KIP is an engagement programme for Diaspora youth (between the age of 18-30
years) of Indian origin to introduce them to India and promote awareness
about different facets of Indian life, our cultural heritage, art and
various aspects of contemporary India. This programme is open to youth of
Indian origin (excluding non-resident Indians).
2. MAIN ELEMENTS OF KIP.
(i) Understanding of India’s political system, economy, society, and
developments in various sectors etc.
(ii) Visit to places of historical, cultural, religious importance.
(iii) Familiarisation with art, music and culture of India.
(iv) Visit to industrial sites.
(v) Visit to a village.
(vi) Interaction with non-profit organizations.
(vii) Meetings with senior leadership/officials in India.
(viii) Visit to a select state in India for 08 days.
3. ARRANGEMENTS.
(i) The Ministry of External Affairs will take care of participants
only for the duration of the program. If participants wish to arrive in
India early or stay extra, they will have to make their own
arrangements.
(ii) The participants are provided local hospitality e.g.
boarding/lodging in budget hotels and Internal transportation in India.
(iii) High Commission will arrange for return air tickets before
participants leave for India, after getting 10% of total air fare from them.
(iv) Gratis visa shall be granted to selected participants by the Indian
Missions/Posts abroad.
4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
(i) Non Resident Indians are not eligible for KIPs.
(ii) Age: The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding
non-resident Indians) in the age group of 18-30 years, as on the first day
of the month in which the programme is expected to begin. It is open to PIO
youth from all over the world. Applicant must provide his/her previous PIO
card number or that of his parents or grandparents. In the absence of any
documentary proof of Indian Origin, the applicant must submit a written
undertaking about his Indian Origin which must be attested by DCM/DCG or
HOM/HOP of the Mission/Consulate.
(iii) Previous participation: The applicant should not have participated
in any previous KIP or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth (IPDY) Study
India Programme of MEA or any other programme organized and paid for by the
Ministry of External Affairs and any other Ministry/Department in Government
of India or a State Government in India.
(iv) Educational Qualification: Minimum qualification required for
participating in KIP is graduation from a recognized University /Institute
or enrolled for graduation.
(v) Language: The applicants should be able to speak in English, should
have studied English as a subject at the High School level or have English
as the medium of instruction for undergraduate course.
Note:- Those who have not visited India before will be given
preference.
5. DURATION.
The duration of the programme is 21 days (excluding international travel)
with 08 days in one or two partner State(s).
6. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE.
There have been some previous instances in KIPs where participants have
faced health issues during their visit to India. In the absence of a valid
travel and medical insurance policy, it is difficult to settle the
expenditure incurred on the medical care for the participant while in
India. Therefore, all KIP participants are advised to obtain an
international travel and medical insurance policy for their visit to
India.
A starting guide for applicants can be accessed at
https://kip.gov.in/assets/site/main/user-manual.pdf
To know more about the programme, please visit
https://kip.gov.in/ or write to us at
info.accra@mea.gov.in
