Lucknow: A potential healthcare workforce corridor linking UP classrooms to jobs in Japan emerged as a key proposal on Friday, with the two sides exploring training, Japanese-language skills and recruitment of healthcare and elderly-care professionals from the state.The proposal was discussed at the UP-Japan Healthcare and Care Economy Partnership session at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, bringing together officials from health, medical education, labour and skill development departments, besides industry representatives.Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said UP could align its medical and paramedical training ecosystem with Japanese requirements.He said the number of medical colleges in the state had risen from 47 to more than 83 and that training in specialised skills and Japanese language could prepare young people for overseas opportunities.Labour minister Anil Rajbhar said the state was preparing skilled and semi-skilled workers to meet global demand and sought to create structured employment pathways for youth abroad.The discussions also covered Japanese healthcare technology, robotics and investment in medical infrastructure.Additional chief secretary, health, Amit Ghosh said UP was planning a 400-acre MedTech Park and medical colleges under the PPP model, offering opportunities for Japanese participation, technology transfer and investment.Minister Kapil Dev Agrawal said UP’s young workforce and Japan’s technological strengths could complement each other in healthcare and employment.
