THE Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL), through the Adani Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IIT-Madras Zanzibar (IITM Zanzibar).

The programme is designed to promote higher education in Tanzania and build a robust talent pool for Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. It aims to make engineering education accessible to deserving students who lack the means to pursue their dreams and help them build better lives by acquiring technical knowledge and skills.

Shahzad Athar, TEAGTL director said: “Such initiatives will pave the path to prosperity, going beyond just business, and aspiring to make a real difference in the lives of the local community. Our willingness to support higher education stems from our belief in the potential of Tanzanian youth, who given the right opportunities, can develop into leaders of the future.”

Jatin Trivedi, Adani Foundation CEO said: “The signing of this MOU is a milestone for us, as this marks our presence in the African continent. Our growth has been accompanied by a commensurate increase in social development levels, as we focus on uplifting communities and working at the grassroots level for long-term sustainable progress.

It is a matter of pride for us to be associated with a prestigious institution like IIT Madras, and we do anticipate that the benefits of this partnership make a material difference to meritorious students in Tanzania.”

Prof Preeti Aghalayam, IITM-Zanzibar director-in-charge said "IITM Zanzibar enters its second year with focussed growth in academic areas of relevance to the region and beyond. We are grateful to TEAGTL and Adani Foundation for the partnership and support, and look forward to working together."

Launched with the intent of supporting talented students from underprivileged backgrounds, the program will sponsor Graduate and Post Graduate studies for students enrolled at IITM Zanzibar, for Bachelor of Science in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Master of Technology in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (MTech & AI),  Master of Technology in Ocean Structure

The programme demonstrates Adani Foundations commitment to the country of Tanzania and its people, by furthering the spread of education, especially in fields that can propel Tanzania as a regional Maritime Hub.

It also marks the first initiative of the Adani Foundation in Tanzania and Africa, as we seek to live up to our motto of “Growth with Goodness”.

Since 1996, Adani Foundation, the community engagement arm of the Adani Group, has remained agile and deeply committed to making strategic social investments for sustainable outcomes across India. It is empowering and enriching the lives of children, women, youth, and marginalized communities in the core areas of education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihood, community development, and climate action. The strategies of the Foundation are integrated in national priorities and global Sustainable Development Goals.

Adani Foundation is currently operating in 6,769 villages across 19 states, positively impacting 9.1 million lives.

IIT Madras is a premier Institute in science and engineering education, research and industrial consultancy, reputed both nationally and internationally.