Know India Programme

Know India Programme (KIP) is an initiative by the Ministry of External Affairs for the Indian Diaspora youth between the age group of 21-35 years. The primary objective of the KIP is to foster a closer connection between Indian diaspora youth and their ancestral homeland by augmenting their understanding of India. The Programme provides a platform for the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) youth to familiarize themselves with the contemporary India, through an approximately three-week ‘knowledge tourism’ programme providing them with exposure to different aspects of the growth and development of India. The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding Non-Resident Indians), with preference given to PIOs from Girmitiya countries. A maximum of 40 Indian Diaspora youth are selected for each programme and provided full hospitality in India. 90% of the total cost of international airfare is also borne by the ministry. The entire process of applying, processing etc. is through MEA Portal