Know India Programme 2015-2016
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is planning to conduct the 34th edition of the
‘Know India Programme (KIP),’ for the year 2015-16. Kerala is the partner state for the edition.
Know India Programme of the Ministry is a three-week orientation programme for diaspora
youth conducted with a view 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 a 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. 4-5 such programmes
are conducted every year in partnership with one or two State Governments.
Based on recommendations received from Heads of Indian Missions/Posts abroad, About 35
Indian Diaspora Youth in the age group of 18-26 years, are selected for each programme
Selected participants are provided with full hospitality in India during the duration of the
programme. 90% (ninety percent) of the total cost of air ticket (at lowest economy excursion
fare) is refundable to the participants on successful completion of the programme by them.
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Presentations on the country, political process, developments in various sectors,
Interaction with faculty and students at a prestigious University/College/Institute,
Presentation on the industrial development and visits to some Industries,
Visit to a village to better understand the typical village life,
Exposure to Indian media,
Interaction with NGOs and organizations dealing with women affairs,
Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments,
Taking part in Cultural programmes,
Exposure to yoga,
Call on high dignitaries, which may include President of India, Chief Election
Commissioner of India, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and Ministers incharge of Overseas Indian Affairs, Youth Affairs and Sports.
It may be noted that KIP is open only to People of Indian Origin (PIO) from all over the world,
in the age-group of 18-26. The Applicant shall either be a graduate or a student of graduation.
The Applicant shall be able to converse in English, either studied English in High School or had
English as a medium of instruction in an undergraduate course. Participants of previous KIPs or
Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth of the MOIA would not be considered.
So far MOIA has organized 24 Know India Programmes in which 729 Overseas Diaspora Youth
have participated in these programmes.
The application form for KIP is available in the MOIA website link
http://moia.gov.in/writereaddata/pdf/33_34_KIP.pdf
Duly filled application form with a passport size photograph and a medical fitness certificate
may be deposited at the Indian Diplomatic Mission/ Consular post that covers the area of
residence of the applicant. The participants would be selected based on the recommendations
received from Heads of Indian Missions/Posts abroad.
The last date for receipt of nominations in MOIA for the
34th KIP will be 24th July 2015 .
Details of the KIP are also are available on the link:
http://moia.gov.in/services.aspx?id1=42&id=m4&idp=42&mainid=23