Know India Programme (KIP) for 'Diaspora Engagement'

Know India Programme (KIP) is a flagship initiative for Diaspora engagement.

• The programme aims to familiarize Indian-origin youth (18-30 years) with their Indian roots and contemporary India.

Salient Features of the Programme:

• Know India Programme is a three-week orientation programme for diaspora youth.
• The programme aims to promote awareness on different facets of life in India and the progress made by the country in various fields e.g. economic, industrial, education, science & technology, communication & information Technology and culture.
• The programme provides a unique forum for students & young professionals of Indian origin to visit India, share their views, expectations & experiences and to develop closer bonds with contemporary India.
• The programme has been in existence since 2003 and is open to PIO youth from all over the world.
• The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding non-resident Indians) with preference to those from Girmitiya countries (Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, Guyana, T&T, Jamaica etc).
• The programme mandates a minimum qualification of graduation or being enrolled for graduation to be a part of it.

Aspects that the programme incorporates to familiarise Youths about Indian Society and Culture:

• Understanding of India's political system, economy, society, and developments in various sectors etc.
• Visiting places of historical, cultural, religious importance.
• Familiarisation with art, music and culture of India.
• Visiting industrial sites.
• Visiting a village.
• Interaction with non-profit organizations.
• Meetings with senior leadership/officials in India.
• Visiting a select state in India for 10 days.

Question:

Q. Which programme is a flagship initiative for Diaspora engagement that aims to familiarize Indian-origin youth (18-30 years) with their Indian roots and contemporary India?
a. Know India Programme (KIP)
b. Experience India Programme (EIP)
c. Bharat Jano Programme (BJP)
d. Gyan Bharat Programme (GBP)