| Know India Programme (KIP) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | India |
| Prime Minister(s) | Narendra Modi |
| Ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Key people | Vayalar Ravi Sushma Swaraj |
| Launched | 8 January 2014 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | Official website |
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Know India Programme abbreviated as KIP is a government initiative by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for the Indian diaspora (excluding NRIs) between the age group of 18 to 30 years. It was launched on 8 January 2014, on the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in New Delhi.[1] The purpose of the Know India Programme is to help Persons of Indian Origin youths familiarize with their roots and contemporary India and provide them an exposure to the country of their origin.[2] From 2016, six KIPs a year are being organised.[3][4]
- ^ "Union Government introduced Know India Programme for young Overseas Indians". Jagranjosh. 9 January 2014.
- ^ "Government Introduces "Know India Programme" for NRI and PIO Youth". Press Information Bureau. 8 January 2014.
- ^ "With 149 new passport centres, govt aims one PSK every 50 km across India: Swaraj". Livemint. 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Maharashtra: MTDC awarded with 'Know India Programme'". DNA India. 5 May 2016.