Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme popularly known as "ITEC" was launched in 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance along with its corollary programme SCAAP, covers 156 countries in Asia, Africa, East Europe, Central & Latin America, Pacific and Small Island. ITEC is about cooperation and partnership for mutual benefit. It is response oriented and addresses the needs of developing countries.

CDAC, Noida had been empanelled under ITEC/SCAAP scheme of Ministry of External Affairs in the year 2007 and also confirmed to conduct the training in the year 2010-11. In the year 2008-09 and 2009-10, CDAC Noida successfully conducted 4 programmes during each of the years under ITEC/SCAAP Scheme of MEA wherein 51 and 71 participants respectively from various countries were trained on latest tools and technologies.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is a national initiative of the Govt. of India, Ministry of Communication & IT to mobilize human and technical resources in order to attain technological advancement in the ever-evolving arena of Information Technology for the benefit of masses . C-DAC is a scientific society and one of the premier research institute of DIT,MCIT and has successfully integrated its computer education and training activities in Hi-tech areas with Research & Development in the area of Information Technology like Embedded Systems, Broadband, Multilingual technologies, GIS based Solutions, Digital library, Health care, eGovernance etc. CDAC has also established collaboration alliance with global technology leaders like Microsoft, IBM, Compaq and Oracle. It professes the policy of establishing the balance between research and teaching for higher education

C-DAC adopts professional approach in imparting training to the participants wherein tentatively 50% time is devoted to lectures and same amount of time is devoted to labs to help participants to have a better understanding of concepts learnt in theory sessions. State-of-the-art infrastructure, well equipped library, experienced and qualified faculties are few of the things that make learning at CDAC a memorable experience. Besides classroom training, programmes such as expert sessions, visit to industries, cultural visits to historical monuments are conducted as a part of the training.

On successful completion of the programme, all participants are awarded a participation certificate from CDAC at a ceremony.

Participants are comfortably accommodated on a single occupancy basis in a quality hotel in NCR. Some of the Facilities provided in each room are:

·          Air conditioned rooms with attached bath

·          Television with Cable Connection

·          Locker / Safe

·          Study desk with Chair

·          Tea/ Coffee Maker

·          24 Hour Room Service

·          Newspaper

·          Refrigerator

·          Other common facilities include

Ø       Swimming pool

Ø       Fitness centre

Ø       Coffee shop

Ø       Doctor on Call

Ø       Power Backup

The training programs conducted for international participants at C-DAC Noida are sponsored by the Govt. of India under the ITEC and SCAAP programs. The allowance admissible to the participants includes the cost of air passage, free tuition, living allowance and lodging as per availability of accommodation.

Currently INR 10,000 per month is provided as living allowance. However, students are advised to bring adequate money to meet the additional expenses on site seeing, shopping, long distance telephone calls, etc. Detailed information about these schemes and the allowances admissible can be obtained from the nearest Indian Diplomatic Mission or Embassy.

At the Airport: At the New Delhi airport, a representative from CDAC will be there at the welcome area with a placard to receive the participants. CDAC transport will bring the participants to the hotel. In case of any problem, contact Mr. V K Sharma(Sr. Project Manager) at 0091-9811900715 or Mr. Navneet Jain (Project Manager) at 0091-9811900728. 

At the hotel: Identify yourself at hotel reception and check in to the allotted room.

CDAC, NOIDA is located at the doorstep of Delhi, the capital of India. NOIDA is only 14 Kms. away from Connaught Place and New Delhi Railway Station, both of which are in the heart of New Delhi. Noida is well connected to Delhi through a network of roads, national highways and the ultra-modern DND flyover, offering inter-road linkages to different parts of North India. NOIDA is one of the largest planned industrial townships of Asia, and it symbolizes harmony between human habitat and Industrial Enterprise in India. NOIDA is an important part of the Industrial landscape of the nation. It is part of the National Capital Region (NCR) and is spread over 20,316 hectares, with most sectors fully developed. NOIDA offers a pollution free high standard of living and a highly supportive industrial environment with its unique infrastructure providing numerous, matchless facilities. As, Noida is near to the capital of India, it is also an attraction for the tourists. Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character. Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history of India.

Noida is well connected to different cities and has Interstate Bus Terminal at Sector-34, Noida As far as Rail transport is concerned there is no Railway Station in Noida but the nearest railway station are Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Old Delhi Railway Station, Shahadra in Delhi and Ghaziabad Railway Station in Ghaziabad .The Nearest Airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport , Delhi. The distance from Noida to various places are as follows -

New Delhi Railway Station                25 Kms.

Indira Gandhi International Airport   35 Kms.