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34 Indian students selected for Sakura Science Programme 2025 in Japan

Monday, 18 August 2025, 18:15 IST
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  • 34 Indian students selected for the 2025 Japan-Asia Youth Exchange in Science (Sakura Science Programme) from August 17-23.
  • Delegation includes 13 boys, 21 girls, and 3 supervisors from government schools across multiple states and RIE demo schools.
  • India part of the programme since 2016, with 630+ students already visiting Japan; initiative aims to foster scientific curiosity and global collaboration.

Thirty-four students from schools under the government of India have been chosen to be a part of the highly coveted Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Programme in Science €”or the Sakura Science Programme, as it's popularly known. Administered by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), this program provides young students with an opportunity to see Japan's cutting-edge scientific advancements alongside experiencing its culture firsthand.

The 2025 session will take place between August 17 and August 23 with the involvement of India in addition to students from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia. The Indian contingent consists of 13 boys and 21 girls, selected from Andhra Pradesh government schools, Bihar, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Odisha, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Regional Institute of Education (RIE) demonstration schools at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, and Mysuru. Three supervisors will be part of the contingent.

India also became a part of the Sakura Programme in 2016, with more than 630 students and 90 supervisors having travelled to Japan since then. It started internationally in 2014 with the aim of growing scientific interest among young minds and promoting global collaboration.

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The 2025 gathering will take place from August 17 to 23, with representatives from India along with students from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia.India is being represented by 13 boys and 21 girls, selected from government schools from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Odisha, Puducherry, West Bengal, and the Regional Institute of Education (RIE) demonstration schools in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, and Mysuru.Three supervisors will be joining the delegation.

India became a member of the Sakura Programme in 2016 and has since had more than 630 students and 90 supervisors visit Japan under this exchange. Initiated worldwide in 2014, the programme seeks to broaden scientific interest among youth and promote global collaboration.

Addressing the event, Sanjay Kumar referred to the program as a 'golden opportunity' for the youth participants. He invited students and faculty to immerse themselves fully in the experience, noting the potential for exposure to Japan's very advanced systems to inspire the next generation of innovators and enhance India-Japan relations.