On 30th January 2024, a session on ‘Work opportunities in Japan’ was organised by the Department of PR & International Relations at KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad in collaboration with Patanjali Japan Foundation. Guest speakers were invited to address the issue of awareness about Japan and their special project which is ‘Agniveer Japan Project’ and the panel of these esteemed personalities included Mr Ashutosh Singh (Founder and Representative Director, Patanjali Japan Foundation), Ms. Yumi Ishida (Director, Sales & Marketing Leader, Patanjali Japan Foundation), Mr Yasuhiro Matsuo (CEO, WeNeed Inc.), Deepika Singh (Managing Director, eSpot Web Solutions), and Samepal Singh (Director International Relations, One World Alliance, Japan). The event witnessed participation from more than 650 students from across all study disciplines. Mr Ashutosh, founder of Patanjali Japan Foundation as well as an alumnus of this institute (Batch 2006), said that ‘Agniveer’ has the aim of establishing a connection between Bharatiyans and Japan by inducting them into the Japanese work force.

The event began with the presence of Dr Preeti Chitkara, Head PR & International Relations along with all Department Heads (HODs) and Deans and the guests were welcomed by presentation of an oxy plant. After the initial welcome, an address by Dr Chitkara followed where she discussed the importance of learning foreign languages and the emerging need for the same in this highly competitive global order. She said, “we live in a social world today and the easiest way to gel-in with the current trend is to connect with new people and create new memories. What can be better than learning a second or third language? Be it personal or professional, language gives you an edge to break the barrier and connect with ‘n’ number of like-minded people beyond cultural boundaries. If you combine your B. Tech, B. Pharma, or any other degree with language expertise, you can do wonders in your life.” Dr Chitkara, further in her address, said, “Since the last 6 years, our department has been offering language training in German and Japanese Language and soon will be offering the same in other languages too”.

 

Mr Ashutosh Singh (Chief Sewa Foundation, Patanjali Japan Foundation) started his session as he told the audience about, he was able to secure lucrative job opportunities in Japan with only a B. Tech Degree and a Level 2 proficiency in Japanese language. He said, “Japanese language is very easy for Bharatiyans to learn, as the Grammar part of both Hindi and Japanese is the same.” Further in his address, he talked about ‘Agniveer’, his dream project with an objective of securing an increase in employment opportunities for Bharatiyans in Japan as a way to serve the society. While briefing the audience about ‘Agniveer’ he said, “we yearn to bridge the gap between a candidate in Bharat and an employer in Japan. We also provide training to the candidates to help them grasp better job prospects in Japan or in Japanese companies based in Bharat.”

In the event, a one-on-one meeting between delegates and Dr Anil Ahlawat, Director, Dr Manoj Goel, Joint Director, Dr Shailesh Tiwari, Additional Director, Deans, HoDs, and Head PR & International Relations. In this meeting, the discussion was held about potential ways of helping students in their professional journey in Japan along with developing a mutually beneficial partnership between the two institutions. As a consequence, a ‘Letter of Intent’ was signed between KIET Group of Institutions and the Patanjali Japan Foundation.

Dr Manoj Goel said, “I am happy to see our alumni delivering such an enlightening session on the work culture, work opportunities, language, and mannerism of Japan. Our students will definitely be motivated and find the right career path in their life, through your guidance.” After his address, everyone sang the National Anthem and a group photograph followed.

The overall session was smooth sailing due to the sheer dedication of the faculty and student coordinators involved in organising the session. As the session came to an end, Dr Madhu Gautam, Assistant Head, IR, proposed the vote of thank and it was graced by the presence of Dr Abhinav Juneja, HoD CSIT, Dr Adesh Pandey, Dean IT, Dr K. Nagarajan, Principal, KIET School of Pharmacy, Dr Vibhav Sachan, Dean R&D, Dr Rekha Kashyap, HoD, CSE (AI & AIML), Dr Vineet Sharma, HoD, CSE, Dr Ajay Singh Verma, Additional HoD ME, Ms. Silky Kharaliya, prof. CSIT, Ms. Bhawna, Prof. CSE (AIML), Ms. Shivani, Prof. CS, Mr Mayank Tyagi, Prof. IT, and Dr Praveen Dixit, Prof. KSOP .