Know India Programme for Indian youth diaspora launched

India’s External Affairs Ministry has launched the following tentative schedule for the 41st-46th edition of the ‘Know India Programme (KIP)’. 

This program is open to Indians residing in Sri Lanka in the 18-30 age group who have distinguished themselves in various fields and who have shown an abiding interest in India and links with India through parentage. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are not eligible to apply for this program.   

The KIP, in the nature of an orientation program, is expected to provide the participants with exposure to various facets of the Indian way of life, culture, spirituality, adventure and sports, creativity and composite character of India and interaction with youth from different parts of the country. The activities of KIP participants within the partner State will involve visits to historical, cultural, industrial, academic and tourist sites along with meetings with the constitutional head and other eminent personalities. They are also given exposure to village life and interactive sessions at a premier university, institution or organisation within the State.

The Indian High Commission will arrange return air tickets subject to 10% of the total airfare, to be deposited by the participants. The participants will need to give an undertaking that they will complete the KIP, failing which the amount spent on airfare by the Indian Government will have to be reimbursed to the High Commission of India.

Eligible applicants need to login to the KIP portal www.kip.gov.in to register. All the information regarding registration, application and guidelines are available on the site.