The 82nd edition of the Government of India’s flagship Know India Programme (KIP) is currently underway, offering young members of the Indian diaspora — including seven vibrant participants from Fiji — a unique opportunity to engage with their ancestral homeland.
Organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, the three-week orientation and engagement programme is fully funded by the Indian government. It is open to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) aged between 21 and 35 years, holding foreign passports, including from countries such as Fiji.
Since its inception in 2003–04, the KIP has seen the successful participation of 2,922 diaspora youth across 81 editions. This year’s 82nd edition continues the tradition of deep cultural and intellectual engagement.
Participants are visiting some of India’s leading institutions and sites of national importance, including the Reserve Bank of India, NITI Aayog, the National Institute of Yoga, the Surat Diamond Bourse, the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies, and the Antar-Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad.
The seven Fijian participants are also exploring historical landmarks and experiencing India’s cultural diversity firsthand through organised state visits and cultural tours.
The programme covers accommodation, local transport, visa costs, and 90 per cent of international airfare, removing financial barriers for participation.
As part of the Government’s broader vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India), the Know India Programme encourages young overseas Indians to contribute to India’s growth story by building enduring connections with its people, institutions, and values.
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