India has launched a pan-Africa digital knowledge and health network with an aim of establishing its leadership role in an area where China has not ventured till now. The five-year project was unveiled by external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
Under this project, the basic motive is to offer free tele education courses in various academic disciplines to over 4,000 students annually from African countries. Also, it will help to offer free continuing medical education to 1,000 candidates comprising African doctors, nurses and paramedical staff.
Inaugurating the project, Sudhma Swaraj stated, “Over the years we have built several bridges with Africa…. Today, we are here to build a bridge which is no less important – the bridge of knowledge and health between India and Africa…. India’s vision of Indian Ocean security is cooperative and inclusive, rooted in security and growth for all in the region. We must all work together to ensure that Africa does not once again turn into a theatre of rival ambitions, but becomes a nursery for the aspirations of Africa’s youth.”
According to the officials, Indian doctors will provide free medical consultancy to African doctors who seek such consultancy. India’s support in the education sector has received huge support in Africa for years. The new project will act as a digital bridge of knowledge and health between India and Africa