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Know India Programme

Know India Programme (KIP) is an initiative by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for the youth of India between the age group of 21-35 years. The main goal of this scheme is to build a closer connection between the youth of the country and their ancestral homeland by providing a deeper understanding of India. This programme provides a platform for the youth of Indian origin or the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) youth to familiarise themselves with contemporary India and its diverse aspects This consists of about three weeks ‘knowledge tourism programme providing them exposure to different sectors of growth and development of India. The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding Non-Resident Indians) with preference given to PIOS from Girmitiya countries, which include Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa and Jamaica.

Anekantavada: India’s Pluralist Path in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict 

In an era of escalating global tensions, India’s diplomatic stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict stands out as a blend of restraint and pragmatism. While the world watches polarized powers clash, India has charted its own course, urging dialogue over division. This approach echoes an ancient Jain philosophy—Anekantavada, the doctrine of multiple perspectives or pluralism. 

AI, Digital Sovereignty, and Geopolitics: India’s Strategic Positioning Between the U.S. and China 

This article draws from both domestic and international policy documents and global analyses and explains how India is strategically positioning itself strategically between the two AI superpowers of the U.S. and China. 

Bridging the Cybersecurity Knowledge Gap: A Policy Perspective

The rapid expansion of digital technologies has revolutionised modern life, yet vulnerable groups such as primary school-aged children and retirees remain disproportionately exposed to cyber threats. While these groups are the focus of this policy proposal due to their distinct
challenges—children facing risks such as cyberbullying, and retirees vulnerable to losing their hard-earned life savings to scams—this in no way diminishes the importance of cyber literacy for other demographics.

Geopolitics & Trade: Analyzing effects of Geopolitical tensions on Chinese Imports to India

As geopolitical tensions rise, claims over strategic territories emerge and global markets brace for the uncertain future created by world powers- it has become increasingly urgent to understand the complex trade relationship that India and China share in order to strategize and better prepare ourselves for possible trade shocks, supply chain obstructions and finding feasible alternatives to China as a hegemon in the manufacturing sector.

The Changing Gender Discourse: A Generational Analysis of the Shifting the Narratives of Gender

Gender in India isn’t just about men and women—it intersects with caste, class, and regional identities, making the journey toward equality complex yet essential. From legal reforms to shifting cultural mindsets, younger generations are questioning the norms they’ve inherited, pushing for a more egalitarian future.

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