Applications are invited by the High Commission of India, Colombo for the 18th and 19th editions of 'Know India Programme' (KIP) to be held from 21 September, 2011 to 11 October, 2011 and 21 December 2011 to 10 January, 2012 with Goa/Rajasthan and Rajasthan as Partner States respectively.

This programme is open for ‘People of Indian Origins’ (PIOs) Diaspora Youth residing in Sri Lanka in the age group of 18-26 years (and not NRIs). Selected participants would be required to purchase air ticket for their journey from the country of residence to India and back. 90% of the total cost of air ticket, at lowest economy excursion fare, would be reimbursed to the participants on their successful completion of the programme. The applicants should have a fair command of the English language, should be a Graduate or doing graduation, and should be applying for the first time under this programme.

The KIP programme would include presentations on India’s political process, developments in various sectors, interaction with faculty and students at a prestigious University/College/Institute, presentation on India’s industrial development and visits to some industries, exposure to media, interaction with NGOs and organizations dealing with women’s issues, visit to places of historical importance/monuments, participation in cultural programmes, exposure to yoga, etc.

Details of this programme along with the application form are available on the website of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (http://moia.gov.in) and the High Commission of India in Colombo (www.hcicolombo.org).

Completed application forms should reach the Counsellor(Consular), High Commission of India, P.O.Box.882, No.36-38, Galle Road, Colombo-03 on or before 2 August, 2011 for the 18th edition of KIP (Goa/Rajasthan) and on or before 7 October, 2011 for the 19th edition of KIP (Rajasthan).

The form could be downloaded by click here

The guidelines can be seen by click here

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