Discover our Indian Heritage
KIP Course
Know India Programme
Offered to Grenadians between 18-30 and 45-65 years with Indian ancestry, the "Know India Programme’" is a three-week orientation programme based in India aimed at promoting awareness on different facets of life in India and progress made in the fields of economics, industry, education, science & technology, communication & information technology and culture. The programme provides a unique forum for people of Indian heritage to visit India, share their views, expectations & experiences and develop closer bonds with contemporary India.
Programme Content
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Visit and stay at a prominent University/College/Institute.
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Visits to Industry.
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Visit to a village.
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Exposure to Indian media and Film Industry.
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Presentations on the country, the constitution, political process etc.
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Interaction with NGOs and/or organizations dealing with women affairs.
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Calls on high dignitaries, which may include President, Ministers of OIA, Youth Affairs and Sports, Women and Child Development.
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Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments.
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Cultural events.
Who can participate?
The programme is open to people with Indian ancestry, resident in Grenada in the age groups of 18-30 & 45-65 years as on the first day of the month in which the programme is expected to start.
18-30 candidates should either be studying in the under-graduate level or should have completed under-graduation or equivalent. They should be well conversant in English and should not have participated in any previous KIP or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth (IPDY).
Participants are expected to complete the entire programme and cannot leave the programme mid-way.
How to Apply?
Applications can be completed on-line at www.kip.gov.in For further assistance and questions please contact the High Commission of India to Trinidad and Tobago on cons.pospain@mea.gov.in or Shadel Nyack Compton, Honorary Consul for India to Grenada honconsulindiatogrenada@gmail.com
What will be provided?
The facilities provided to the participants, under KIP include:
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Local hospitality e.g. boarding/lodging in State guest houses or three star hotels.
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Internal travel and local transport as per the Programme.
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Per diem allowance of Rs. 100/- for daily out-of-pocket expenses.
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Gratis visa by Indian Missions/Posts abroad.
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90% – 100% of the total cost of air ticket for the cheapest economy class fare from their respective country to India is reimbursable to the participants on successful completion of the Programme by them.
Deadline for applications – check website for current dates http://kip.gov.in/
"I would highly recommend other Grenadians take up this once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about part of our history and culture and experience the delights of India." Jadey
