The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has announced a programme called "Study India Programme" (SIP) for overseas Indian youth. Following are the highlights of the scheme:
The programme is open for Diaspora youth in the age group of 18-26 years. It is open to PIOs from all over the world (NRIs are not eligible to apply).
Short term course of 4 weeks to familiarize them with art, culture, history and social and economic development of India. The participants would undergo a three week training at the selected institutes and one week of field visits organized by the institute.
The first Study India Programme (SIP) will be held from 25 September-23 October, 2012 in partnership with Symbiosis Centre for International Education, Pune. Applications for the SIP may be sent to Indian Missions/Posts by 10th September, 2012.
Details including terms and conditions of the scheme is available here
Click here for guidelines for Study India Programme.
Click here for application form for Study India Programme.
