MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS

Government of India

New Delhi

 

GUIDELINES FOR KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME (KIP)

 

1.         The following is the schedule proposed for the next three Know India Programmes (KIPs) to be organized by this Ministry:

 

	Tentative Period	Partner States	Last date for receipt of nomination in the MOIA
9th KIP	August - September 08	Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh	30th  June 2008
10th KIP	December 08 - January 09	Madhya Pradesh, Haryana	30th September 2008
11th KIP	March 2009	Punjab, Orissa	31st December 2008

 

2.            Duration of each of these programmes would be 3 weeks. Exact dates would be announced on receipt of confirmation from respective State Governments.

 

3.           The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding non-resident Indians) in the age group of 18-26 years as on the first day of the month in which the programme is expected to start. The total number of participants in any of the Programme             may not exceed 40.

 

4.           The content of the programme may include the following:

 

(k)  Visit and stay at a University/College/Institute.

(l)    Activities related to youth to be organized by NYKS.

(m)Visit to Industry(ies).

(n)  Visit to a village

(o)  Exposure to Indian media and Film Industry.

(p)  Presentations on the country, the constitution, political process etc.

(q)  Interaction with NGOs and/or organizations dealing with women affairs.

(r)   Calls on high dignitaries, which may include President, Ministers of OIA, Youth Affairs and Sports, Women and Child Development.

(s)  Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments.

(t)    Cultural events.    

 

5.           The candidates should either be studying in the under- graduate level or should have completed under-graduation or equivalent.

 

6.           They should be able to converse in English. [They should     have studied English as a subject at the High School level or should have English as a medium of instruction for under-graduate course]

 

7.           The participants are provided the following hospitality/facilities in India:

 

(vi)         local hospitality e.g. boarding/lodging in State guest houses or budget hotels,

(vii)        Internal travel as per the Programme.

(viii)      Per diem allowance of Rs. 100/- for out-of-pocket expenses,

(ix)         They may be granted gratis visa by Indian Missions/Posts abroad.

(x)          One way economy class international airfare from their respective country to India is reimbursable to them by Indian Missions/Posts abroad after their successful participation in the Programme.

 

8.            The applicant should not have participated in any previous KIP or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth (IPDY).

 

9.           Selected applicants are required to abide by the regulations of the Know India Programme as conveyed to them by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs or an agency nominated by it for the conduct of the Programme. They are required to offer their full cooperation in its smooth conduct, and they are not expected to leave the Programme mid-way.

 

10.       In case a participant is found guilty of any misconduct or indiscipline during the course of the Programme, he or she would not be allowed any further participation in the Programme.  Such participants would not be eligible for reimbursement of the one way international airfare from their country of residence to India. The one way international airfare from his/her country of residence to India would also not be reimbursable to a participant, if he/she leaves the Programme mid-way.

 

11.       Complete application for the programme is to be submitted in the prescribed application form to the Indian Diplomatic Mission/Consular Post that covers the area of residence of the applicant along with photographs. Incomplete and unsigned applications, or forms not accompanied with photographs would be summarily rejected.

 

12.       Nominations, duly recommended by HOM/HOP, may please be sent by the Missions/Posts in the prescribed application form to (i) Smt. Sandhya Shukla, Director (DS), Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Akbar Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011; e-mail: dirss@moia.nic.in; telefax (011) 26874231, and (ii) Shri Nakul Jain, Executive Officer, CII (e-mail: nakul.jain@ciionline.org). The application form in original may be subsequently sent by diplomatic bag to Smt. Sandhya Shukla.

 

13.       Details of the Programme would also be posted on this website http://knowindiaprogram.com/. 

 

 

 

MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS

Government of India

New Delhi

 

APPLICATION FORM FOR KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME (KIP)

 

Number of the KIP that you wish to take part:    9^th or 10^th or 11^th

 

[Tentative schedule for the 9^th KIP is August-September 2008, for 10^th KIP

It is December 2008 - January 2009, and 11^th KIP it is March 2009]

 

 

 

 

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

 

(i)                  Name (as in Passport in BLOCK letters)

 

_____________         _____________                   ____________

            (Surname)                      (First Name)                            (Middle Name)

 

(ii)              Gender                                               Male/Female                        

 

(iii)             Date of birth                          (iv)       Place of birth    ———–     ———

                                          (dd/mm/yyyy)                                             (City)        (Country)

 

(v)              Nationality ——————–    (vi)     Domicile   ——————–

                                                                              (Country where you live in permanently)

(vii)            Marital status ————————

 

(viii)           Passport Particulars

 

                  No.                               ——————

 

                  Place of issue            ————                  ——————

                                                          (City)                                (Country)

                  Date of issue                        ——————-

                                                      (dd/mm/yyyy)

                  Date of Expiry           ——————-

                                                      (dd/mm/yyyy)

 

(ix)             Telephone number:                        Work               —————-

                  (With country and city code)                  Residence     —————-

                                                                              Mobile/Cell    —————–

                  Fax Number                                                              ——————

                  (With country and city code)

      E-mail Address                                 ————————————

 

(x)              Complete mailing address with PIN/ZIP Code

 

(xi)             Permanent home address with PIN/ZIP Code

 

 

(xii)            Name, address (if available) and your relationship with                                              your ancestor who migrated from India:

 

(a)  Name

(b)  Last known address

(c)  Your relationship with him/her

(d)  The year when he/she migrated from India, if known

 

(xiii)        Particulars in respect of your closest relative in India:

 

(a)  Name

(b)  Present address

(c)  Your relationship with him/her

(d)  Contact telephone numbers with city code

 

 

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PARTICULARS

 

1.         Educational qualification

                    

(i)            State the name and address of the College/University

                              from where you completed under graduate course or

                              have joined it for this purpose

 

(ii)          Subjects of study

 

(iii)         Medium of instruction

 

2.         Qualification in English language

 

3.         Details of Occupation/employment:

           

S.N.	Organization/Office/Firm (Name and address)	Position held	Period
			From	To

 

4.         Contact particulars of the present employer:

           

                  Telephone number:                        Work               —————-

                  (With country and city code)                  Mobile/Cell    —————–

                  Fax Number                                                              ——————

                  (With country and city code)

      E-mail Address                                 ————————————

 

5.         Personal Achievements, If any___________________________________

________________________________________________________________

 

OTHER DETAILS

 

1.         Details of Community Activities, if undertaken:

 

2.         Are you a member of any Overseas Indian

            Association/Organization? If yes, give its name

            And address

 

3.         How did you come to know about the KIP?

            (Through an Indian Diplomatic Mission/Post,

            Media advertisement, a previous participant

            or others- to be specified)

 

4.         Have you participated in a previous Know India           Yes/No

            Programme? If yes, provide details.

 

5.         Have you visited India earlier?  if yes, please

            provide details of your last two visits including

            the month and year of the visit, places visited

            and the purpose for your visit

 

6.         Please state, in not more than 100 words, why do you wish to take part in the Know India Programme?

 

            ___________________________________________________________

 

            _________________________________________________________

 

            ___________________________________________________________

 

            ___________________________________________________________

 

            ___________________________________________________________

 

DECLARATION

 

            I, hereby, declare that all the information given in this Application Form are true and correct to the best of my information and belief.

 

            I also declare that I will abide by the regulations of the Know India Programme, would offer my full cooperation in its smooth conduct, and would not leave it mid-way.

 

            I understand that if I am found guilty of any misconduct or indiscipline during the course of the Programme, I could be refused any further participation in the said or any other KIP and that I would not be eligible for reimbursement of the one way international airfare from my country of residence to India. The one way international airfare from my country of residence to India would also not be reimbursable to me if I leave the Programme mid-way.

 

 

 

                                                                                    (Signature of the applicant)

 

                                                                    Name of the applicant

 

                                           Date:

 

 

 

ENDORSEMENT OF THE CONCERNED INDIAN MISSION/POST

 

 

Name of Indian Mission/Post:

 

 

Recommendations of the Head of Mission/Post

 

 

 

 

                                                            Signature of Officer _______________

                                                                       

                                                                       

                                                            Name of the Officer__________________

 

 

Office Seal                                        Date

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Usha Kirpalani the NSW State winner of 1995 Dairy Farmer’s Top Cook competition and author of  Indian Cooking  for All Ocassions

 

By Usha Kirpalani
One of the most efficient way to supply a wide range of nutrients to your body is by juicing fruit and vegetables every day. Drinking two to three glasses of juice first thing in the morning when stomach is empty will speed up your body’s metabolism that will assist in the maintenance of optimum weight.
Here Usha Kirpalani, the NSW State winner of 1995 Dairy Farmer’s Top Cook competition and author of  Indian Cooking  for All Ocassions shares some “juicy” recipes with the valued readers
of The Indian Sub-continent Times

Juicy recipes

Eating fruit and vegetables is a vital part of a healthy, balanced diet. Health organisations and nutrition recommends at least three servings of fruits and five servings of vegetables every day.
One of the most efficient way to supply a wide range of nutrients to your body is by juicing fruit and vegetables every day. Drinking two to three glasses of juice first thing in the morning when stomach is empty will speed up your body’s metabolism that will assist in the maintenance of optimum weight.
Juices are good source of energy, but have slow releasing natural sugars that will keep you full for a long period.
Juices provide instant nutrition, minerals and vitamins that help in building a strong immune system. As juices are free of fibre, they are absorbed rapidly into blood stream, healing, revitalising and creating a sense of wellbeing.
So start juicing for a good health.

Blood Builder Beetroot Juice

2 Beetroots with leaves
1 Apple sliced
2 Carrots top removed
1 lime or lemon juiced
1 inch fresh Ginger peeled

Wash beetroot leaves with lot of water to remove dirt.
Juice the carrot, apple, ginger and beetroot with leaves in a juicer.
Mix-in lime juice, stir and drink in the morning for maximum cleansing effect.
The beetroot juice is rich in iron which gives boost to Red Blood Corpuscles in the blood.

Veges and Fruit Cocktail

4 Carrots
2 Celery sticks
½ Beetroot fresh
1 Apple cored and sliced
1/2 lettuce

Prepare vegetables for juicing by washing and slicing.
Juice one by one in the juicer, and mix and drink within 15 minutes of juicing first thing in the morning.

Juice For Acne

1 Cucumber sliced in half
2 Carrots top removed
1 Celery Stick
1 hand full English Spinach

Juice cucumber, carrots, celery and English spinach in the juicer.
Pour in a tall glass and drink.
Drink this juice every morning; it is good for acne prone skin.

Creamy Thai juice

In Thailand this juice is sold in plastic bags with straw. You can buy this refreshing juice very cheap from roadside stalls.

2 large carrots
½ bunch coriander leaves
½ cup coconut milk

Wash carrots and cut their tops and juice them in a juicer.
Blend juice, coriander leaves and coconut milk in blender until thick
Pour in a tall glasses and drink.

Creamy Cucumber Juice

1cucumber sliced in half
2 medium apples washed and chopped
3 mint leaves

Juice cucumber and mint first and then apple in a juicer. Mix and drink.
Drink this juice early in the morning for cleansing effect.
Apples have low Glycaemic Index (low GI) and they keep hunger pangs at bay for longer time than other fruits.

Date Banana Thick Shake

In the after noon when you feel tired and the lunch break is a distant memory, this drink provides quick energy.

1 large banana peeled
1 apple chopped
1cup natural yogurt
5 dates

Juice apple in a juicer and pour into blender with banana yogurt and dates.
Blend nicely and drink within ten minutes.

Apple and Pear and prune Juice

This juice contains soluble fibre pectin, which aids the digestion and the prunes keeps you regular.

2 Apples sliced
2 Pears sliced
6 Prunes
Pinch cinnamon

Juice apple and pear slices together. Pour juice in blender along with prunes and blend.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top and serve.

Stone Fruit Juice
1 Peach stoned
2 Apricots stoned
1 Plum stoned
Few drops rose water

Juice apricots and plums in a juicer.
Sprinkle rose water, mix and serve in small glasses.

Sunny Summer Drink

1 Mango, peeled and stoned
½ Pine apple peeled
1 Passion fruit cut in half
Mint leaf to serve

Juice mango and pine apple in juicer. Take out pulp and seeds from passion fruit.
Mix to the juice and serve with a mint leaf.
Relax and enjoy this juice on sunny evenings

You will get vitamin E from this drink.

Flu Fighter

2 Oranges peeled
½ Pine apple sliced
Ginger half inch piece

Put oranges and pine apple in a juicer or blender.
Blend or juice fruit with ginger and serve.
This juice is full of vitamin C. Drink more often for cold and flu.

Melon Supreme

1 Rockmelon
¼ Watermelon skin removed
Fresh Ginger

Cut rockmelon in half, peel and take out seeds. Cut flesh in slices
Blend in blender along with watermelon and ginger.
Now you have a creamy and nutritional thick shake without any dairy product.
This is a thick juice for those people who want to avoid milk.

Berry Delight.

1 cup Raspberries frozen
1 cup Strawberries frozen
1 Apple sliced

Juice apple in juicer and pour onto strawberries and raspberries.
Blend in the blender and pour into slim tall glasses

Fruit Cocktail with Mint

2 Oranges peeled
1 punnet Raspberries
1 cup white grapes
1 Lime peeled
5 Mint leaves

Juice raspberries, oranges, grapes and lime in a juicer.
Pour over ice cubes in a large jug and add chopped mint.
Serve in slim glasses with two ice cubes each.

Grapes are rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin C and E.

Papaya and Grape Juice

2 cups grapes
1 papaya peeled and sliced
Lemon juice to taste
Juice grapes and papaya in juicer. Add lemon juice and serve.
Grapes are high in potassium and magnesium and vitamins A, B and C.

Grapes are also good for high blood pressure and arthritic pain and they help cleanse the liver.

Banana and Mango Delight

Drink this banana and mango delight in the morning in place of breakfast. This drink will keep you full and satisfied till lunch time.

1 Banana peeled
1 mango peeled and stoned
1 cup chilled natural yogurt
1 passion fruit
4-6 ice cubes
1tsp honey

Blend banana and mango in a blender.
Add ice, yogurt and honey and blend again.
Cut passion fruit in half scoop out flesh and put into two glasses.
Pour Banana and Mango delight on top, mix and serve.

Citrus Grape Fruit Juice

2 grape fruits peeled
1 fresh beetroot sliced

Juice beetroot first and then grape fruit in a juicer.

Pour into tall glasses and enjoy your cleansing juice.