Telangana, Japan institute agree on Young India Skills University partnership
Hyderabad: The Young India Skills University (YISU) and Hiroshima Institute of Technology (HIT) reached an in-principle agreement on cooperation in engineering education, skills training and student exchanges.
Power and Mines Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkat Swamy said the partnership would help Telangana youth gain international-level technical education and skills.
He also said the initiative could improve employment opportunities for young people. The Minister made the remarks during his Japan visit.
A Telangana delegation led by Vivek Venkat Swamy visited HIT in Hiroshima on Friday. During the visit, the delegation held detailed talks with the institute’s leadership.
The discussions covered technical education, skill development and preparation of manpower for industrial requirements in Telangana.
Initially, both sides agreed to identify suitable areas of cooperation. They will consider Telangana’s skill requirements, technology needs and industry demand while shaping the partnership.
Student exchanges will form an important part of the proposed collaboration. Through these programmes, Telangana students will gain exposure to Japan’s technical education system.
They will also learn through laboratory-based training and industry-linked education. In addition, students will get opportunities for practical technical learning.
The two sides also discussed faculty development and Training of Trainers programmes. Short-term technical courses, research and direct industry exposure were among the other areas considered.
Furthermore, the partners will identify priority sectors based on local requirements. Future employment opportunities in Telangana will also guide that process.
Young India Skills University targets advanced technology sectors
The discussions covered advanced manufacturing, mobility and automobile technology. Artificial intelligence, electronics, automation and digital technologies were also considered.
Environmental technology emerged as another potential area for cooperation. Vivek Venkat Swamy said HIT’s engineering capabilities suited Telangana’s expanding industrial and technology sectors.
The Minister said the State wanted to move beyond conventional academic exchanges. Instead, the Government sought programmes that directly support skills, employability, technology transfer and industry requirements.
He also proposed adapting suitable practices from Japan’s technology and manufacturing sectors to Telangana’s needs. Industry-based education was another focus of the discussions.
The Telangana delegation showed particular interest in HIT’s approach to classroom and laboratory learning. The model connects education with real industry challenges and research.
The delegation discussed ways to apply similar approaches at YISU and within Telangana’s technical education system.
Vivek Venkat Swamy invited HIT representatives to Hyderabad. He asked them to visit YISU and continue discussions on a detailed action plan.
The Minister also invited the representatives to the Telangana Rising Global Summit-2026 in Hyderabad in December. He asked them to explore additional institutional and industrial partnerships with Telangana.
Vivek Venkat Swamy described the proposed collaboration as another step towards direct institutional links with Japanese universities, technical institutions and industries.
He said Telangana would continue expanding such partnerships. The aim, he added, was to provide the State’s youth with global-standard technical education, skills and industry experience.