Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC)

Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC)

Training Programmes offered under the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Scholarship Scheme

India has made substantial progress and gained useful experience in industrial and technological development after it secured freedom in 1947.The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs was an earnest attempt by India to share the fruits of its socio-economic development and technological achievement with other developing countries. Accordingly the ITEC Programme was instituted by a decision of the Indian Cabinet on 15 September 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance of the Government of India. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who also served as the External Affairs Minister, was the main architect of the ITEC programme.

ITEC is the flagship programme of the Indian Government's technical cooperation effort, not only because of its wide geographical coverage but also for innovative forms of technical cooperation. ITEC is about cooperation and partnership for mutual benefit. It is demand-driven and response-oriented, and is focused essentially on addressing the needs of developing countries.

Under ITEC and its corollary SCAAP (Special Commonwealth Assistance for Africa Programme), 161 countries in Asia & the Pacific, Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean and East & Central Europe are invited to share in the Indian development experience, acquired since its Independence. It has six components, viz. (i) Training (civilian and defense) in India of nominees from ITEC partner countries; (ii) Projects and project related activities such as feasibility studies and consultancy services; (iii) Deputation of Indian experts abroad; (iv)Study tours; (v) Gifting/Donation of equipment; and (vi) Aid for Disaster Relief. The training programmes have contributed to capacity building and human resource development in many parts of the world. The ITEC/SCAAP programme is a visible symbol of India's role and contribution to South-South Cooperation.

As part of this Programme, the Government of India (GOI) offers slots every year to ITEC/SCAAP partner countries for nominating their nationals for training in India. 8,250 slots have been allocated to ITEC/SCAAP partner countries in 2015-16. On an average, 400 slots are annually offered to Sri Lanka for various programmes in India. Training Brochure for 2025-26 may be seen @ http://www.itecgoi.in

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Who Can Apply?

  • Employees and officials in Government, Private and Public Universities, Chambers of Commerce and Industry;

  • Having 5 years of minimum work experience;

How to apply?

  • After a candidate has submitted application online, he/she must take a printout of the application and send it to the Department of External Resources of Sri Lanka with all supporting documents.

  • A medical certificate issued by the doctor/hospital (Government Hospitals) should be attached with the application to ensure that participants are medically fit to undertake the course India.

Eligibility criteria for Admission to Course

  • Working knowledge of English required to follow the Course

  • Age between 25 to 45 years

  • Medically fit to undertake the training

Facilities provided to the ITEC participants are as follows:

  • Economy class return air ticket

  • Visa on Gratis basis

  • Course Fee

  • Accommodation – Hostel / Hotel

 

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