The NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today signed the Record of Discussions for the Project for Promotion of the Program for Japan–India Cooperative Actions Towards Sustainable Development Goals – Phase II in the presence of Shri Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary & Mission Director, Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme, NITI Aayog and Mr. Takeuchi Takuro, Chief Representative, JICA India.
This marks a major boost to the overall strength, effectiveness and implementation capacity of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), enabling more impactful governance and improved last-mile service delivery. This collaboration goes beyond data—it strengthens the programmes themselves.
The project aims to strengthen planning, governance, and implementation across Aspirational Districts and Blocks, driving focused and outcome-oriented development. It will enhance leadership and administrative capacity at the district and block levels, empowering officials to deliver more effectively on the ground.
The initiative will also promote Japan–India knowledge exchange, fostering innovative and community-centric solutions tailored to local needs. With hands-on technical assistance for frontline teams, the project will accelerate last-mile service delivery and improve outcomes in critical sectors such as Health, Education, Agriculture, and Basic Infrastructure — reinforcing the commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
This partnership is designed to make the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme more effective, future-ready, and impactful—ensuring faster improvements in services, governance, and opportunities for communities across Aspirational Districts and Blocks.
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