日本从印度引进护工

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights Japan's initiative to address its aging population and caregiver shortage by training and importing nursing staff from India, with a notable increase in the number of Indian caregivers in Japan by 73% compared to the previous year [1][2]. - Japan began recruiting Indian caregivers in 2022, with approximately 300 Indian caregivers currently in the country, and plans to recruit experienced personnel from India starting in 2024, providing them with about 9 months of language and nursing skills training [1]. - The Japanese government estimates a shortage of 570,000 caregivers by the fiscal year 2040 due to population aging, indicating a significant demand for foreign caregivers [2]. Group 2 - The Japanese nursing service provider "Japan Property Insurance Nursing Company" has already assisted 6 Indian caregivers in working in Japan this year, reflecting the early stages of this recruitment initiative [1]. - Local governments in Japan, such as Shizuoka and Ibaraki, are actively organizing seminars and visits to India to enhance understanding and acceptance of Indian caregivers among local service providers and the public [1]. - Experts suggest that Japan needs to improve the overall employment environment for foreign caregivers and demonstrate stable career paths in the nursing industry to attract more talent from abroad [2].