01/04/2022
The Ramaiah Japan Centre- ‘Kizuna’ was formally launched on 16th March 2022. A Mini-Japan set up at the Ramaiah Institute of Management was inaugurated. The centre had displays of Origami, Ikebana, Calligraphy and Tatami Japanese style mats. This was followed by a formal Ceremony where Dr. Manasa Nagabhushanam-Director (Academics, Research & Administration) welcomed everyone and highlighted the significance of opening of this Centre to steer International collaborations.
The keynote address was delivered by Ms. Akiko Sugita, Honorable Consul General of Japan in Bangalore, who spoke about the various collaborative initiatives between India and Japan and the opportunities available to students. The session witnessed address by eminent speakers- Mr. Yoshifumi Murakami-Senior Expert, Japan Foundation and Advisor to Bangalore Teachers Association(BNK), Mr. Takashi Suzuki, Director General, Japan External Trade Organization, JETRO- Bangalore and Mr. P N Karanth, Honorary Secretary, Indo Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Karnataka.
Mr Tomio Isogai, Freelance Advisor in Indo- Japanese Relations, Former Managing Director, Sharp India Ltd. & Advisor to Ramaiah Japan Centre made his presence virtually and spoke about the various opportunities. This was followed by a detailed report of the RJC’s activities by Ms. Anjana K S-Head of the Ramaiah Japan Centre. Sri.B.S. Ramaprasad, Chief Executive (Engineering & General Sciences) delivered the presidential remarks and mentioned that this initiative should drive research, internship, career opportunities for students and faculty members of the Group campus going further.
The event concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr.V.Padmaja, Associate Professor-HoD- Dept. of HRM & Gen. Management. The event witnessed participation from Heads of Institutions of the Ramaiah Group, faculty and students of the Ramaiah Group campus. The session was streamed live on YouTube. Prof. Rema V- Asst. Professor, Dept. of Business Analytics was the Emcee for the event.
