Link: Registrations for 45th and 46th KIP started.
Registrations for 45th and 46th KIP have started. The applicants can indicate their preferences online for these KIPs.
Applications can be submitted online by the overseas Indians.
Applicants are advised to submit their applications online well within the deadline of 19 November, 2017(http://kip.gov.in/home/register). All other details/ FAQ are uploaded on the Know India Programme portal. Applicants are advised to go through the guidelines closely prior to filling the application form online.
About Know India Programme:
Know India Programme is a flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs for engagement with Indian origin youth (between 18-30 years) to enhance their awareness about India, its cultural heritage, art and to familiarise them with various aspects of contemporary India. This programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding non-resident Indians) from all over the world with preference to those from Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad &Tobago;, South Africa, Jamaica. The programme has been in existence since 2003.
Know India Programme is a 25 days programme (excluding international travel) during which the participant will visit Delhi, Agra and a select state in India alongwith visits to places of historical, cultural, religious significance. KIP participants will also have a 2-day orientation programme in New Delhi. Participants will meet opinion makers, leaders, officials to get an overview of India’s economy, society and ongoing growth and development story.
Participants are provided local hospitality e.g. boarding and Internal transportation in India, return air tickets from their country of residence to India provided participants bear 10% of the cost of total air fare. Gratis visa shall be granted to participants by the Indian Missions/Posts abroad.
Minimum qualification required for participating in KIP is graduation from a recognised University /Institute or enrolled for graduation and ability to speak in English. The applicant should not have visited India through any previous Programme of Government of India. Those who have not visited India before will be given preference.
Applicant must provide documentary evidence to prove Indian origin or an undertaking about Indian origin which must be countersigned by Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consul General.
Eligible candidates can apply to the programme online athttp://kip.gov.in/home/register. All other details/ FAQ are uploaded on the Know India Programme portal. Applicants are advised to go through the guidelines closely prior to filling the application form online.
