Indian Embassy in Nepal Marks 60 Years of Technical and Economic Cooperation

Kathmandu [
Nepal
On March 22 (ANI): The
India
n Embassy in
Nepal
celebrated the 60th
India
On Friday, the IT&E Cooperations (ITEC) Day was celebrated in Kathmandu.

The attendees included Members of Parliament, high-ranking government officials, ITEC alumni, and notable figures.
Nepal
These alumni from educational institutions
India
attended
ITEC Day
celebrations.

Nepal
‘Minister of Foreign Affairs,’
Arzu Rana Deuba
, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Foreign Minister Deuba warmly reminisced about her time studying abroad.
India
and showed appreciation to the government of
India
Due to its various programs in development and education sectors.

For many generations,
Nepal
i,
India
has served as a location for us to study, conduct research, receive training, and gain knowledge. Additionally, this has been a place where we acquire many skills and insights.
India
Brothers and sisters also visit.
Nepal
, and they gain a great deal of knowledge from it,” Deuba stated at the event.

Furthermore, stating that
India
Has now become the hub for discussions on numerous subjects, Foreign Minister Deuba shared her insights and experiences from the recently conducted event.
Raisina Dialogue
and the
India
n Ocean Summit.

I was truly impressed by the gathering strength of
India
because, I have seen
India
Throughout the centuries, I have witnessed
India
From the 1980s onwards, it has experienced significant transformation, and the most recent conference that I attended was (
Raisina Dialogue
There were individuals representing 140 different nations, with scholars engaging in discussions covering every conceivable topic. If you had an interest in a particular subject, there would be a conversation on it. I witnessed a comparable setup previously.
India
At the Ocean Conference, someone coming from
Nepal
I believe that was an excellent location for gaining exposure and exchanging ideas with individuals, not just those from
India
“But across the globe,” Deuba stated.

“I express my gratitude to the Government of
India
And thanks to the Ministry of External Affairs for inviting me and including me among numerous scholars and politicians.
Nepal
“At these forums, it provides and allows us a space to discuss our own country as well,” she added.

The
India
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme, commonly referred to as ITEC, serves as the primary capability development initiative under the Ministry of External Affairs within the Government of India.
India
.

Established in 1964, ITEC stands as one of the longest-standing frameworks for international skill development, having educated over 200,000 officials across more than 160 nations. It builds upon
India
With its extensive and comprehensive array of governance and development-focused knowledge housed within universities and training centers, ITEC provides around 10,000 fully funded in-person learning opportunities across approximately 400 programs at more than 100 prestigious institutions.
India
each year.

“The
ITEC Day
What we commemorate today stands as a testimony to sixty years of dedication from the government.
India
To share its expertise in human resources development with neighboring nations and other developing countries. Launched in 1964, the initiative has significantly expanded over the past sixty years, not only in the breadth of the program but also in the variety of courses offered and the number of partner countries involved.”
India
n Ambassador to
Nepal
, Naveen Srivastava said.

Furthermore, the
India
An envoy likewise conveyed dedication to broaden the ITEC initiative even further and develop more tailored programs aligned with the shifting priorities of the government.
Nepal
.

Over the past two years, we’ve made efforts to broaden the scope of this initiative, and I’m pleased to share that we surpassed a participation level of one thousand.
Nepal
I professionals who have had the experience of
India
Across different initiatives, including those organized by
India
Institutions for the Armed Police Force or the
Nepal
Police, the
Nepal
The Judicial Academy, the Election Commission, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Water Resources, and several other organizations are included. Looking forward, ITEC will continue to be a vital part of the comprehensive plan.
India
–
Nepal
We aim to launch tailored courses demanded by our partners.
Nepal
I collaborate with different government departments to address the changing priorities of the administration.
Nepal
“There are several avenues for enhancing this collaboration,” stated the Ambassador.

At the event, Attorney General Ramesh Badal along with ITEC alumni Brig Gen Pawan Khatri, who serves as the Joint Coordinator for the National Security Council Secretariat, and Dayaram Sharma, an Armed Police Force Superintendent, discussed their experiences and offered valuable insights into the ITEC program.

The festivities featured an captivating Mayurbhanj Chau dance performance as well.
India
The Council for Cultural Relations backed the cultural group ‘Yagna.’
India
Led by the acclaimed artist Kuleshwar Kumar Thakur and featuring captivating folk fusion and jazz instrumentation by the well-known Kanta Dab Dab band,
Nepal
.

In the period between 2024 and 2025, 510 experts participated.
Nepal
were educated through distinct programs at several notable institutions in
India
. 21 Government Engineers
Nepal
are enrolled in a two-year MTech program focusing on areas like Water Resource Management, Hydrology, and Irrigation Water Management at IIT Roorkee.

Eighteen tailored programs were arranged for Doctors (50), Government Attorneys (30), and members of the National Judicial Academy.
Nepal
(15),
Nepal
Law Enforcement Agencies (143); Armed Police Units (80); Ministry of Home Affairs (24); Ministry of Water Supply (40) across 10 major institutions
India
in 2024-2025.

Nepal
, as a nearby and amicable neighbor, actively participates in the ITEC initiative led by the Government of
India
In just the last 15 years, over 3,000 officials have been
Nepal
These individuals have undergone training through ITEC. Such capacity-building initiatives are an integral component.
India
‘ efforts to not only bolster the human resource development
Nepal
And not only collaborate with partner countries but also gain insights from their experiences to enhance the collective socioeconomic well-being of the area. (ANI)