New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) on Wednesday exchanged a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in the field of health and medical devices.
The development took place during a meeting between Union minister Jitendra Singh and Kimi Onoda, Japan’s minister of state for science and technology policy.
In a statement, Singh said, “India and Japan share a natural synergy in science and technology. While Japan brings advanced technological capabilities, India offers a vast pool of talented human resources.
“Together, we can accelerate innovation in frontier areas and translate research into impactful societal outcomes.”
During the meeting, a letter of intent on cooperation in quantum science and technology was also signed between the Cabinet Office of Japan and DST.
There were also discussions about ongoing initiatives such as researcher mobility and joint innovation platforms, including programmes that enable Indian researchers to undertake collaborative research and industry internships in Japan.
In the field of health research and medical technologies, deliberations focused on expanding cooperation through joint research programmes, capacity building and structured funding arrangements.
In a statement, Onoda said, “Japan’s strengths in advanced manufacturing and computational technologies, including quantum and AI, align closely with India’s expanding technology ecosystem.”
“The agreements exchanged during the meeting, particularly in quantum technologies and health research, will promote deeper collaboration spanning research, application and industrial deployment,” she added. PTI
