to tackle groundwater depletion across India
• JICA commissions intervention research with PwC to further strengthen its commitment to gender equality in India

July - December 2021 (Issue51 (PDF/1.73MB))

• Opening Ceremony of the Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Centre
• DMRC unveils JICA funded Trilokpuri section ensuring seamless travel in Delhi after conquering the obstacles during Covid-19
• Safety Management Seminar for JICA Supported Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Project
• DMRC unveils JICA funded Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand extension after conquering the overwhelming obstacles faced during Covid-19
• JICA supported campus facility inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)
• JICA announces to expand the focus of Achhi Aadat Campaign in Mumbai in partnership with MMRC, MMRDA and Yokohama city in Japan
• Driverless Metro Trains begin their journey in Delhi Metro's longest corridor with Japan's Support
• First Full Span Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Girder erected in a casting yard in Navsari, for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project
• Inauguration of the Delhi Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Installation Project with Japan's Support
• JICA Experts' Demonstration and Training for portable track geometry measuring trolley under Technical Cooperation Project for Capacity Development on Railway Safety
• JICA signs a Record of Discussions for a Technical Cooperation Project at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)
• JICA signs loan agreement for women's financial inclusion in India
• Supporting Indian DX startups through investment in a Japanese VC fund (Private Sector Investment Finance)
• Signing of Record of Discussion for "Project for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases in Tamil Nadu"
• Supporting Indian SMEs engaged in solving social and environmental issues through investment in an impact investment fund (Private Sector Investment Finance)
• Mr. SAITO Mitsunori appointed as the new Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency India Office
• Hello Kitty sings for children in India to wash hands together
• JICA supports India for Capacity Development on Railway Safety
• JICA announces to disclose a video where Hello Kitty sings in Hindi as an edutainment gift to children on Diwali
• Japanese character Kumamon met His Excellency Ambassador of India to Japan, introducing his first Indo-Japan collaboration video
• Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: JICA communicates its contributions towards strengthening social development through promoting sports
• JICA congratulates India on 75 glorious years of Independence
• Zero Emissions Day: JICA Supports India to Meet its Environmental, Social and Economic Goals
• JICA Commemorates World Tourist Day by Investing in Infrastructure to Strengthen Tourism Experience in India
• JICA organizes contest on Global Handwashing Day to promote correct handwashing habits, under its ‘Achhi Aadat' Campaign
• On Global Handwashing Day, JICA India undertakes activities to increase awareness about hygiene and cleanliness
• JICA celebrates World Toilet Day
• JICA celebrates International Volunteer Day to strengthen people-to-people exchange between India and Japan
• National Energy Conservation Day: JICA supports India's efforts to achieve the targets set under the National Electricity Plan

January - June 2021 (Issue51 (PDF/1.28MB))

• Flag off ceremony for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Project Supported by Japan
• India- Japan Joint Research Program for a modal shift of urban transportation towards a low carbon society through scientific traffic analysis
• JICA reiterated commitments for supporting the newly announced PM-ASBY scheme for strengthening India's public healthcare system
• Chennai Metro Phase 1 is now fully operational; Section of Washermanpet - Wimco Nagar (9.051km), supported by Japan, was flagged off
• Foundation stone laid for Dhubri-Phulbhari Bridge, India's longest river bridge, connecting Assam and Meghalaya demonstrating the cooperation between Japan and India, in development of the North East of India
• Foundation Stone laid for NH208 from Kailasahar to Khowai in Tripura demonstrating the Cooperation to Strengthen Connectivity in the Northeast Region and between India and Bangladesh
• Training & Certification service by Japan Railway Technical Service (JARTS) for Track construction work for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project
• JICA Extends ODA Loan of INR 2,000 Crore for ‘The COVID-19 Crisis Response Support Loan for Social Protection'
• Signing of Loan Agreement for "Climate Change Management Project" in India
• JICA extends ODA Loan of INR 8,390 Cr for Phase IV of Delhi Metro Project
• JICA extends ODA loan of INR 3,272 Cr for sustainable and clean water supply in two districts of Rajasthan
• JICA extends ODA Loan of INR 3,717 Cr for developing 80 km metro under Namma Metro Phase 2 in Bengaluru
• JICA extends ODA loan of INR 807 Cr for promotion of agricultural productivity and increasing farmer's income in Himachal Pradesh
• JICA extends ODA Loan of INR 645 crore for developing the connectivity in Kolkata with India's first underwater tunnel
• JICA extends ODA Loan of INR 1,061 Cr for the Strengthening of North East Road Network Connectivity
• JICA Extends ODA Loan of INR 1,627 Cr to establish All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
• JICA's note on COVID Emergency Assistance to India
• JICA undertakes PAN India study to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
• Special episodes of "Cells at Work", a popular Japanese Manga series has been launched to promote understanding of COVID-19 and its prevention, for Indian audiences/ Youth
• JICA celebrates the third International Day of Education 2021
• On National Cleanliness Day, JICA starts "Achhi Aadat (Good Habit) Campaign" to promote hand washing, nail cleaning and other hygiene practices
• International Women's Day 2021: JICA supports all-inclusive women growth through its agriculture, health, and forestry projects
• World Water Day 2021: JICA raises respect for the most valuable resource of earth
• On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, JICA commits to establish a stronger healthcare system at workplaces
• On International Day for Biological Diversity, JICA reveal its plan to develop a way of support for biodiversity conservation
• JICA shares commitment towards restoring the planet through energy efficient and sustainable solutions on World Environment Day

FY 2020

April - June 2020 (Issue49 (PDF/1.50MB))

• Launched "Farm to Family" initiative to support revenues for Andhra Pradesh's mango farmers amidst COVID-19
• "Connecting Farmers with Consumers" to bring fresh vegetables to families in Ranchi, amidst the pandemic
• Launched "SDGs Business Co-creation Lab - Tsunagaru Lab" to create a bridge between Japanese Companies and Indian Social Enterprises
• Celebrated the importance of International Cooperation to Care for Nature on World Environment Day

FY 2019

January - March 2020 (Issue48 (PDF/1.16MB))

• Signed 9 Loan Agreements with the Government of India to Strengthen India-Japan Relationship
• Signed a Loan Agreement to Support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in India
• Signed a Loan Agreement to improve housing loan access for low-income households in India
• JICA Volunteers Deployed to Improve Rugby in India
• JICA Bolsters Mobility by Inaugurating Kolkata East West Metro Line 2
• Organized International Workshop on "Impact of Crop Diversification on Farmer's Income and Food Security"
• JICA Promotes Sustainable Forest Management by Enhancing Capacity of Forestry Sector Officials
• Supporting Capacity Development for Railway Safety in India

October - December 2019 (Issue47 (PDF/1.55MB))

• Promoting Efficient Transport Network by Inaugurating Delhi Metro's Grey Line (Line 9)
• Ensuring holistic Human Resource Development by hosting 8th "IIT-H-Japan Collaboration Academic Fair"
• Supporting Capacity Development for Indian Railway Safety
• Providing Solutions for Biodiversity Conservation and Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution through Workshop in Sikkim
• Enabling Capacity Enhancement for Sustainable Agriculture & Irrigation in Mizoram
• Mentoring Young Leaders of India in Renewable Energy Development through Japan's Knowledge Co-Creation Program
• Promoting Holistic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Amblyopia through Workshop in Ahmedabad

July - September 2019 (Issue46 (PDF/920KB))

• Boosting Sewerage Treatment through Yamuna Action Plan Project (III)
• Congratulating all students on completion of Training on Advanced Mould in CIPET Lucknow and Wishing them Success in bringing change in the Manufacturing Sector
• Seven New JICA Volunteers Deployed to India for Sharing their Knowledge and Experience
• Promoting Capacity Development for Railway Safety by Visiting Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities under Technical Cooperation Project
• Second Bamboo Workshop to Boost Production and Value Chain Management in North East States
• Dispatching JICA Experts for Railway Safety Management and Track Maintenance under Technical Cooperation Project
• Promoting Sustainable Forest Management with People's Participation and Technical Advancement
• Voice of JICA staff

April - June 2019 (Issue45 (PDF/1.75MB))

• Promoting Environmental Sustainability through Quality Solutions
• India- Japan Joint Research Program launched to Create Innovative Solution for Severe Traffic Congestion
• Japanese Companies Present their Special Technologies for Sewerage Treatment
• Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Environmental Development in India
• Supporting India for Capacity Development on Railway Safety

FY 2018

January - March 2019 (Issue44 (PDF/3.88MB))

• Strengthening Chennai's Transport Network by Inaugurating the Final Stretch of Phase- I of Chennai Metro Project
• New Metro system to enhance mobility in Ahmedabad
• Learning Innovative Approaches and New Techniques to Protect Forest Ecosystems
• Encouraging Efficient Distribution System for Agricultural yields at Inaugural Ceremony of Temperature Controlled Solar Powered Warehouse in West Bengal
• Ground-Breaking Ceremony of Campus Development Project of IIT Hyderabad
• Dispatching the 1st Group of JICA Experts for Technical Cooperation Project for Capacity Development on Railway Safety
• Inauguration of Project for Sustainable Catchment Forest Management Assures Continuous Improvement of Forests in Tripura
• International Women's Day: Taking Small Steps towards Bigger Change
• Award Ceremony for Posters Drawn by School Children on theme of "Mottainai"

October - December 2018 (Issue43 (PDF/3.72MB))

• Signed Loan Agreements to Strengthen India-Japan Relationship
• Enhanced Mobility by Inaugurating New Section of Delhi Metro's Pink Line (Line 7)
• Commenced Technical Cooperation Project for Capacity Development on Railway Safety
• Held the 7th Edition of the ‘IIT Hyderabad - Japan Collaboration Academic Fair'
• Inaugurated the Jharkhand Horticulture Intensification by Micro Drip Irrigation Project
• Inaugurated the Orissa Integrated Sanitation Improvement Project (Phase II)
• Extended Champions for Societal Manufacturing (CSM) Project till 2020
• Highlighted the Vision for Open Defecation Free India at World Toilet Summit 2018
• Voice of JICA Staff

June - September 2018 (Issue42 (PDF/5.59MB))

• JICA Is Committed to Improve Transportation, Signs Loan Agreement for High Speed Rail and Kolkata Metro Project
• JICA Promotes Ease of Travel by Inaugurating the Delhi Metro's Pink Line
• JICA Extended Technical Assistance for Capacity Development and Safety of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
• The Project for Improvement of Himachal Pradesh Forest Ecosystems Management and Livelihoods Inaugurated
• JICA's Contribution Towards The World Class International Convention Centre In Varanasi
• JICA promotes tourism at Workshop on Ajanta-Ellora
• JICA shared their insights about Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Operations at the DMIC Seminar
• JICA Experts Shared key Insights at the International Buddhist Conclave 2018 to Enhance Tourism at Buddhist Sites in India
• JICA Organizes 9th Project Directors Meeting of JICA-Assisted Forestry & Natural Resource Management Projects
• Children cherished Learning through Storytelling Session of JICA-Supported Mottainai Grandma Picture Book in New Delhi
• JICA Celebrated 12th Anniversary of VLFM / CSM Learning Convention in Mumbai
• India-Sri Lanka Youth Rugby Friendship Match between teams led by JICA Volunteers, held in Odisha
• Mr. Katsuo Matsumoto joins as the new Chief Representative of JICA India
• Introducing JICA Staff

April - May 2018 (Issue41 (PDF/4.13MB))

• JICA Shared Insights on Solid Waste Management at the 8th Regional 3R Forum, Indore
• JICA Shared Best Practices to Enhance Forest Ecosystems at the 10th Annual Forestry Workshop
• The First National Level Workshop for Agriculture Projects Supported by JICA in India
• Promoting Excellence in Healthcare Sector in Tamil Nadu through JICA's Cooperation
• JICA India Chief Highlighted Japanese Contribution at the North-East Development Conclave
• JICA India Chief Addressed "India- Japan Ties" at the Ahmedabad Management Association
• Japanese Technology for Rainwater Harvesting Using Plastic Underground Storage Facilities
• Safe Water Distribution started in Nagaur, Rajasthan with JICA's Support
• JICA Facilitated Delhi Metro Tour for the Japanese Parliament Delegation
• JICA Congratulates Mr. Vineet Sarin for Receiving ‘Star Alumni Award' from his Alma Mater for his Contribution towards ‘Environment & Social Sector - Development Banking'

FY 2017

July - September 2017 (Issue38 (PDF/6.08MB))

• JICA Extends its Cooperation to Strengthem India- Japan Relationship
• JICA's Cooperation Leads to Efficient Sewerage Treatment for One- Third of Bengaluru Population
• JICA's Cooperation towards Mizoram is Actively in Progress
• JICA is Actively Participating in the Dialouge for Noth-East States of India
• Project Directors Meeting for Government Officials of Forestry and Natural Resources Management Projecrs Organised by JICA
• Informative Academic Fair: Broadening the Career Horizon with "Master of Public Policy"
• JICA Flagged off its First Extensive Program in India to Support Urban Healthcare in 17 Cities of Tamil Nadu
• First SCADA System with Water- Controlled Valves for Equitable Water Distribution Commenced in Delhi
• Knowledge Sharing: 'On the Job Training (OJT)' for JICA Peru Officers in India

April - June 2017 (Issue37 (PDF/4.68MB))

• Inauguration of JICA's Cooperation to Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project (Phase 2) for Strengthening Livelihood Activities for Brighter Future
• Strides in Public Health and Environment: JICA Lends Support for Enhancing Sewerage Treatment Capacity in Bengaluru
• JICA Boosts Urban Mobility in Bengaluru through Completion of Entire Stretch of Namma Metro
• JICA Promotes Smoother Travel and Boosts Prosperity through Chennai Metro Project (Phase 1) Underground Section Inauguration
• 52nd Annual Meeting of African Development Bank -2017, Gandhinagar
• JICA's Exceptional Work Showcased at FICCI's Smart Railways Conclave
• JICA India Office Relocated to Hindustan Times House, K.G Marg, New Delhi

FY 2016

January - March 2017 (Issue36 (PDF/10.59MB))

• JICA's Success Stories on Enhancing Environmental Conditions and Strenghening Livelihood Activities SHowcased at Annual Workshop on Sector Projects
• JICA Supports Doubled Soybean Production and Raised Economic Development  of Frmersin Madhya Pradesh
• JICA Pomoted Intensive Discussions on the Issue of Air Pollution: Effects and Challenges for Better Air
• A Two Day Seminar Showcased JICA's Acheivement in Reducation of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Jaipur
• JICA's Chief Economist Successively Arrived at India: Making a Presentation at Workshop on Quality Infrastructure (CPR), and Paneling in The Growth Net Summit 5.0 (CII)
• JICA in Association with the Confideration of India Industry (CII) Celebrated 10 Years of Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM)/ Champions for Societal Manufacturing (CSM) Towards "Make in India"
• JICA Discusses its Role towards Sustainable Development in the 7th ICRIER-PRI Workshop
• Taisei Kougyou, a Japanese Firm, Held an "Environmentally Freindly Toilet Waste Water Treatment System" Seminar Supported by JICA

October - December 2016 (Issue35 (PDF/6.55MB))

• JICA's President Visits India to Strengthen the Special Cooperative Relationship between India and Japan
• JICA Promotes Smooth Implementation of The Mumbai- Ahmedabad High Speed Railway Project - Signed the Memorandum for General Consultancy
• JICA Assists Capacity Enhancement for Sustainable Agriculture and Irrigation Development in Mizoram
• JICA Announced Scholarships to Study in Japan for IIT Hyderabad Graduates
• KODANSHA Conducted Story-Telling Sessions Supported by JICA at Asha Deep Foundation
• JICA Assisted Kolkata's Global Award on Solid Waste Management

July - September 2016 (Issue34 (PDF/4.94MB))

• JICA Extends Technical Assistance for the Phase II Project for Crop Diversification in Himachal Pradesh and Slope Disaster Mitigation Component in Uttarakhand.
• Inauguration of Outer Ring Road and part of Corridor 1 of Chenai Metro.
• DMICDC Organised Workshop to Enhance Trade betwen Japan and India.
• JICA organised a Forestry Project Directors Meeting for Government Officials of Forestry and Natural Resource Management Projects in India.
• Tri-partite Review Meting of JICA ODA Projects Organised by DEA.
• JICA's SMEs Survey Mission to India for Strengthening Private Sector Partnership Activities.
• JICA along with AMA Organised Japanese Business Culture and Communication Seminar in Ahmedabad.

April - June 2016 (Issue33 (PDF/3.28MB))

• JICA's President Expresses His DeepestCondolences for Bangladesh Attack
• JICA and Delhi Public School, Greater Noida Organized Japanese Language Camp in Collaboration with JICA Volunteers.
• Much Awaited East-West Corridor (Purple Line) of Bangalore Metro Inaugurated with Comprehensive Assistance from JICA.
• Japanese Actress Visits JICA Assisted Projects in India.
• JICA Assisted Verification Survey for Disseminating Japanese Technologies for Harvesting to Increase Yield in Punjab.

FY 2015

January - March 2016 (Issue32 (PDF/665KB))

• JICA Extends Financial Assistance to Enhance Key Projects across India
• JICA Shares Key Insights on Industrial Corridors and Societal Manufacturing during ‘Make in India' week
• JICA Re-Emphasises Focus on Sustainable Forest Management and Community Development Activities On Occasion of 8th Annual Workshop
• JICA Transform's Ahmedabad Public Transit System by Assisting its First Ever Metro Train
• JICA's Assistance to Mitigate Pollution of Mula, Mutha and Mula-Mutha Rivers and Improve the Living Environment in Pune
• JICA Assisted Feasibility Survey for Pre-Cast Concrete Products to Accelerate Social Infrastructure Development in India

October - December 2015 (Issue31 (PDF/443KB))

• JICA Vice – President Irigaki's India Visit Reiterates JICA's support for Delhi Metro and Delhi Jal Board.
• JICA Vice-President Hidetoshi Irigaki's India Visit.
• Seminar on environmental solutions for Varanasi.
• Academic Fair at IIT Hyderabad.
• Imperial Decoration for Dr. Sarita Nagpal, Principal Advisor, CII for her contribution to VLFM project.
• JICA's assistance to Transport Sector.
• Knowledge Co-Creation Program.

July - September 2015 (Issue30 (PDF/465KB))

• Integrated Master Plan for Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor Region.
• JICA's Assistance to Forest resource Management in India: A Cross Section of Projects.
• Knowledge Exchange Seminar on Sanitation Facilities.
• Workshop on Recycling Municipal Wastewater for Non-Potable Use.
• Takema Sakamoto, the new Chief Representative of JICA India.

April - June 2015 (Issue29 (PDF/5.21MB))

• JICA extends financial assistance to augment power transmission in Odisha.
• Forestry Workshops spread best practices.
• Workshop on Operations and Maintenance of a Water Supply System.
• Groundbreaking for news building of Children's Hospital, Chennai.
• National Symposium on Excellence in Training awards JICA assisted forestry project.
• Chennai Metro's first line opens.

FY 2014

January - March 2015 (Issue28 (PDF/266KB))

• JICA extends financial assistance to enhance irrigation in Odisha and develop sewerage system in Guwahati.
• JICA's assistance to the agriculture sector in India: a cross- section of projects.
• Hon'ble CM of Kerala inaugurated Kozhikode Water Supply Scheme, developed under JICA assisted Kerala Water Supply Project.
• IITH co-organized an international symposium on Digital Fabrication.
• Technology driven strawberry cultivation to raise rural incomes.

October - December 2014 (Issue27 (PDF/1.94MB))

• JICA President Tanaka's India visit reiterates India's position as one of Japan's largest partners.
• JICA's assistance to the water & sanitation sector in India: a cross - section of projects.
• International seminar on developing efficient coal based thermal power
• Workshop on innovative sewage- treatment technology
• Yamuna Action Plan

July - September 2014 (Issue26 (PDF/547KB))

• JICA supports projects to enhance energy availability across India
• Outcomes of previous JICA assistance to SIDBI
• Outcomes of previous JICA assistance to IREDA
• Research meet at IIT Hyderabad
• Academic Fair at IIT Hyderabad
• Electrifying rural areas
• Kerala Water Supply project benefits 32 lakh across 5 towns & 13 Panchayats

April - June 2014 (Issue25 (PDF/799KB))

• JICA supports project to improve drinking water supply in Agra
• JICA organizing sessions to help recycle/reuse municipal waste water
• Reducing non-revenue water in Jaipur, Goa and Delhi
• Delhi Metro Phase 3 gets funds boost
• Financial aid to help Haryana to beat power crisis
• JICA supports Uttrakhand Forest Management Project
• Kolkata Solid Waste Management Improvement Project completes 7 years

FY 2013

January - March 2014 (Issue24 (PDF/894KB))

• Japanese prime Minister reiterated Japan's Support to India
• Data Collection Survey on Cross Border Connectivity
• Seminar on Transport Infrastructure Development for regional Connectivity
• Renovation of Children's Hospital, Chennai
• Workshop on Non-Revenue Water
• Bangalore Metro Project
• Inauguration of Advance water treatment Plant, Agra
• Workshop on Sustaining Forests & Livelihood Through Joint Forest Management Golden jubilee for JALMA Centre Para Judo Championship
• Interview with Mr. Yasuhisa Tanaka, Forestry Expert, Technical Cooperation Project

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