Know India Programme

The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has been organising the Know India Programme (earlier internship Programme for Diaspora Youth (IPDY) to create awareness about the phenomenal transformation taking place in India and the country’s progress from just a destination for culture, heritage and art to an emerging powerhouse in the global economic system. Thirty two such programmes have been organised up till now in partnership with different states. Based on recommendations received from Heads of Indian Missions/Posts abroad, About 35 Indian Diaspora Youth in the age group of 18-26 years, are selected for each programme Selected participants are provided with full hospitality in India during the duration of the programme. 

Following the success of the programmes and based on the positive feedback received from the interns, the next Know India Programme (KIP) are proposed to be organised for 40 participants to be selected from countries all over the world. The KIP in the nature of an Orientation Programme is expected to provide the participants exposure to various facets of the Indian way of life, culture, spirituality, adventure and sports, creativity and composite character of India and interaction with youth from different parts of the country.

Guidelines and application form for these programmes may be accessed on MOIA website (www.moia.gov.in).  Details of these programmes would also be available on the website of this Ministry (http://moia.gov.in)

Following is the list the few activities to be done during the course: 

• Presentation on the industrial development and visits to some Industries,

• <span arial,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 9pt;="" line-height:="" 115%;"="">Interaction with faculty and students at a prestigious University/College/Institute,

• Presentation on the industrial development and visits to some Industries,

• Visit to a village to better understand the typical village life,

• Exposure to Indian media,

• Interaction with NGOs and organizations dealing with women affairs,

• Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments,

• Taking part in Cultural programmes,

• Exposure to yoga,

• 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.

It is now proposed to organise the 33rd & 34th KP on the schedule as shown below:

• Application form for Know India Programme (Click here)

• Guidelines for Know India Programme (Click here)