Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Dear Colleagues If there are any youngsters from any of our classes who wish to participate in this programme please contact Hindu Council office directly and quickly as the number of places are limited regards dilipbhai - HCUK admin Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:18 PM Schedule proposed for the next three KIPs Know India Programme (KIP) for the British "NRI" Youth (18 to 26 Age) May 21, 2008 Dear All As on previous years, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs would be organising the Know India Programme this year also to associate the younger generation of the Indian Diaspora closely with India. The current programme, the ninth in the series is being arranged around the end of August and beginning of September, 2008. Exact dates are being finalised. The programme will be organised with the logisitc support of Nehru Yuvak Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and in partnership with CII and the Governments of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. 2. The participants will be provided local hospitality e.g. boarding/lodging in State guest houses or budget hotels, per diem allowance of Rs. 100/- for out-of-pocket expenses, internal travel. They may be granted gratis visa by our Missions/Posts. After their participation in the Programme, one way economy class international airfare from their respective country to India is reimbursable to them by our Missions/Posts. 3. The content of the programme may include the following: (a) Visit and stay at a University/College/Institute. (b) Activities related to youth to be organized by NYKS. © Visit to Industry(ies). (d) Visit to a village (e) Exposure to Indian media and Film Industry. (f) Presentations on the country, the constitution, political process etc. (g) Interaction with NGOs and/or organizations dealing with women affairs. (h) Calls on high dignitaries, which may include President, Ministers of OIA, Youth Affairs and Sports, Women and Child Development. (i) Visit to places of historical importance/Monuments. (j) Cultural events. 4. Broad guidelines to be followed while making nominations for KIPs are as under: (i) The Programme is open to youth of Indian Origin (excluding NRIs) in the age group of 18-26 years as on the first day of the month in which the programme is expected to start. We expect a fair mix of males and females. (ii) The total number of participants in any of the Programme may not exceed 40. (iii) The candidates should either be studying in the under-graduate level or should have completed under-graduation or equivalent. (iv) They should be able to converse in English. [They should have studied English as a subject at the High School level or should have English as a medium of instruction for under- graduate course] (v) They should have distinguished themselves in a particular field and should have abiding interest in India. (vi) They should not have participated in any previous Know India Programme or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth. Please complete the enclosed application form and submit to HCUK office at admin for onward submission to the KIP India team With regards, HCUK www.hinducounciluk.org T: 020 8432 0400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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