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\u2022 Indian delegation for 11th India-Japan Joint Working Group Meeting on Urban Development reached Japan just 3 days after super Typhoon Hagibis, one of the most powerful in the last six decades, hit Japan.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Despite this, Japan had not changed the schedule and events were organised according to the plan. This reflects resilience in Japan\u2019s approach towards disasters.<\/p>\n
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Disaster and Japan:<\/h3>\n
\u2022 The most devastating being Great Hanshin earthquake 1995, Great East Japan earthquake 2011 and Tsunami which triggered the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Japan\u2019s political and economic commitment to disaster risk reduction and resilience has been a leading example for the whole world to see.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s Preparedness:<\/h3>\n
\u2022 In India as well, natural disasters are a common phenomenon.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cyclone Fani wreaked havoc in Odisha.<\/strong> The preparedness of disaster management authorities was well appreciated across the world, when the coastal authorities in Odisha moved more than a million people from the area within Cyclone Fani\u2019s projected path onto higher ground, significantly reducing the death toll to 89.<\/p>\n \u2022 India\u2019s preparedness for natural disasters has increased a lot in recent times, but there is still a long way to emulate the Japanese Spirit.<\/p>\n \u2022 In the 1950s, Japan, still ravaged by the war, aimed to become modern, peaceful and part of the world\u2019s economic elite.<\/p>\n \u2022 One of the key elements in the construction of this renewed Japanese society was building of a monument to symbolize Japan\u2019s ascendancy as a global economic powerhouse.<\/p>\n \u2022 This led to the planning of Tokyo Tower by Hisakichi Maeda, to be taller than Empire State Building and Eiffel Tower. The project attracted thousands of Japanese construction workers and instilled a greater sense of nationalism in the hearts of Japanese people. \u2022 Simultaneously, completion of many large-scale infrastructure projects was timed to coincide with the 1964 Olympics, including the launch of the globally famous Shinkansen bullet train. Tokyo Station was rebuilt as a heritage building.<\/p>\n \u2022 India too has a rich history and culture. To realise Sardar Patel\u2019s vision, \u2018Statue of Unity\u2019 was unveiled as world\u2019s tallest statue in 2018, taller than the Statue of Liberty.<\/p>\n \u2022 Lately, the monument has witnessed high tourist footfalls, making it one of the most visited destinations across the country. Like Tokyo Tower of Japan, the \u2018Statue of Unity\u2019 of India will serve as a symbol to imbibe a sense of national purpose.<\/p>\n \u2022 India is working towards the holistic achievement of the global SDGs.<\/p>\n \u2022 It is running world\u2019s biggest health assurance scheme as well as world\u2019s biggest financial \u2022 India has been able to implement the world\u2019s largest sanitation program under Swachh Bharat Mission, building 110 million toilets in just 5 years.<\/p>\n \u2022 India is committed to achieving the target of 450 GW of renewable energy and on the other hand India is leading the initiatives like International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.<\/p>\n \u2022 India has jumped 79 positions in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings, currently ranked at 63, being the only large country in the world to witness such monumental progress.<\/p>\n \u2022 The jump of 25 places in EoDB in Construction Permits this year is unprecedented.<\/p>\n \u2022 Recently, reforms and policy measures in the country have ensured commitment towards a \u201cone nation one belief\u201d approach, charting its way towards realising the vision of a $5 trillion economy.<\/p>\n \u2022 India needs to address the challenge of engaging with modernity and economic development with cultural preservation, learning from Japan.<\/p>\n \u2022 Japanese people have always leaned on their own unique culture, despite the global wave of \u2022 The advanced, precision manufacturing and kaizen quality control principles are leading \u2022 Thus, a lot of lessons can be taken from the Japanese national spirit of collectivism and unity.<\/p>\n \u2022 Our country can realise its vision for equitable growth by incorporating a sense of national pride amongst its citizens through projects of national integration, ensuring that each one of us contributes towards the natural goal of meeting the aspirations of New India.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more such notes, Articles, News & Views Join our Telegram Channel.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHow Japan was able to stand again after WW-II?<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 In 1964, Japan became the center of attention when it hosted the Tokyo Olympics.<\/p>\nIndia\u2019s Potential in This Regard:<\/h3>\n
\ninclusion scheme opening over 370 million bank accounts for the poor.<\/p>\nWhat India Can learn from Japan?<\/h3>\n
\nwesternisation. Their united effort at improving themselves, focusing on their internal strengths and competencies is commendable.<\/p>\n
\nexamples for the rest of the world.<\/p>\nConclusion:<\/h3>\n