National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics

ICT Training Calendar for F.Y. 2026-27 (Tentative)

Training Name	Date	Duration
Focused Dialogue on Drug abuse prevention, Mental Health and Institutional Coordination	June 15, 2026	1 day
ITEC Capacity Building program on Passenger Interdiction Techniquesand border enforcement	July 6-17, 2026	2 weeks
ITEC Capacity Building program on Practising Leadership in Public Service (For Women Only)	Aug 31- Sept 11, 2026	2 weeks
WTO, Geneva - Assistance Program for Geneva based LDC delegates under ITEC	Sept 23 - Sept 29 , 2026	1 week
ITEC Capacity Building program on AEO-MRA and Time Release Study (TRS)	Oct 7-13, 2026	1 week
HPMP-III (T2) -3-ToT@NACIN, Pala	Oct 22-23, 2026	2 days
ITEC Capacity Building program on Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT), Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance (CMAA), CEN and Risk Management system	Nov 16-27, 2026	2 weeks
ADB - SASEC Training program on 'FTAs and verification'	Dec 2-4, 2026	3 days
HPMP - III (T2)-4,5,6 - LCS/Kolkata Comm'te	Dec 14-18, 2026	1 week
HPMP-III (T2) -7-Risk Profiling with NCTC at Lonawala	Jan 7-8, 2027	2 days
ITEC Capacity Building program on AML and CFT with Emphasis on Trade - Based Money Laundering and Narcotics Linked Financial Flows	Feb 3-9, 2027	1 week
ITEC Capacity Building program on Trade Facilitation with Focus on E commerce, FTAs and Risk Management	March 11-17, 2027	1 week

ITEC Programmes at ICSTC, NACIN

The International Co-operation and Training Wing (ICT) at NACIN, Palasamudram actively conducts capacity-building programmes under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) framework of the Government of India, aimed at strengthening international partnerships and institutional capabilities across partner countries.tic learning environment combining academic inputs, practical exposure, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

During the Financial Year 2025–26, ICSTC successfully conducted five specialised ITEC training programmes, training 147 participants from 42 partner countries, representing Customs administrations and a diverse range of government agencies. These programmes were delivered at NACIN’s state-of-the-art residential campus, offering a holistic learning environment combining academic inputs, practical exposure, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

The ITEC programmes at NACIN focus on key areas such as customs administration, trade facilitation, economic enforcement, and emerging global challenges. Through these initiatives, NACIN contributes to enhancing professional competencies, promoting best practices, and fostering international cooperation in border management and governance.

By leveraging its advanced infrastructure and expert faculty, ICSTC continues to play a vital role in advancing India’s development partnerships and reinforcing CBIC’s commitment to global capacity building through knowledge sharing and collaborative learning

PICTURE BOOK

The two-week Capacity Building program on ‘Passenger Interdiction Techniques, Trade Facilitation and IT Systems’ was conducted under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) between 02nd and 13th February 2026. The inaugural session was addressed by Shri M. Subramanyam, Principal Director General, NACIN, with a welcome address by Aarti Saxena, Additional Director General, NACIN.

Designed as an immersive learning platform, the programme provides field-level officers with a comprehensive understanding of interdiction, risk management, trade facilitation, and integrated Customs systems, including exposure to the National Customs Targeting Centre (NCTC).

Bringing together Customs officers from Maldives, South Sudan, and Mongolia, the programme emphasises practitioner-led learning, experience sharing, and collaborative problem-solving, enabling participants to translate insights into practical, field-oriented outcomes for more effective and seamless Customs operations.

Dated: ITEC Pax interdiction 02-13 Feb 2026

The 2nd edition of the India–UNODA Capacity Building Programme on UNSCR 1540 & Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific and African countries was conducted at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) between 10th and 13th February 2026.

Shri Surjit Bhujbal, Special Secretary, Government of India & Member (Customs), CBIC, virtually addressed the inaugural session on 10.02.2026, while Shri M. Subramanyam, Principal Director General, NACIN, also addressed participants.

Conducted under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (D&ISA Division), the programme brought together international participants and reflects India’s commitment to strengthening global non-proliferation frameworks, enhancing strategic trade controls, and fostering international cooperation and capacity building.

Dated: ITEC UNODA 10-13 Feb 2026

From South America, Africa, and Asia, 33 officers representing 22 countries came together at NACIN Palasamudram under the Government of India’s ITEC Programme (2–13 March 2026) for specialised training on Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Terrorist Financing.

With participants drawn from Customs, Police, Immigration, Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), and specialised enforcement agencies the programme reflects a strong commitment to global collaboration and capacity building in combating financial crime.

Dated: ITEC AML CFT 2-13 Mar 2026