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ITEC Day Celebration by High Commission of India

(28 March 2018)

To mark the success of the ongoing Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) scheme in Mauritius, under which nearly 300 Mauritian professionals from diverse fields receive short term training in India every year, the High Commission of India celebrated the “ITEC Day” on 28 March 2018 at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Phoenix. 

The event was graced by the Hon. Eddie Boisezon, Minister for Civil Service and Administrative Reforms, Government of Mauritius as Chief Guest. Shri Abhay Thakur, the High Commissioner of India, senior officials of the Government of the Republic of Mauritius and about 200 ITEC trainees attended the event.

Mauritius is one of the largest participants in the ITEC programme. In his remarks, the Minister for Minister for Civil Service and Administrative Reforms praised the ITEC programme and thanked Government of India for its initiative. The High Commissioner of India Shri Abhay Thakur highlighted the utilization and training opportunities under the ITEC programme, which has also contributed significantly towards closer bilateral cooperation between India and Mauritius.

On the occasion, four ITEC scholars shared their experiences, two civilian and two from Mauritius Police Force (MPF) about the ITEC courses undertaken by them.

OCI cards were also handed over by the High Commissioner to five Mauritian citizens after the programme.

Details of the ITEC programme are available at https://www.itecgoi.in/index.php

ITEC brochure can be downloaded from https://www.itecgoi.in/downloads/2017-2018.pdf

Port Louis

28 March 2018

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