Know India Programme abbreviated as KIP is a government initiative by the Ministry of External Affairs,

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for the

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(excluding NRIs) between the age group of 18 to 30 years. It was launched on 8 January 2014, on the occasion of

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. The purpose of the Know India Programme is to help Persons of Indian Origin youths familiarize with their roots and contemporary

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and provide them an exposure to the country of their origin. From 2016, six KIPs a year are being organised.

Overview

The substance of the programme broadly includes the following: * Presentations on India, political process, developments in various sectors * Interaction with faculty and students at a prestigious University/College/Institute * Presentation on the industrial development and visits to some Industries * Visit a village to better understand the typical village life of India * Exposure to

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* Interaction with non-governmental organizations and organizations dealing with women affairs * Visit places of historical importance and monuments * Taking part in Cultural programmes * Exposure to

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* Call on high dignitaries, which may include

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, and Ministers in-charge of The Ministry, Youth Affairs and Sports * Visit a select state in India for 10 days

References

External links

Official website

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