The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, New Delhi has announced   the   2nd Study India Programme (SIP) to enable overseas Indian youth (foreign citizens of Indian origin only; not including Non-Resident Indians) in the age group 18-26 years to undergo a short term course of 4 weeks to familiarize themselves with the art, culture, heritage, history and social and economic development of India. The Programme will be organized from 23rd September- 19th  October, 2013 in partnership with an   Institute of repute, Symbiosis Centre for International Education(SCIE), Pune. There would be 30 participants in the programme from all over the world. The participants would undergo a 3 week programme within the selected Institute with academic and cultural content and 01 week of field visits organized by the Institute.  
2. Details of the programme are available on the website of this Consulate www.cgireunion.com and http://moia.gov.in
3. Interested candidates must approach this Consulate before 28.8.2013.