Consulate General of India

Melbourne

Know India Programme: Overview

          Know India Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India aimed to connect the Indian diaspora youth all over the world in the age group 18-30 years with their motherland. Launched in December 2003, Know India Programme (KIP) is a three-week orientation programme for diaspora youth conducted with a view to promote awareness on different facets of life in contemporary India. 

          Online registration for 66th and 67th editions of Know India Programme (KIP) have been opened on the KIP portal from 17 May 2023. Interested Diaspora youth (in the age group 18-30 years) of Indian origin (PIO/OCI card holders) may apply for the programme through portal https://kip.gov.in

          During the period of their stay in India, the KIP participants are given insights to understanding of India’s political system, economy, society, and developments in various key sectors. Further, they are also provided exposure to India’s history and heritage by visiting places of historical and cultural significance. The Ministry also facilitates their interactions with students and professionals from various fields; along with arranging for meetings and call on visits with senior officials and leadership. The KIP participants are also taken for a 7–10-day state visit to one or more Indian states as a part of the Programme.

          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.

The 66^th and 67^th KIP programmes will be organised as per details below:

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