85th edition of “Know India Programme” (KIP)
- “Know India Programme” (KIP) aims at engaging the young Indian Diaspora in the age-group of 21-35 years with the objective to connect them with India and to expose them to various aspects of Indian contemporary Art, Heritage, Culture, Economy, Innovation, S&T, etc. It also endeavours to motivate and inspire them to contribute and participate in the transformative initiatives of the Govt. of India towards the establishment of Viksit Bharat.
- Since inception in 2003-04, while various editions of the KIP have witnessed participation of about 3000 PIO youths, the upcoming 85thKIP is scheduled to be held from 06-27 January, 2026. In this regard, with a view to augment participation of young person of Indian diaspora in the KIP, we solicit your passionate and whole-hearted support
- The 85thKIP will be especially significant as its participants are slated to join the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD)during the National Youth Festival on January 12, 2026. Focused on innovation, leadership, and collaboration, the VBYLD’s Challenge Track will engage youth from India and the diaspora to propose solutions across 10 national priority areas. The 4-stage Challenge - online quiz, essay, presentations with leadership assessments, and a National Championship before the Hon’ble Prime Minister - will also feature selected KIP participants. Bringing together 3,000 young leaders across Challenge, Cultural, Design, and Tech Tracks, and guided by “Pathbreaker” mentors, the Dialogue aims to empower youth as drivers of a developed India by 2047.
- Since the KIP Portal https://kip.gov.in/ is not functional, the process of receiving of applications etc. will to be done through email as per following timeline:-
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Edition of KIP
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From
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To
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Deadline for submission of applications by the applicants
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Email on which applications are to be sent by the desirous applicants
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85th
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06 January 2026
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27 January 2026
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08 December 2025
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hoc.mombasa@mea.gov.in
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- Interested applicants may please send their application to the Post through mombasa@mea.gov.inlatest by 8th December, 2025. Please see the Guidelines, Application Form, flyers for the KIP.
Guidelines for KIP
KIP Application Form 2025
