ITEC

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation popularly known as "ITEC" was launched by a decision of the Indian Cabinet on September 15, 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance of the Government of India. Under it and its corollary SCAAP 156 countries in Asia, Africa, East Europe, Central & Latin America, Pacific and Small Island countries are invited to share in the Indian Development experience acquired over six decades of our existence as a free nation. India spends about Rs.500 million annually on ITEC activities.