The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced an opportunity for Sri Lankan government officials to participate in short-term training programs under the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Scholarship Scheme. The programs, sponsored by the Government of India, cover a wide range of fields, including public finance, artificial intelligence, climate resilience, leadership, and more.
Key Details:
- Eligibility: Government officials from departments, divisions, and institutions under the ministry.
- Available Slots: A maximum of two participants per program, with four nominations allowed for consideration by the High Commission of India.
- Application Deadline: Varies by program, with the earliest closing date on 23rd June 2025 for the “Public Finance, Tax Policy & Economic Growth” course.
- Public Finance, Tax Policy & Economic Growth
- Dates: 07–18 July 2025 | Deadline: 23 June 2025
- Specialized Programme on Artificial Intelligence
- Dates: 09–22 July 2025 | Deadline: 25 June 2025
- Computer and Mobile Forensics
- Dates: 14–25 July 2025 | Deadline: 30 June 2025
- Standards Regulations & WTO SPS/TBT Measures
- Dates: 16–25 July 2025 | Deadline: 02 July 2025
- Climate Resilient Agriculture (Indian Experiences)
- Dates: 16–29 July 2025 | Deadline: 02 July 2025
- AI Awareness for Educators
- Dates: 16–29 July 2025 | Deadline: 02 July 2025
- Leadership in Digital Governance (Leadership 4.0)
- Dates: 21–25 July 2025 | Deadline: 07 July 2025
- Small Business Planning & Promotion
- Dates: 23 July–05 Aug 2025 | Deadline: 09 July 2025
- Management Systems
- Dates: 23 July–05 Aug 2025 | Deadline: 09 July 2025
- Anti-Corruption & Procurement Fraud Investigation
- Dates: 23 July–05 Aug 2025 | Deadline: 09 July 2025
- Climate Action Framework for Developing Countries
- Dates: 23 July–05 Aug 2025 | Deadline: 09 July 2025
- International Law & Security Fundamentals
- Dates: 28 July–08 Aug 2025 | Deadline: 14 July 2025
- Human Resource & Leadership Management
- Dates: 14–25 July 2025 | Deadline: 30 June 2025
Note: Only 2 slots per program are allocated for Sri Lanka.
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