Indian authorities have recently entered into an agreement with Tanzania to establish a worldwide branch of the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Zanzibar.
This initiative marks the first international expansion of the IIT Madras campus.
The institute is scheduled to commence operations in October of this year, initially accommodating 50 graduate students and 20 Master’s students.
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar hailed this development as a momentous milestone.
The IIT, renowned for its academic excellence, boasts multiple campuses throughout India and is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading educational institutions.