Ministry of External Affairs of Government of India has proposed organization of the upcoming 83rd edition of the Know India Programme (KIP) from 10 to 28 November 2025.
2. KIP is a flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs that seeks to reconnect PIOs in the age-group of 21-35 years to their ethnic roots besides showcasing the rich cultural heritage of India and its recent spectacular developmental efforts. Ministry endeavors to present various facets of contemporary Indian Art, Heritage, Culture, Economy, Innovations, Start-ups, Science & Technology, etc., to the youth members of the Indian Diaspora and strives to motivate and inspire them to contribute and participate in the transformative initiatives of the Government of India as part of its march towards Viksit Bharat. Since its inception in 2003-04, Ministry has successfully organized 82 editions of the KIP with participation of 2959 youth PIO members. The Ministry plans to organise the 83rd edition of the KIP from 10 to 28 November 2025 as the first in the series of many for this financial year. As has been the practice of the past, 40 youth PIO members in the age group of 21-35 years would be invited to visit India for a 3-week programme with the aforesaid intended purpose.
3. Salient features of the programme are as under:
(i) The participants are provided local hospitality e.g. boarding/lodging in budget hotels and internal transportation in India (including airport transfers).
(ii) It is open to age group of 21-35 years only.
(iii) Missions 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.
(iv) NRIs are not eligible to apply.
(v) Minimum educational qualification is graduation from a recognised university.
(vi) The duration of the programme is about three weeks.
Guidelines for Know India Programme 
Know India Programme Application Form
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