Over more than 25 years, 433 Armenian specialists completed retraining under India`s ITEC program

ArmInfo. Since 1999, 433  specialists from public administration, information technology,  education, healthcare, and other sectors have completed retraining in  Armenia under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)  program. This was announced at an event dedicated to the ITEC  program, according to the press service of the Ministry of Education,  Science, Culture, and Sports.

Specifically, 39 specialists participated in the program from 2025 to  2026, and 38 in 2024-2025.

Through the ITEC program, the Republic of India provides thousands of  specialists from around the world with the opportunity to participate  in training courses and receive scholarships for professional  development. This initiative not only provides participants with the  opportunity to develop professional skills but also to experience  India's rich culture, history, and hospitality.

During the event, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and  Sports Artur Martirosyan noted that Armenia highly values its  friendly and mutually beneficial relations with India. "The ITEC  program is one of the important areas of cooperation and, over the  years, has become an effective platform for developing professional  skills," he noted.

The Deputy Minister found it remarkable that even during the  difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program continued to  fulfill its important mission, providing thousands of specialists  with online courses through digital platforms. "I am confident that  ITEC graduates contribute to the development of various industries,  while simultaneously serving as a reliable bridge between Armenia and  India and strengthening the centuries-old friendship between our  peoples," Martirosyan said.

The event was attended by Indian Ambassador to Armenia Nilakshi Saha  Sinha. The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Program was  developed in 1964. It provides specialists from different countries  with the opportunity to improve their qualifications, participate in  courses and internships, and also introduces them to the culture and  traditions of India, strengthening bilateral ties.