Know India Programme
Know India Programme

Know India Programme

The Know India Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs is a three-week knowledge programme designed for the diaspora youth. The KIP aims at engaging the young Indian Diaspora in the age-group of 21-35 years with the objective to connect them with India. Ministry of External Affairs of India, therefore strives to expose the youth members of the Indian Diaspora to various aspects of contemporary Indian Art, Heritage, Culture, Economy, Innovation, Science & Technology, etc., besides endeavoring to motivate and inspire them to contribute and participate in the transformative initiatives of the Government of India towards the establishment of Viksit Bharat.

KIP participants get an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the history and culture of India as a civilization as well as  the advancements and achievements of modern India across diverse domains, including but not limited to the realms of economy, industry, education, science and technology, telecommunications, information technology, and space science. The participants are granted the privilege of engaging in Learning Tours to a spectrum of institutions and organizations encompassing both the private and public sectors. These tours serve as a platform for participants to gain profound insights and engage in meaningful interactions with field experts and specialists.

The programme for the 75th edition would commence from 7 July 2024 and culminate on 27 July 2024. The 75th edition would focus on highlighting sectoral developments of India in Science & Technology, Information & Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Startup 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.

Guidelines for participants for the upcoming 75th edition of the KIP have been inscribed on the website https://KIP.gov.in  The last date for submission of applications by the interested youth members of the Indian diaspora for the 75th KIP is May 31, 2024