Japanese delegation eyes collaboration with Ludh's manufacturing sector
The delegation was led by senior official from AOTS Japan, Rika Iyadomi, and the president of AOTS Alumni Society, Delhi, Rakesh Kumar Gupta. The purpose of the visit was to foster bilateral industrial cooperation, explore local industry challenges, and evaluate the potential of technical collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
proposed that AOTS consider conducting specialised training programmes at CICU, highlighting that many entrepreneurs and professionals in India are unable to travel to Japan due to logistical and financial constraints.
He said: "AOTS's globally respected training system is a valuable resource for our industrial ecosystem. By bringing AOTS-style training modules to Ludhiana, we can upgrade technical skills, managerial practices, and productivity standards at the grassroots level."
In response, the AOTS team appreciated CICU's forward-looking approach and assured that they would explore the possibility of initiating training programmes in India, starting with Ludhiana as a pilot city.
The interaction also included discussions on enhancing lean manufacturing practices, implementation of Japanese Kaizen and 5S principles in MSMEs, possibilities of joint certification programmes, technical internships and student-industry exchange programmes.
The delegation also took a brief tour of Ludhiana's industrial belt to understand the manufacturing infrastructure and MSME ecosystem.
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