Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Takuro Takeuchi as the new Chief Representative of its India Office, effective from 23 September 2024. Mr. Takeuchi takes over from Mr. SAITO Mitsunori, who concluded his tenure with JICA India after three years and one month of service.
Mr. Takeuchi brings with him a vast experience of over 27 years at JICA, where he has held key leadership roles across various divisions. Most recently, he served as the Senior Director of the General Affairs Division of the General Affairs Department, where he played an instrumental role in developing JICA’s institutional strategy and management. His previous experience also includes the Senior Director of South Asia Division 1, which oversees India, as well as the Director of Human Resources and South Asia Division 4 that is responsible for operations in Bangladesh and Nepal.
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On assuming his new position, Mr. Takuro Takeuchi said, “India is an incredibly dynamic place to work, with unmatched potential for global growth. At the same time, it presents some of the world’s most complex challenges. I am deeply honoured to work in India and lead JICA's operations at such an exciting time. Our partnerships with Indian institutions have been pivotal in addressing development challenges and fostering sustainable growth. I look forward to working with the talented and dedicated team at JICA India to deepen the India-Japan collaboration and contribute to a more secure and sustainable future."
Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India began in 1958, with India being the first recipient of a Japanese ODA loan. Since then, over 8,255.3 billion Japanese Yen (as of March 2024, approximately INR 4.4 lakh crore) have been committed to support more than 333 public sector projects in India, spanning transportation, water and sanitation, energy, healthcare, and forestry. JICA will continue its mission to support India's development journey through projects aimed at promoting the sustainable development and growth of the country.
About JICA
Established, by a specific law, as an incorporated administrative institution under the Government of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation, as a sole Japanese governmental agency in charge of ODA implementation. JICA is the world's largest bilateral donor agency. JICA works as a bridge between Japan and emerging countries, and provides assistance in forms of loan, grant and technical cooperation so that the emerging countries can strengthen their capabilities.
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