The Honda Young Engineer and Scientist Award in India (“YES Award in India”) program is designed to strengthen Japanese ties with India through provision of financial aid to young engineers to encourage specialized study in ecotechnology as well as provide an opportunity to acquire higher professional education in Japan. This is part of the Honda Foundation (HOF) efforts to strive for a more environmentally balanced development of the industrial and science-based modern civilization including India, which has enjoyed fast-paced growth in economy since its liberalization in 1991.