From Local Training to International Exposure

I am Musa Hassan Mohamed, Eng-Tutor at Ministry of Agriculture, Division of Training and Research-KATRIN. When I first learned that I had an opportunity to travel to India for professional training, I was excited, but I also knew that it would be much more than simply travelling to another country. For me, it was an opportunity to learn, experience a different environment, meet new people and bring home knowledge that could be useful in my work. My journey to India was facilitated through AgriScape Innovations Company Limited (ASI Co. Ltd.), which supported and guided me through the process of accessing the international training opportunity. The training was connected to the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, a Government of India capacity-building initiative administered by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Arriving in India

Travelling from Tanzania to India was an experience I will remember for a long time. Everything felt new the environment, the people, the culture and even the way some things were done. At first, I was simply trying to take everything in. As the training progressed, however, I became more comfortable and began to appreciate how much I could learn from the experience. What made the journey particularly meaningful was that I was not only attending a training course. I was experiencing an international learning environment where participants from different backgrounds could share ideas, experiences and perspectives.

Learning About Solar Energy

One of the most important parts of my training was the exposure I received in solar energy technologies and applications. Before the training, I understood solar energy mainly from a practical perspective. In India, I gained a much broader understanding of the technology and the systems behind it. I learned about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar PV modules, inverters, solar-power systems and their applications. I was also introduced to issues surrounding solar-resource assessment, system implementation and the wider development of renewable energy technologies. These areas are also reflected in the official ITEC solar-energy training curriculum. What I found particularly interesting was seeing how solar technology could be connected to practical development challenges. It made me think differently about the role that renewable energy can play in agriculture, water supply and rural development.

More Than a Classroom Experience

For me, the training was not only about lectures and technical sessions. I had the opportunity to interact with people from different backgrounds and learn from their experiences. I listened to different ideas, asked questions and shared some of my own experiences from Tanzania. I also learned that professional development does not end when a course is completed. The most important part is what you do with the knowledge afterwards. Being in India gave me a different perspective. It helped me appreciate the importance of innovation, technology, practical skills and continuous learning.

What I Brought Back to Tanzania

When I returned home, I realized that the biggest value of the journey was not the certificate or the fact that I had travelled to India. It was the knowledge, confidence and new perspective that I brought back with me. The training strengthened my understanding of solar energy and made me more interested in how renewable-energy technologies can be applied to practical challenges, particularly in areas such as agriculture and water systems. I also returned with a stronger appreciation for international collaboration and the importance of sharing knowledge.

My Reflection

Looking back, travelling to India was one of the experiences that changed the way I looked at professional development. I was able to step outside my familiar environment, learn from experts and other participants, experience a different culture and gain knowledge that I could take back home. I am sincerely grateful to AgriScape Innovations Company Limited for facilitating this opportunity and supporting my journey. I am also grateful for the opportunity to experience an international training programme under the ITEC framework of the Government of India. The experience reminded me that sometimes one opportunity can open the door to many others.

My journey started in Tanzania, took me to India, and brought me back home with new knowledge, new confidence and a wider vision for what is possible.

Eng.Musa Hassan Mohamed (Ministry of Agriculture/Divsion of Training and Reearch)

KATRIN