High Commission of IndiaAccra, Ghana

Announcement of 80^th and 81st edition of Know India Programme (KIP)

Know India Programme (KIP) is an initiative by the Ministry of External Affairs for the Indian Diaspora youth between the age group of 21-35 years. The primary objective of the KIP is to foster a closer connection between Indian diaspora youth and their ancestral homeland by augmenting their understanding of India. The Programme provides a platform for the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) youth to familiarize themselves with the contemporary India, through about three week ‘knowledge tourism’ programme providing them an exposure to different aspects of the growth and development of India. The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding Non-Resident Indians) with preference given to PIOs from Girmitiya countries. A maximum of 40 Indian Diaspora youth are selected for each programme and provided full hospitality in India. 90% of the total cost of international airfare is also borne by the Ministry. 

Since its inception in 2003-04, the Ministry has successfully organized 78 editions of the KIP with participation of about 2818 PIO youths and the 79^th KIP is scheduled to be organized from 24 November 2024 to 13 December 2024.

The 80th & 81st editions of the KIP are also scheduled to coincide with the upcoming 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention.

For any queries, please write to info.accra@mea.gov.in

Guidelines for KIP

KIP application form