Galgotias University, Greater Noida, on August 20 hosted a 200-member high-level delegation from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, led by Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, along with senior officials of the Prefectural Government and representatives of the business community. The visit marked a significant step towards strengthening academic, research and workforce collaboration between India and Japan.
The University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yamanashi Prefectural Government and a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the University of Yamanashi, laying the foundation for long-term collaboration in talent mobility and clean-energy research. A presentation by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) also highlighted opportunities for deeper industry and talent partnerships between the two regions.
A key highlight of the visit was a series of parallel group engagements held across the campus. One group of delegates participated in an in-depth discussion on green hydrogen with Galgotias University faculty, exploring opportunities for joint research, technology development and the exchange of students and researchers in clean energy and low-carbon mobility—shared priorities for India and Yamanashi Prefecture.
The Japanese delegation included Junichi Ishidera, Vice-Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture; Neerendra Upadhyaya, Advisor to the Government of Yamanashi Prefecture; Jaiveer Singh, Minister for Tourism, Uttar Pradesh; Dhirender Singh, Member of the Legislative Assembly from Jewar; and Rakesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). They were joined on the dais by the university’s leadership team.
A subgroup of the delegation visited the University’s Digital Nursing Skills and Simulation Centre for a session on nursing and health sciences, reflecting the growing scope for collaboration in healthcare education and workforce development. Members of the delegation also engaged in student-to-student interactions with Galgotias University students, exchanging perspectives on campus life, culture and career aspirations.
The delegation toured the University’s Centres of Excellence and advanced laboratories, including the iOS Development Centre, the L&T Centre of Excellence, and facilities focused on artificial intelligence, drone technology and semiconductors. The visit offered the delegates a first-hand view of the University’s industry-integrated approach to teaching, innovation and research.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer, Galgotias University, said, “Today marks the beginning of a lasting partnership between Galgotias University and Yamanashi Prefecture. Through these agreements, we are creating real pathways for our students to build global careers and for our researchers to work shoulder to shoulder with Japan on the clean-energy challenges of our time. We are honoured to welcome such a distinguished delegation to our campus.”
