We are delighted to share that IIT Gandhinagar has been selected for multiple projects under the prestigious LOTUS Programme (India–Japan Cooperative Science Programme), supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The programme fosters cutting-edge research collaboration between India and Japan across diverse scientific domains. Congratulations to our faculty members for this remarkable achievement: • Palanthandalam Madapusi Harish AI-Driven Dexterous Manipulation for Autonomous Tasks in Elderly Support • Sankaranarayanan Subramanian ROS signaling mechanism in pollen-pistil interaction • Ghana Priyabrata Creation of intermetallic bonds consisting of aluminum and group 6 elements for application to cleavage of inert bonds • Sharma Sudhanshu A dual function geopolymer catalyst for simultaneous capture and conversion of CO₂ to methane • Gupta Iti Development of N-confused Porphyrin-based Covalent Organic Frameworks for Photocatalytic Applications • Basu Dhiman Probabilistic Evaluation of Structural Performance of Ca-Rich Geopolymer Concrete Subjected to Pitting Corrosion and Cyclic Loading This achievement reflects IITGN’s growing global research footprint and commitment to addressing complex scientific and societal challenges through international collaboration. @PIB_Edu | @PIBAhmedabad | @EduMinOfIndia #IITGN #ResearchExcellence #LOTUSProgramme #IndiaJapanCollaboration #Innovation

Strengthening India–Japan Research Collaboration | LOTUS 2025 We are delighted to share that 30 collaborative research projects involving IIT Bombay faculty members have been selected under the LOTUS 2025 Programme, in partnership with 12 leading universities and research institutes in Japan. The collaborations span institutions such as University of Tsukuba, Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, NIMS, Kumamoto University, Kobe University, AIST, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), RIKEN, Nagoya University, and the University of Tokyo, reflecting the growing depth of India–Japan academic partnerships. The selected projects span diverse research areas and will foster joint research, researcher mobility, and knowledge exchange between IIT Bombay and Japanese partner institutions. To mark this achievement, the Office of International Relations (OIR), IIT Bombay organized an informal get-together for the selected faculty members, providing an opportunity for the participants to interact and exchange ideas. We were also honoured to have representatives from the Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai to join the gathering and engage with the researchers. This initiative reflects IIT Bombay’s continued commitment to strengthening global research collaborations and fostering deeper academic engagement with leading institutions in Japan. The Office of International Relations looks forward to supporting these collaborations and further strengthening the long-standing academic partnership between India and Japan. #IITBombay #LOTUSProgramme #IndiaJapanCollaboration #GlobalResearch #InternationalCollaboration #AcademicPartnerships #JapanIndia #ResearchCollaboration

【News】 Neha Mishra, a PhD student at IIT Hyderabad, was interviewed about the LOTUS Programme @JST_info during her research stay with the Nanostructured Semiconducting Materials Group at MANA, NIMS. sj.jst.go.jp/interviewsandop… #JST #LOTUSProgramme #MANA #NIMS #researchlife

LOTUS Programme (インド若手科学頭脳循環プログラム)の2026年度公募の開始時期につきましては、2026年3月以降となる見込みです。正式な公募情報につきましては、詳細が決定次第、LOTUS Programmeウェブサイトにて公表いたします。🇮🇳 jst.go.jp/program/india/call… #LOTUSprogramme

IIIT-Delhi hosted a delegation from the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) on 14 January 2026, under the LOTUS Programme (India–Japan Circulation of Talented Youths in Science Programme). The visit fostered meaningful discussions on strengthening India–Japan collaboration in research and higher education, with a special focus on advancing partnerships in natural sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine. Delegation Members: • Mr. Takashi Konishi – Director and Fellow, Asia and Pacific Research Center • Mr. Masahiro Ishii – Deputy Manager, Sakura Science Program HQs • Mr. Yuji Nishikawa – Advisor, Sakura Science Program HQs We look forward to building stronger academic and research bridges between India and Japan. @Tavpritesh @agrover22 #IIITD #IndiaJapanCollaboration #LOTUSProgramme #ResearchPartnerships

An event report for the 'Gathering of Invited Young Indian Researchers in the LOTUS Programme' held at the Embassy of India in Japan on 7/28 (Monday) has been published on the LOTUS Programme's English website!🇮🇳🇯🇵 jst.go.jp/program/india/en/e… #Lotusprogramme #india

Kinners, ich bin so alt, ich hab noch Lotusprogramme selbst geschrieben! Heute kennt keiner Lotus & ich komme nicht mehr mit ohne PC...