Announcing the commencement of the KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME (KIP) - 86th EDITION AND VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADERS DIALOGUE(VBYLD). The Programme will be held for Diaspora youth (aged between 21-35 years) of Indian Origin. The selected participants will be invited to visit India to explore different facets of Indian life, cultural heritage, art and various aspects of contemporary India. The Programme will be held from 9 January 2026 to 28 January 2026. The last date of application is 18 December 2025.

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Interested participants residing in the jurisdiction of Embassy of India Washington, DC (Bermuda, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia) may send scanned copies of duly filled in APPLICATION FORM (click here), copies of educational qualification certificate, passport, color passport size photograph, PIO/OCI proof by email to psminca.washington@mea.gov.in by December 18, 2025.