Know India Program: To help familiarize Indian Diaspora youth, in the age group of 18-26 years, with developments and achievements made by the country and bringing them closer to the land of their ancestors. KIP provides a unique forum for students and young professionals of Indian Origin to visit India, share their views, expectations and experiences and to develop closer bonds with the contemporary India.
Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (since 2003) – The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas introduced by Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002, to recognise the untapped potential of India’s large diaspora network of approximately 25 million people. It was aimed at connecting India to its vast Indian Diaspora and bring their knowledge, expertise and skills on a common platform.
Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) – It is a New Delhi based Indian think-tank. Established in 1943, it is devoted exclusively for the study of international relations and foreign affairs. By an Act of Parliament, it has been declared an institution of national importance in 2001. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio President of ICWA, while the Minister of External Affairs is its Vice-President. The ICWA organizes events, including organization of Academic Conferences.
“Brand India”: It is a phrase used to describe the campaign, India is using to attract business. Basically the campaign is to project the attractiveness of India as an emerging destination for business in the fields of service sector, manufacturing, information technology, infrastructure, information technology enabled services, etc. The campaign uses both India as huge market for products and services as well as a lucrative destination for investment. The federal government is spearheading the campaign with considerable cooperation from the stakeholders.
