Embassy of India

Lima, Peru

Know India Programme (KIP) for youth of Indian origin

1. Know India Programme (KIP) is a flagship programme of the Government of India to engage the youth of Indian origin (between 18-30 years) to promote their awareness about India, its cultural heritage, art and familiarize them about the progress made by the country in various fields such as economic, industrial, education, science & technology, communication & information Technology. KIP 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. This programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding non-resident Indians) from all over the world. 59 editions of the programme have been held successfully since its inception in 2003.
2. KIP is a 21 days’ programme (excluding international travel) during which the participant will visit Delhi, Agra and a select state in India along with visits to places of historical, cultural, religious significance. KIP participants will also have a 2-day orientation programme in New Delhi. Participants will meet opinion makers, leaders, officials to get an overview of India’s economy, society and ongoing growth and development story.
3. Participants are provided local hospitality, e.g., boarding and Internal transportation in India, return air tickets from their country of residence to India provided participants bear 10% of the cost of total air fare. Gratis visa shall be granted to participants by the Indian Missions abroad.
4. Minimum qualification required for participating in KIP is graduation from a recognized University /Institute or enrolled for graduation and ability to speak in English. The applicant should not have visited India through any previous Programme of Government of India. Those who have not visited India before will be given preference.
5. Applicant must provide documentary evidence to prove Indian origin or an undertaking about Indian origin which must be countersigned by Indian Embassy.
6. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the 60th, 61st and 62nd editions of KIP. The last dates for registration for the 60^th, 61^st and 62^nd editions of KIP are 19 July 2022, 19 August 2022 and 23 September 2022, respectively. Application for the Programme can be made online on the KIP portal: https://kip.gov.in/.  Once the application is submitted online, Embassy of India, Lima may be intimated on email: hoc[dot]lima[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in.

CALENDAR FOR 60TH TO 62ND EDITIONS OF KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME IN FY 2022-23

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