Applications Invited for the 90th Know India Programme

The Consulate General of India, Durban invites applications for the 90th Know India Programme (KIP), scheduled to be held from 18 to 31 October 2026.

The programme is open to PIOs, OCIs and NRIs between the ages of 24 and 28 years, providing participants with an opportunity to experience India’s rich cultural heritage, history and diversity, while gaining a deeper understanding of the country’s development journey.

The Know India Programme offers young members of the Indian diaspora an opportunity to reconnect with their roots, explore India’s traditions and contemporary development, and engage with the country’s cultural and social landscape.

Application Details

Programme Dates: 18–31 October 2026
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Eligibility: PIOs, OCIs and NRIs aged 24–28 years

Interested applicants are requested to complete the application form and submit it, along with the required supporting documents, to pd.durban@mea.gov.in.

Reconnect with your roots. Discover India.