80th and 81st Edition of Know India Programme

80th and 81th Edition of �Know India Programme�

Know India Programme (KIP) is an important initiative of the Government of India to engage with youth of Indian diaspora (between 21-35 years) of Indian origin (excluding non-resident Indians) and connect them to India. The programme is aimed at acquainting the diaspora youth with progress made by India in various fields e.g. Indian Art, Heritage, Culture, Economy Innovation, Science & Technology etc.
2.       KIP provides a unique forum for students and young professionals of Indian origin to visit India, share their views, expectations & experiences and to develop closer bonds with the contemporary India. The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (youth holding Indian passports are not eligible). Government of India extends complete hospitality e.g., boarding and internal transportation in India, return air tickets from their country of residence to India and vice-versa provided participants bear 10% of the cost of total airfare.
3.       Minimum qualification required for participating in KIP is graduation from a recognized University/ Institute enrolled for graduation and ability to speak in English. The applicant should not have visited India through any previous programme of the Government of India.
4.       80th and 81th editions of the KIP would focus on highlighting sectoral developments of India in Science & Technology, Information & Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Start-up Ecosystem, Digital Infrastructure, Defence and Agriculture etc. while further highlighting cultural and civilizational heritage of India like Yoga, Ayurveda, Classical forms of Dance and Music and Archaeological history. Persons desirous to participate in KIP programme may kindly contact the Embassy of India, Malabo through email address  hoc[dot]malabo[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in or may contact at Phone No.: +240 222 410 618.  The application for the 80th KIP should be submitted by 5th December, 2024 and for the 81th KIP should be submitted by 9th December, 2024.

Application Form for80th and 81th KIP

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