Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India is organizing the 36th edition of Know India Programme (KIP) from 1st to 25th October 2016 to strengthen engagement with young overseas Indians. Focus of this KIP will be Punjab. The Key highlights of the Revised KIP Guidelines are as follows:
(a) Duration of KIP has been increased from 21 days to 25 days inclusive of 10 days in a select State ( Punjab).
(b) The maximum age for participation in KIP has been enhanced to 30 years in place of 26 years. KIP participants should be in the age group of 18 to 30 years.
(c) KIP participant should hold an international travel and medical insurance which is a mandatory provision.
(d) From each country a total of five PIOs will be selected.
2. Revised Guidelines of KIP, Application Performa and Detailed itinerary for the October 2016 KIP are attached herewith. Completed application forms should be submitted by Persons Of Indian Origins ( PIO/ OCI / others as per eligilbilty) to the undersigned by 1700 Hrs September 5, 2016.
