Know India Programme

Sushma Swaraj inaugurates Know India Programme

Question:“Know India Programme” is related to –
(a) Indian citizens.
(b) Young overseas Indians.
(c) Foreign nationals.
(d. All of the above.
Answer- (b)
Related facts:

  • On June 17, 2017, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated a new online portal for “Know India Programme” at New Delhi.
  • This is a three-week orientation program for the Young overseas Indian.
  • It provides a unique forum for students and young professionals of Indian origin to visit India, share their views, expectations and experiences and develop closer bonds with the contemporary India.
  • The programme has been in existence since 2003 through the Overseas Indian Department under the Ministry of External Affairs.

Reference:
http://www.mea.gov.in/know-india-programme.htm