Chandigarh, June 30 -- Japan's Fukuoka Prefectural government has sought Haryana's co-operation in developing skilled manpower for employment in Japan's manufacturing, semiconductors, automobiles and information technology sectors. A Prefecture is an administrative division, much like a state, in Japan.

A Haryana government spokesperson said that about 80% of companies in Japan's Fukuoka Prefecture, including those operating in semiconductors, automobiles, information technology and manufacturing sectors, are currently facing a severe shortage of technically skilled manpower.

Seeking to address its skilled labour requirements, the Fukuoka Prefectural government has sought Haryana's cooperation. About 50,000 youngsters from Haryana can b...