BENGALURU, 12 MAY

In a significant step towards strengthening India-Africa cooperation in vocational training, the Africa India Economic Foundation (AIEF) has proposed the establishment of a Government Tool and Training Centre (GTTC) in Namibia, with Karnataka’s GTTC as the knowledge and technology partner, officials said on Monday.

In a recent meeting with Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil, the AIEF highlighted the GTTC’s potential as a model for Africa’s industrial training needs, they said.

The GTTC operates more than 20 centres across Karnataka, training thousands in precision tooling, CNC operations, mechatronics and robotics.

"GTTC has an alumni base of over five lakh skilled professionals, a curriculum aligned with real-time industrial demands and deep industry linkages," said AIEF General Secretary Anil Sinde.