Press Release
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs of the Government of India has been organizing the Know India Programme in order to associate the younger generations of the Indian Diaspora closely with India. Eight such programmes have been organized till now. The Know India Programmes provide a unique forum for students and young professional of Indian origin to share their views, expectations and experience to bond closely with contemporary India. The programmes have been greatly appreciated by the participants.
The following is the schedule proposed for the next three Know India Programmes (KIPs) to be organized by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs of the Government of India:
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Tentative
Period
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Partner States
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Last date for receipt of nomination in the MOIA
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9th KIP
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August -
September 08
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Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh
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20th June 2008
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10th KIP
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December 08 -
January 09
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Madhya Pradesh, Haryana
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20th September 2008
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11th KIP
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March 2009
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Punjab, Orissa
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21st December 2008
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Duration of each of these programmes would be three weeks’ stay in India. Exact dates would be announced on receipt of confirmation from respective State Governments.
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.
The content of the programme may include the following:
(a) Visit and stay at a University/College/Institute.
(b) Activities related to youth to be organized by NYKS.
(c) Visit to Industry(ies).
(d) Visit to a village
(e) Exposure to Indian media and Film Industry.
(f) Presentations on the country, the constitution, political process etc.
(g) Interaction with NGOs and/or organizations dealing with women affairs.
(h) Calls on high dignitaries, which may include President, Ministers of OIA, Youth Affairs and Sports, Women and Child Development.
(i) Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments.
(j) Cultural events.
The candidates should either be studying in the under- graduate level or should have completed under-graduation or equivalent.
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]
The participants are provided the following hospitality/facilities in India:
(i) local hospitality e.g. boarding/lodging in State guest houses or budget hotels,
(ii) Internal travel as per the Programme.
(iii) Per diem allowance of Rs. 100/- for out-of-pocket expenses,
(iv) They may be granted gratis visa by Indian Missions/Posts abroad.
(v) 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.
The applicant should not have participated in any previous KIP or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth (IPDY).
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.
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.
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.
Those who are interested in participating in this Programme may please send their applications with their bio-data, personal details including passport details and contact particulars and two passport size photographs to Consulate General of India, Level 27, 25 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 latest by dates mentioned above for respective programme.
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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:
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Tentative
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Partner States
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Last date for receipt of nomination in the MOIA
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9th KIP
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August -
September 08
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Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh
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30th June 2008
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10th KIP
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December 08 -
January 09
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Madhya Pradesh, Haryana
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30th September 2008
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11th KIP
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March 2009
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Punjab, Orissa
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31st December 2008
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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: 9th or 10th or 11th
[Tentative schedule for the 9th KIP is August-September 2008, for 10th KIP
It is December 2008 - January 2009, and 11th 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:
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Organization/Office/Firm
(Name and address)
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Position held
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Period
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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___________________________________
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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?
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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