November 24 to December 08, 2013 The Know Goa Programme is formulated for the benefit of Goan Diaspora Youth who are not Indian Nationals but whose parents and/or grandparents are of Indian origin, and have had no opportunity to discover their roots in India in general and Goa in particular
The Government of Goa, NRI Commission invite applications from interested Goan Diaspora youth, mainly students and young professionals in the age group of 18 to 28 years, who have distinguished themselves in various fields and show abiding interest in India in general and Goa in particular. The 6th Know Goa Programme (KGP) is scheduled from November 24 to December 08, 2013. The terms and conditions for the eligibility are as under : Terms & Conditions and Eligibility Criteria Goan Diaspora Youth in the age group of 18 – 28 years who are not Indian nationals and have had no opportunity to discover their roots and have abiding interest in India in general and Goa in particular, and who have distinguished themselves in various fields, are eligible to apply in the application form attached. Those who have already participated in the Know India Programme organized by Government of India, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs or the Know Goa Programme organized by Government of Goa, NRI Commission from 2008 onwards, will not be considered for the 6th Know Goa Programme. The Government of Goa will bear 90% of the total cost of the air ticket at lowest economy excursion fare from the destination in the country of domicile to Goa, and places of visit in India. While in Goa, the participants will be accommodated at Miramar Residency in Deluxe Rooms on twin sharing basis. This is a prime property of Goa Tourism Development Corporation located at the famous Miramar Beach only 04 kms away from Panaji, the capital city of Goa. The participants will be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner. All expenses on lodging and boarding will be borne by the State Government. Arrangements for the visit of the participants to places of interest in Delhi and Agra will be made in consultation with the Government of India, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, New Delhi. Participants will be paid Rs. 150/- each per day as pocket expenses. Final departure of the participants to their respective destinations will be from Delhi. Source: http://www.goatoronto.com/professional-development/programs-workshops/