New Delhi, July 17, 2014 – The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme is aimed at capacity building, skill development, transfer of technology and sharing of experiences with the partner countries. It forms an important component of India’s development partnership and cooperation with the developing world.
Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of slots offered under the ITEC Programme.
The total number of slots offered to ITEC partner countries during the last three years is as under:
| Financial Year |
No. of Slots |
|
2011-12 |
6161 |
|
2012-13 |
7655 |
|
2013-14 |
8115 |
The funds allocated to the ITEC training programmes during the last three years is as under:
Rs. in crores
|
Financial year |
Allocation |
|
2011-12 |
120.00 |
|
2012-13 |
120.00 |
|
2013-14 |
140.00 |
This Information was given by the Minister of state in the Ministry of External Affairs Gen. Retd. V. K. Singh in Lok Sabha today. CCI Newswire
