Know India Programme

The Know India Programme (KIP) is an initiative by which ministry of the Government of India: (a) Ministry of Home Affairs or (b) Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: (b) Ministry of External Affairs

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About Know India Programme:

• The 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 aims to help Persons of Indian Origin youths familiarize themselves with their roots and contemporary India.

Objectives:

• Foster a closer connection between Indian diaspora youth and their ancestral homeland.
• Augment the understanding of India among the diaspora youth.
• Acquaint participants with the history, culture, advancements, and achievements of modern India.

Key Features:

• Presentations on various sectors like science & technology, IT, pharmaceuticals, startup ecosystem, digital infrastructure, education, defence, agriculture, and tourism.
• Interaction with faculty and students at prestigious universities.
• Exposure to schemes like Skill India, Digital India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and Make in India.
• Visits to villages, states, places of historical importance, and cultural heritage sites.
• Interaction with NGOs and government organizations.
• Exposure to Vedantic, spiritual, religious, and medicinal traditions of India.
• Visits to scientific institutions and familiarization with India’s progress since independence.