Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Program

Learning gives creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge, and knowledge makes you great.

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-Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

About ITEC The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Program, established in 1964, is the flagship capacity-building initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. As one of the oldest institutionalized international training programs, ITEC has trained over 200,000 officials from more than 160 countries worldwide.
ITEC offers nearly 10,000 fully-funded, in-person training opportunities each year through nearly 400 specialized courses, which are conducted at over 100 prestigious institutions in India. These courses cover a wide array of fields, including governance, healthcare, education, and economic development, enabling participants to build their capacities and skills.
In addition to its regular training calendar, ITEC also responds to specific requests from countries, offering customized training programs tailored to the unique needs of those nations, delivered by India’s top educational and research institutions

Role of MANAGE in ITEC Program
As an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, MANAGE is also a training partner of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Program. MANAGE is mandated to strengthen agricultural extension management through training, consultancy, policy advocacy, education, and international programs.
The ITEC training programs conducted by MANAGE are designed to build the capacity of agricultural extension professionals, policymakers, agripreneurs, and other stakeholders from developing countries. The programs offer specialized training in a variety of agricultural and rural development fields, with an emphasis on leveraging modern technologies for sustainable growth.
These programs cover various themes related to agriculture, such as:

• Agricultural Extension Management
• Agripreneurship and Rural Development
• Use of Technology in Agriculture (e.g., AI, GIS, Drones)
• Climate-Resilient Agriculture
• Digital Agriculture and Remote Sensing

Eligible Participants
The eligible participants for the ITEC training programs at MANAGE are:

• Government officials from ministries or departments related to agriculture, rural development, or related sectors.
• Academics and researchers in the fields of agricultural extension, rural development, or agribusiness.
• Entrepreneurs and professionals engaged in agricultural innovation, startups, and rural development projects.

Participants must be from ITEC partner countries, typically developing nations, and they must possess a background or interest in agriculture, rural development, or agripreneurship.

Benefits of the program for the participants

• Fully Sponsored Training: All costs, including travel (airfare), visa fees, course fees, accommodation, living allowance, and study tours, are covered by ITEC.
• Hands-On Experience: The program often includes practical demonstrations and site visits to agricultural setups, providing real-world experience.
• Networking Opportunities: Participants interact with experts, professionals, and peers from various countries, fostering international collaboration.
• Technological Knowledge: Participants gain skills in using advanced technologies such as drones, GIS, and AI in agriculture, preparing them to bring modern solutions to their home countries.
• Capacity Building for Rural Development: Participants can enhance their skills in rural development, agricultural extension management, and entrepreneurship, thus contributing to their countries' socio-economic growth.
• Improved Agripreneurship Skills: Special programs aimed at agripreneurs can help them refine business ideas and strategies, leading to improved economic opportunities in rural areas

Training Completed by MANAGE So Far
Since 2019, MANAGE has conducted more than 15 training programs for more than 365 participants from various countries under the ITEC initiative. Thesetrainings focused on diverse areas such as sustainable agriculture development, climate-resilient farming, dairy farming advancements, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, promotion of Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), market integration strategies, computer applications in extension, capacity building for agribusiness incubators, agri-tech startups, and the use of advanced technologies like remote sensing, GIS, drones, and AI in agriculture, contributing significantly to capacity building and innovation in global agricultural development.

Application Link: https://www.itecgoi.in/courses_listinst?salt6=Z62Go0buvn26LM+I58xqQQ%3D%3D