KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME

This is with reference to the organizing of the Know India Programme (KIP) and to proactively and enthusiastically publicize and promote the upcoming 80th & 81st editions of the flagship “Know India Programme” (KIP), amongst the youth members of the Indian Diaspora with the view to secure their maximum participation in these editions. The 80th & 81st editions of the KIP are also scheduled to coincide with the upcoming 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention. Please convey the same to all members of your group and contacts for wider publicity.

2. KIP aims at engaging with the young Indian Diaspora in the age-group of 21-35 years with the objective to connect them with India. Youth members of the Indian Diaspora would get the opportunity to get first hand experience of 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.

3. As you are aware that since the KIP Portal https://kip.gov.in/ is not functioning, the entire process such as receiving of applications, scrutiny, recommendation etc. will to be done through official email of the Embassy (fspic.brussels@mea.gov.in) as per the timeline given below:

 Editions of KIP  from   To Deadline to receive applications by Missions/Posts
80th 29 December  2024
17 January 2025
05 December 2024
81st  02 January 2025 21 January 2025 09 December 2024

4. Guidelines, Application proforma, Flyers etc., for the KIP are attached.

5.  For any further clarification, please write to : fspic.brussels@mea.gov.in

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