MUSCAT: The Embassy of India in Muscat organized a special event on November 4, 2026, to celebrate the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day, marking a vital pillar of the bilateral development partnership between India and the Sultanate of Oman.
Mr. Fahad Al-Abri, Advisor at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. A large gathering of Omani ITEC alumni attended the event, sharing valuable insights, professional reflections, and personal experiences regarding the specialized training programs they completed in India.
Addressing the attendees, Deputy Chief of Mission Ms. Tavishi Behal Pandey highlighted the wide array of professional training courses offered under the ITEC initiative. She outlined innovative new formats, including the integration of private-sector institutions and universities as training partners, advanced leadership modules for senior-level officials, and the short-term deployment of Indian subject-matter experts abroad. She strongly encouraged eligible Omani professionals and officials to leverage these capacity-building opportunities to foster deeper institutional cooperation.
Established in 1964 by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, the ITEC Programme stands as one of the world’s oldest institutionalized international capacity-building frameworks. Having successfully trained over 200,000 professionals across 160 countries, ITEC currently offers more than 300 specialized courses spanning Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Public Administration, Public Finance, Agriculture, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, and Skill Development. These courses are conducted by elite Indian institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). For the 2026–27 fiscal year, Oman has been allocated a dedicated quota of 125 training slots.
The program is open to qualified Omani government officials and corporate professionals, with applications coordinated via the Ministry of Labour in Oman. The Government of India provides comprehensive logistical and financial support covering international airfares, visa processing, tuition fees, accommodation, monthly living allowances, book grants, and comprehensive medical facilities.
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