Indian High Commissioner to Zambia, Alok Ranjan, says education is central to the government’s strategy for economic development. Mr Ranjan says India regards education as a key driver of any country’s economic growth. He disclosed that this is demonstrated by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), a programme which provides scholarships for short term courses to the Zambian citizens. The Indian Envoy has since challenged alumni of ITEC training to be proactive and share their life experiences in order to attract other new learners. Meanwhile, Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary (PS), Maambo Hamaundu, disclosed that a total of 2,100 students from Zambia have so far benefited from ITEC programmes.