It is intended for Goan diaspora youth in the age group of 21 to 30 years who have distinguished themselves in various fields and who have shown an abiding interest in Goa and India.

 

During their visit, the participants will get an opportunity to visit premier educational, cultural, historical and industrial places of interest, besides interacting with local Goans, elected representatives at the grass-root level, as well as State/Central Government dignitaries and bureaucrats who will include Hon’ble Governor of Goa, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Hon'ble Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Hon'ble Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Secretary (NRI Affairs) etc. among others at the State level and Hon'ble Union Minister for External Affairs at the Central level. The participants will get an opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal at Agra and other monuments in Delhi.

 

The Government of Goa will bear 90% of the total cost of the lowest economy international airfare besides entire cost of local travel, accommodation, and meals for each participant at reputed hotels.

 

Interested candidates are requested to send the duly filled application form along with photocopies of Passport and PIO/OCI cards via post and email to

Ms. Kalpana Humpal

Attache (Cons and Community Welfare),

Embassy of India,

Rua Pero da Covilha, No. 16, Restelo, 1400-297,

Lisbon, Portugal.

Email: cons[dot]lisbon[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

The last date of submission of applications is November 15, 2019.

For more details, please refer to Terms and Conditions mentioned in the application form available on the website

 

 

 

Terms, Conditions and Eligibility Criteria

1. Goan Diaspora Youth in the age group of 21 – 30 years who are foreign nationals of Goan origin and who have had no opportunity to discover their roots but have abiding interest in Goa and India, and who have distinguished themselves in various fields, are eligible to apply.

2. Those who have already participated in the Know India Programme organized by Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, or the Know Goa Programme organized by Govt. of Goa, from 2008 till 2018, will not be eligible for the 12th Know Goa Programme.

3. The Government of Goa will re-imburse to the participant at Goa, 90% of the total cost of the air ticket at lowest economy fare from the country of domicile to Goa, and return from Delhi back to the destination.

4. The Government of Goa will purchase one way economy class air ticket of the participant from Goa to Delhi.

5. While in Goa, the participant will be accommodated at Goa Tourism Development Corporation Residency or equivalent on twin sharing basis at government cost. The participant will also be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner on all days during the programme.

6. While in Delhi, the participant will be accommodated in three star category hotel on twin-sharing basis and provided breakfast, lunch and dinner. Arrangements for the visit of the participant to places of interest in Delhi and Agra will be made in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.

7. Final departure of the participants to their respective destinations abroad will be from Delhi.