Himachal to explore new opportunities for youth, tourism collaboration with Japan: Rajesh Dharmani
SHIMLA 12 September, 2026
A delegation from Himachal Pradesh, led by Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, called on R. Madhu Sudan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Tokyo, at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various issues concerning Himachal Pradesh, with particular emphasis on creating opportunities for students and youth of the state in technical education, skill development, training and employment in Japan. R. Madhu Sudan also appraised the delegation of the role and functioning of the Embassy of India in facilitating matters concerning Himachal Pradesh and strengthening engagement with Japan.
Rajesh Dharmani said that there was immense potential to connect the youth of Himachal Pradesh with Japan’s advanced technical expertise, skill development systems and innovation ecosystem. He said that such collaboration could provide students and young people from the state with new opportunities for international education, training and employment.
The Technical Education Minister said that it was extremely important to promote innovation in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). He said that Japan can provide significant cooperation in enhancing capabilities in AI and building reliable and resilient digital infrastructure. He further stated that the inclusive development of information technology would foster innovation and open up new avenues of opportunities for young people.
The meeting also focused on promoting Himachal Pradesh as a preferred tourism destination among Japanese visitors. Rajesh Dharmani said that Himachal Pradesh was globally renowned for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, spiritual traditions and peaceful environment.
He said that the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala has played a significant role in establishing Himachal Pradesh’s distinct global identity as a centre of spiritual and cultural significance.
The Minister emphasised that concerted efforts should be made to effectively showcase Himachal Pradesh’s tourism potential in Japan and attract a larger number of Japanese tourists to the state. He said that the state’s natural beauty, Buddhist and spiritual heritage, adventure tourism and rich Himachali culture could be major attractions for Japanese visitors.
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