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title: "Know India Programme (KIP): Diaspora Outreach"
description: "The Know India Programme is India's three-week diaspora engagement scheme for young PIOs aged 21-35, run by the Ministry of External Affairs. See how KIP works."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Know India Programme is an Indian government orientation programme that brings young people of Indian origin to India for three weeks to connect them with their ancestral heritage.
- Who is eligible for the Know India Programme?
- How does KIP differ from Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?
- Which ministry administers the Know India Programme?
- Why does KIP matter for UPSC GS Paper II?

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