应对老龄化 日本从印度引进护工

Core Insights - Japan has started training and importing caregivers from India to address severe aging and caregiver shortages, with approximately 300 Indian caregivers currently in Japan, marking a 73% increase from the previous year [1] Group 1: Recruitment and Training - The Japanese nursing service provider, Japan Property Insurance Nursing Company, will recruit experienced caregivers from India starting in 2024, providing about 9 months of Japanese language and caregiving skills training [1] - The company has already assisted 6 Indian caregivers in working in Japan this year [1] Group 2: Government Initiatives - The Shizuoka Prefectural Government has organized multiple seminars for local nursing service providers to enhance their understanding of Indian caregivers and promote acceptance among local residents [1] - The Ibaraki Prefectural Government has sent personnel to India to inspect local Japanese language schools and recruitment agencies [1] Group 3: Future Projections - The Japanese government estimates that due to population aging, the shortage of caregivers in Japan will reach 570,000 by the fiscal year 2040 [1] - A senior researcher from Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting, Makoto Kato, believes there is significant potential in importing caregivers from India, emphasizing the need for Japan to showcase stable career paths in the caregiving industry [1]