Tokyo, 2 September 2014

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the TCS Japan Technology and Culture Academy and flagged off the first batch of students who will be going to India for training with TCS (Tata Consultancy Services). The Academy is a Joint Venture of Tata Consultancy Services and Mitsubishi Corporation.

In his remarks to the students, the Prime Minister said the 21st century would be a ‘knowledge century.’ He also referred to India’s ‘knowledge’ heritage and leadership of the world in the past, through institutions such as Taxila and Nalanda.

He hoped the students would come back with fond memories and become Ambassadors of India.

PM shares lighter moment with Japanese ceremonial drummers at inauguration of TCS Japan Technology & Cultural Academy

PM’s speech in same function