Insight Notes

Vertical Villages: Japanese Urban Farming Technology Feeding India's Megacities Sustainably

By Sudarshan Ramanathana and Vinothagan | Published: 16-Sep-25

India’s megacities face shrinking farmland and surging demand. By fusing Japan’s vertical farming technology with India’s smart city drive, “vertical villages” emerge as scalable, climate-resilient food systems that cut waste, lower emissions, and bring farms into the heart of cities.

From Landfills to Circular Cities: Lessons from Japan for India’s Solid Waste Management

By Ishita Verma | Published: 16-Sep-25

India generates over 160,000 tonnes of waste daily but struggles with landfills and weak segregation. This study shows how Japanese models—from high-efficiency incinerators to Eco-Towns—can drive a shift toward circular cities and sustainable growth.

The Khadi–Kimono Connection: Reviving India’s Handloom Heritage

By Vinothagan and Karthikeyan | Published: 16-Sep-25

Financing the Future: India–Japan Infrastructure Partnerships for Sustainable Mobility

By Sahana Sriram and Nithin Senthilkumar | Published: 16-Sep-25

From Mitsubishi–Hygenco collaborations to port-based hydrogen hubs, India and Japan are building a green energy alliance. Positioned within Asia’s decarbonization drive, this partnership could reshape regional energy security and global climate action.

Moringa Meets Matcha: How Japan–India Superleaf Fusion Is Redefining Functional Beverages

By Sriridhe G.P and Vinothagan | Published: 16-Sep-25

Wellness consumers demand nutrient-rich drinks beyond green tea or protein shakes. By blending India’s Moringa and Japan’s matcha, this study shows how bilateral agri-innovation can create a new category of functional beverages with global market potential.

Green Hydrogen Diplomacy: How Japan's Clean Energy Expertise is Powering India's Net-Zero Journey

By Karthikeyan and Vinothagan | Published: 16-Sep-25

Framed around SDGs 9, 11, and 13, this article examines how India–Japan financing and technology partnerships are driving sustainable mobility, linking infrastructure growth with climate action and equitable development.