Know India Programme

AboutKIP:

Know India Programme (KIP) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India aimed at engaging and making the young Indian diaspora youth (18 – 30 years) feel more connected with their motherland, to promote awareness on different facets of life in India and the progress made by the country in various fields

e.g. economic, industrial, education, science & technology, communication & information technology, culture.

KIP provide an unique forum for students & young professionals of Indian origin to visit India, share their views, expectations & experiences and to develop closer bonds with the contemporary India. KIP is a 25 days orientation programme organised

Eligibility Conditions:

Age:18 – 30 years, as on the first day of the month in which the programme is expected to
Should not have participated in any previous KIP or Internship Programme of MEA, orGovernment of India, or a State Government in
Graduationdegree from a recognized University /Institute or enrolled for
Shouldbe able to speak in English/studied English at the High School level or have English as the medium of instruction for undergraduate
Participantshould obtain international medical, and travel
Applicantmust provide his/her previous PIO card number or that of parents, grandparents, or great
Those who have not visited India before will be given

Non Resident Indians are not eligible to apply for KIP

The Content of the programme broadly includes the following:

Presentationon the country, political process, developments in various
Interactionwith faculty and student at a prestigious university/ College/Institute.
Presentationon the industrial development and visits to some
Visitto a village to better understand the typical village
Visitto
Visitto one or two focus states in
Interactionwith NGOs and organization dealing with women
Visitto places of historical importance/Monuments.
Takingpart in Cultural
Exposureto
Callon high dignitaries, which may include Vice President of India, President House, Parliament, Union Ministers, Governor and Chief Ministers of partner states,

Interested Indian diaspora youth are advised to apply online from the website of KIP www.kip.gov.in well before the last date receipt of applications specified in the

calendar of KIP. For any further queries about the programme, you may in partnership with one or two Indian States.

The Ministry of External Affairs will provide local hospitality in budget hotels, internaltransportation only for the duration of the programme (25 days, excluding international travel).
Selectedparticipant has to pay 10% of the total cost of international
Selectedparticipants will be issued Gratis

Interested Indian diaspora youth are advised to apply online from the website of Know India Programme (KIP) www.kip.gov.in well before the last date receipt of applications specified in the calendar of KIP.