6 IT centres set up in African nations

New Delhi: Six IT centres have been developed in several African nations in the last four years and India is helping them bridge the digital divide, a senior MEA official said on Tuesday.

Addressing the India-Africa Higher Education and Skills Development Summit, T S Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said every year thousands of bright minds come from Africa to Indian universities and colleges.

"These students are the bridge to our future, carrying on a tradition to which many African leaders occupying powerful positions would testify," he said.