To enhance relations, particularly in the technical cooperation area with developing countries, the Government of India started in 1964 a Program of Technical and Economical Cooperation called ITEC.

The main goal of this program and those created for certain regions in the world like SCAAP in Africa, is to share the Indian experience in diverse areas, basically in the industrial and technological field.

India has developed significant progress in many fields and today has ability and appropriate advance technologies for the geographical and ecological conditions of many developing countries.

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Details of Scholarships

As with other developing countries, ITEC cooperate with Peru and Bolivia also through this scholarship program with technical training courses of short period, normally less than 12 weeks.

The Government of India selects these courses in divers fields and institutions throughout the country. The list of the courses is normally published in April and May every year - but during the year more courses could be added and sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Bolivia.

ITEC Scholarships cover:

• Course expenses;
• Return air ticket to India
• Lodging expenses in India;
• A small amount of money for food. However, it is recommended to carry additional money
• Refund of Medical expenses (in case of diseases contracted in India);
• A small amount of money for books.
• Tax payments are not included, neither Peruvian Taxes (IGV and IPM) nor Bolivian Taxes (IVA).
• However, in the case of Peru, there is an agreement of refund of tax payments after applicant's return to Peru;
• The government of India is not responsible for expenses incurred on short stay for connecting flights, etc.;
• Visa is free of charge.