86th Know India Programme (KIP) and Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD).

86th Know India Programme (KIP)

KIP is a flagship programme of the Ministry of External Affairs that seeks to reconnect PIOs in the age-group of 21-35 years to their ethnic roots besides showcasing the rich cultural heritage of India and its recent spectacular developmental efforts.  Ministry endeavors to present various facets of contemporary Indian Art, Heritage, Culture, Economy, Innovations, Start-ups, Science & Technology, etc., to the youth members of the Indian Diaspora and strives to motivate and inspire them to contribute and participate in the transformative initiatives of the Government of India as part of its march towards Viksit Bharat. Ministry plans to organize the 86th edition of the KIP from January 09-28, 2026 with participation of PIO members in the age group of 21-35 years for a 3-week programme.

Guidelines for KIP

KIP Application Form Please fill this form and send it to pic.saopaulo@mea.gov.in along with all the requisite documents mentioned in the KIP application form.

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD)

Building on the success of VBYLD 2025, this edition continues to celebrate the spirit of Yuva Shakti through innovation, leadership, and collaboration.

A key highlight of the Dialogue is the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track, which provides a platform for youth to ideate on 10 different tracks and present transformative solutions on national priorities such as governance, education, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. The Challenge unfolds through four stages, beginning with a nationwide online quiz, followed by an essay competition, state-level presentations and leadership assessments, and culminating in the National Championship, where finalists present their ideas before the Hon’ble Prime Minister. As a first, we would also like selected youth through KIP to be selected to present their ideas on this stage.

Bringing together 3,000 exceptional youth leaders from across India and the diaspora, VBYLD features four dynamic segments : Viksit Bharat Challenge Track, Cultural Track, Design for Bharat- Design Track and Hack for a Social Cause- Tech Track. Supported by Pathbreakers, who are young achievers and mentors guiding participants across tracks, the Dialogue serves as a national movement to empower youth as catalysts for change and architects of a developed India by 2047.