The High Commission of India, Dhaka hosted an ITEC Alumni Meet in Dhaka recently.
Addressing the event, High Commissioner Pranay Verma extended his warmest greetings to the ITEC Alumni, for occupying important positions in various fields of Bangladesh, after having been trained by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC).
ITEC is a flagship programme of the Government of India, which aims to share India's expertise and knowledge with developing countries. Since its inception, ITEC has provided training to more than 160,000 participants from over 160 countries, including Bangladesh.
The programme has been instrumental in building capacity, enhancing skills, and fostering cooperation between the two countries.
In Bangladesh, over the years, more than 4,500 young professionals have undergone courses under different ITEC programmes in premier Indian institutions.
These have ranged from courses in public policy to specialized agricultural and industrial domains to new energy and cutting edge technology.
Tailor made courses have also been conducted at specific requests of the Government of Bangladesh.
During 2022-23, 4 batches of Judges and Judicial Officers from Bangladesh have been offered special training programs in the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal. Similarly, Mid-Career Training Programs have been organized, wherein Bangladeshi Civil Servants were trained at India’s National Centre for Good Governance located in Mussoorie.
Moreover, 56 Bangladeshi participants from various fields (including private sector) have availed training programs with candidates from all over the world, while 67 have benefited from e-ITEC programs in Bangladesh, in 2022-23.
During the ITEC Alumni Meet, the High Commission of India also announced the formation of an ITEC Alumni Association in Bangladesh (IAAB) as a platform for all ITEC Alumni in Bangladesh.
IAAB will serve as a forum for all the ITEC alumni to stay connected and share their experiences.
It will also provide opportunities for the alumni to contribute to the development of both India and Bangladesh by sharing of knowledge and expertise.
The Association will also work closely with the High Commission of India in Bangladesh and other stakeholders to organize training programmes, workshops, and other events.
All the alumni of ITEC in Bangladesh were urged to join the Association and participate in its activities.
Around 100 ITEC alumni from all walks of life, besides distinguished guests, attended the ITEC Alumni Meet on 2nd March, 2023. A small cultural event of Goudiya Nritya, performed by an ICCR scholar, Rachel Priyanka, culminated the programme.
Source: United News of Bangladesh