JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency
JICA stands for Japan International Cooperation Agency
Japan’s Government Agency - responsible for ODA - Official Development Assistance
Established in 2003 (1st October)
Headquarters: Tokyo (Japan) - India’s Office: New Delhi
Staff strength: 2000 (Approx)
Capital: 8.4 Trillion Yen (Approx Rs. 4.6 Lakh Crores)
Object: Promote economic & social development in Developing countries through various forms of aid and cooperation.
Vision: Free, peaceful & prosperous World
Core activities:
Technical cooperation: Dispatching experts to provide technical assistance and training in various sectors.
Finance & Investment cooperation: Offering concessional loans & investments to support infrastructure & other developmental projects.
Grants: Providing financial assistance without repayment obligations to support projects in sectors like health, education & infrastructure.
Global presence: Operates in over 150 countries (90 overseas offices) - World’s largest bilateral aid agency
JICA & India
JICA has been a pivotal partner in India’s development journey over 6 decades.
Delhi Metro Project - 1997 - Rs. 54000 Crores
Bullet Train - High Speed Rail Project between Mumbai & Ahmedabad - 81% of Total Project cost 1.08 Lakh Crores - Interest rate is 0.1% - 50 year Loan
Water supply and sanitation across India
IIT, Hyderabad - Rs. 1500 Crores
Full scholarships to 36 Indian Govt officials to pursue 4 years Master’s degree in leading Japanese Universities
Mizoram - 164 bed Super Speciality Cancer & Research Centre - 2023
Telangana - Promote start-up ecosystem & innovation - 2024 - Rs.1336 Crore
SDG - Sustainable Development Goals - Rs. 932 Crores - 2023 - To focus on Health, Education, Agriculture, Financial inclusion, and infrastructure.
Key Points for MCQ on JICA:
JICA stands for Japan International Cooperation Agency
Hqrs: Tokyo
Established: 2003
Bullet Train - 81% of Project cost - financed by JICA
ODA stands for Official Development Assistance
JICA - Japan’s Government Agency
SDG stands for Sustainable Development Goal
Financed Important Projects in India are Delhi Metro, Bullet Train Project, IIT, Hyderabad
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