ITEF Engages with Embassy of India in Kuwait: Fostering Innovation, Training & Startups

On August 7, 2025, the International Tamil Engineers Forum (ITEF) – a dynamic, non-profit professional body representing over **5,000 Tamil engineers across 12 global chapters** – held a pivotal meeting at the Embassy of India in Kuwait.

Who they are

ITEF is registered under the Government of India’s Companies Act, 2013 as a Section VIII company and is headquartered in Chennai.

Leadership

The organization is overseen by a 10-member Board of Directors. Key leaders include Er. Krishna Jegan (Chairman), Er. Selvam (Managing Director), and Er. Muthu Kumar (Operations Director). Leadership representation present in Kuwait for this meeting included Kuwait Director Dr. Makendran, UAE Director Er. Karthik Ramaraj, and esteemed advisor Padma Shri & Padma Bhushan, Dr. Sivathanu Pillai – widely known as the “Father of BrahMos”.

The Meeting Highlights

Warm welcome and felicitation

Er. Krishna Jegan and Er. Selvam extended heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Dr. Adarsh Swaika and Embassy officials for honoring ITEF with their time. As a gesture of appreciation, Ambassador Swaika felicitated Dr. Sivathanu Pillai for his exceptional, selfless contributions to science and engineering.

Core discussion themes

The agenda focused on startups, innovation, training, and investment, highlighting ITEF’s efforts in skill development, employment generation, and nurturing the startup ecosystem in both Kuwait and India.

Broadening the impact

Ambassador Swaika shared valuable insights on how professional development could extend beyond Indian nationals to benefit individuals of all nationalities - showcasing the global reach and talent within the Indian engineering community. Dr. Sivathanu Pillai discussed a planned training program in Kuwait that would cater to students of all nationalities - underscoring ITEF’s commitment to inclusive skill-building .

Mutual respect and cooperation

Both sides expressed their appreciation for the constructive dialogue and reiterated their commitment to continuous collaboration.

Why This Matters

This meeting marks a significant milestone in ITEF’s journey:

Global Reach: Demonstrates ITEF’s ability to engage high-level diplomatic channels and extend its influence beyond India.
Inclusive Skill Development: Emphasizes the mission to empower youth across nationalities through accessible training programs.
Startup Ecosystem: Reinforces ITEF’s dedication to cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship both in Kuwait and at home in India.
Strategic Partnerships: Opens doors for deeper collaboration between embassy initiatives and engineering talent to drive economic and technological growth.