The High Commission of India in Georgetown has selected eight Guyanese for another edition of the “Know India Programme (KIP)” to go to Gujarat, India.
Those selected were Research Technician from East Coast Demerara, Themeshwar Parmanand; Research Technician from East Bank Demerara, Stephen Seeraj; Special Projects Officer from East Bank Demerara, Yudister Gharbaran; 2021 CAPE student from Berbice, Vish Kistama; Secretary from East Bank Demerara, Hema Manniram; Legal Assistant from Georgetown, Sarah Bovell; Entrepreneur from East Bank Demerara, Indy Ramnarine and Supervisor from East Coast Demerara, Ravita Klass.
This programme began on September 29 and will conclude on October 16.
Before their departure, High Commissioner Dr KJ Srinivasa met and interacted with the selected participants, briefed them on the programme, and encouraged them to make the best use of the initiative and to connect to their roots in India – the land of their ancestors.
The eight Guyanese who have commenced the 61st edition of the “Know India Programme (KIP)” along with High Commissioner Dr KJ Srinivasa
The participants expressed their enthusiasm to learn and explore more and get a first-hand experience of the fastest growing large economy and the current fifth largest economy in the world. The programme provides local hospitality including boarding, transportation within India, and air tickets both ways between their country of residence and India. The participants will be visiting New Delhi for a two-day orientation programme, Agra, and a select state (in this case Gujarat) in India along with visits to places of historical, economic, cultural, and religious significance. Participants will be meeting influencers, leaders, and various department officials to get an overview of India’s economy, society, ongoing growth, and development, etc.
“Know India Programme” is a flagship programme of the Ministry of External Affairs for engagement with the youth of Indian origin (between 18-30 years) to enhance their awareness of India, its rich cultural heritage, and exquisite art and to familiarise them with various aspects of contemporary India. The minimum qualification required for participating in KIP is graduation from a recognised university/institute or enrolment and the ability to speak English. The requirement is that the applicant should not have visited India by using any programme of the Government of India. Those who have not visited India before are given preference. There is one more KIP for the year 2022. This is between November 1 and 21, 2022 in Rajasthan.
