The Study India Programme initiated by the Ministry is envisaged as a means of enhancing engagement with the diaspora youth. The objective of the Scheme is to enable overseas Indian youth i.e. foreign citizens of Indian origin in the age group of 18-26 years to undergo short term courses in the nature of summer schools to familiarize them with the art & culture, heritage, history, economy and development of India. Such short term courses shall aim at providing an opportunity to the overseas Indian youth to better understand and appreciate contemporary India, foster closer ties with the land of their ancestors and enhance their engagement with India.
The participants are selected based on recommendations received from Heads of India Missions / Posts abroad. Selected participants are provided with full hospitality in India for the duration of the Programme. 90% of the cost of air ticket by economy class (Direct flight) is refundable to the participants on successful completion of the Programme by them.
The Scheme as envisaged will initially be implemented in partnership with select Indian Universities /Institutions of repute. The course would include:
- Academic content which would facilitate understanding of contemporary India and its development, political and financial systems, economic, social and administrative structures.
- Cultural content which would help the participants to be immersed in the Indian experience with exposure to Indian mythology, history, arts, handicrafts, dance, music, cuisine, languages and age-old tradition.
- Visits will be organised to different institutions, industries of importance and rural areas to allow the participants to gain first hand exposure to India.
The first Study India Programme (SIP) was organised from 25 September-23 October, 2012 in Symbiosis Centre for International Education, Pune, Maharashtra . 9 youths of Indian Origin from four Countries like Trinidad &Tobago, Malaysia, Fiji & south Africa have attended this Programme.
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| 1 |
3rd SIP |
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| 2 |
2nd SIP Application Form |
(85 KB) |
| 3 |
2nd SIP Guidelines |
(61 KB) |
| 4 |
2nd SIP Result |
(480 KB) |
| 5 |
3rd SIP New |
(65 KB) |
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3rd SIP Participants List |
(488 KB) |
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4th SIP Participants List |
(432 KB) |
Details of the Programme will be available from the Ministry’s website.https://www.mea.gov.in
The last date for receipt of duly filled–in application form in the prescribed format by MOIA is 10th September, 2012.
