Know India Programme
Know India Programme of the Ministry Of Overseas Indian Affairs 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. These are conducted in partnership with one or two State Governments.
The participants, PIOs in the age group of 18-26 years, are selected based on recommendations received from Heads of Indian Missions/Posts abroad. 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.
The content of the programme broadly includes the following:
1. Presentations on the country, political process, developments in various sectors,
2. Interaction with faculty and students at a prestigious University/College/Institute,
3. Presentation on the industrial development and visits to some Industries,
4. Visit to a village to better understand the typical village life,
5. Exposure to Indian media,
6. Interaction with NGOs and organizations dealing with women affairs,
7. Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments,
8. Taking part in Cultural programmes,
9. Exposure to yoga,
10. Call on high dignitaries, which may include President of India, Chief Election Commissioner of India, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and Ministers in-charge of Overseas Indian Affairs, Youth Affairs and Sports.
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has announced the tentative schedule of the Know Indian Programmes to be conducted during 2014-15:
|
KIP Edition
|
Tentative Period
|
Partner State
|
Last date for receipt of
nominations in the MOIA |
Last date for receipt of applications in the High Commission
|
|
28th KIP
|
9th June, 2014 – 30thJune, 2014
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
10th April, 2014
|
28th March, 2014
|
|
29th KIP
|
29th August, 2014-18thSeptember, 2014
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
10th July, 2014
|
28th June, 2014
|
The 28th and 29th Know India Programme for which only People of Indian Origin are entitled for participation. Further details are also available on the Indian High commission’s website under the heading Diaspora. Also visit the page for the link and webpage for downloading application forms and terms and conditions for eligibility to participate in this programme.
Please find the guidelines for application here: http://www.hicomind.org.nz/hcinz/assets/diaspora/Guideline-of-28th-29th-KIP.pdf
Know India Programme of the Ministry Of Overseas Indian Affairs 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,...
Know India Programme of the Ministry Of Overseas Indian Affairs 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. These are conducted in partnership with one or two State Governments.
The participants, PIOs in the age group of 18-26 years, are selected based on recommendations received from Heads of Indian Missions/Posts abroad. 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.
The content of the programme broadly includes the following:
1. Presentations on the country, political process, developments in various sectors,
2. Interaction with faculty and students at a prestigious University/College/Institute,
3. Presentation on the industrial development and visits to some Industries,
4. Visit to a village to better understand the typical village life,
5. Exposure to Indian media,
6. Interaction with NGOs and organizations dealing with women affairs,
7. Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments,
8. Taking part in Cultural programmes,
9. Exposure to yoga,
10. Call on high dignitaries, which may include President of India, Chief Election Commissioner of India, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and Ministers in-charge of Overseas Indian Affairs, Youth Affairs and Sports.
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has announced the tentative schedule of the Know Indian Programmes to be conducted during 2014-15:
|
KIP Edition
|
Tentative Period
|
Partner State
|
Last date for receipt of
nominations in the MOIA |
Last date for receipt of applications in the High Commission
|
|
28th KIP
|
9th June, 2014 – 30thJune, 2014
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
10th April, 2014
|
28th March, 2014
|
|
29th KIP
|
29th August, 2014-18thSeptember, 2014
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
10th July, 2014
|
28th June, 2014
|
The 28th and 29th Know India Programme for which only People of Indian Origin are entitled for participation. Further details are also available on the Indian High commission’s website under the heading Diaspora. Also visit the page for the link and webpage for downloading application forms and terms and conditions for eligibility to participate in this programme.
Please find the guidelines for application here: http://www.hicomind.org.nz/hcinz/assets/diaspora/Guideline-of-28th-29th-KIP.pdf
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