The Embassy of India in Cairo hosted ITEC Day to mark the 60th anniversary of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. The event, held on Sunday, brought together Egyptian officials, alumni, and partners to celebrate the programme’s achievements in capacity-building and technical assistance.
A flagship initiative of the Government of India, ITEC has played a pivotal role in supporting developing country partners through education and training. Each year, it offers 200 fully funded scholarships for Egyptian nationals, providing access to 54 prestigious institutes across India and covering 280 disciplines. These scholarships, financed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, offer training in fields such as Information Technology, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), public administration, election management, entrepreneurship, rural development, medical care, renewable energy, and more. Additionally, specialized training for defence personnel is available at esteemed institutions, including the National Defence College and the Defence Services Staff College.
During the event, Charge d’Affaires C. Sushma expressed her gratitude for the support received from Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, which has been instrumental in the programme’s success. She reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Egypt’s capacity-building initiatives.
In a special video message, Minister Rania Al Mashat highlighted the shared values between India and Egypt in advancing South-South cooperation. She acknowledged ITEC’s integral role in the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership, emphasizing that more than 1,500 Egyptians have benefitted from these demand-driven training programmes.
The celebration also featured testimonials from Egyptian alumni of ITEC, CV Raman Scholarships, and other training initiatives. They shared personal experiences of their time in India, reflecting on how the programme had positively shaped their professional and personal growth.
ITEC Day continues to serve as a platform for deepening the longstanding friendship between India and Egypt. As both nations work towards a Strategic Partnership, India remains committed to fostering collaboration through knowledge exchange, mutual respect, and a shared vision for sustainable development.
