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Vol. 03, Issue No. 28 July 12, 2019.
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Know India Programme (KIP) 2019-20 www.kip.gov.in Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, is accepting applications for 54TH, 55th and 56TH editions of Know India Programme. For details please visit www.kip.gov.in S. No.
No. of KIP
Partner State
Duration of the whole Schedule for KIP in India Partner State.
visiting Last date of online submission of applications on KIP Portal.
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54th KIP
Punjab, Haryana.
2
55th KIP
Goa
3rd September to 7th September to 16th 15th July, 2019. 27th September, September, 2019 2019.
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56th KIP
Kerala,
1st October to 25th 5th October to October, 2019. October, 2019.
and 1st August to 25th Punjab – 6 August to 10th 30th June, 2019. August, 2019 August, 2019; & Haryana -10th August to 15th August, 2019.
14th 15th August, 2019
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Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Dree Festival (July 05, 2019) Dree is an agriculture-related celebration of the Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Held annually, it is celebrated to seek the blessings of the gods & goddesses of crops for good harvest and is comprised of singing, dancing, sacrificial offerings, prayers, and other cultural performances. Reflecting the rich culture of the tribe at its best, there’s no doubt that Dree is one of the most famous events of the state. When: 5th July, 2019 Where: Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh Visit https://traveltriangle.com/blog/festivals-in-july-in-india/ for more information...
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Palkhi Festival (July, 2019) Highlighting a unique feature of the Maharashtrian culture, this 1000-year old festival celebrated in July in India is absolutely one-of-its-kind. The palkhi begins at the start of the month, comprises of people singing and dancing until they reach Pandharpur, and ends on the 22nd day. If not anything, the custom of ‘wari’ and people wearing Dnyanba-Tukaram will definitely amuse you. When: 2nd July to 24th July, 2019 Where: Pandharpur, Maharashtra Visit https://traveltriangle.com/blog/festivals-in-july-in-india/ for more information...
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News from/of India 1. India growing to become a $5 trillion economy It is very good to hear that India is striving to become a US$5 trillion economy soon. This will place India on the world centre stage. Read more… (Times of Oman, Monday, 8th July 2019, 10:43 am)
2. Indian budget 2019-2020 through the eyes of NRIs in UAE As India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman ditched the traditional British-era briefcase for a red cloth folder and presented her first budget to the nation and the world, closer home in the UAE, non-resident Indian businessmen, service professionals, home-makers sat glued to their television sets listening to the country’s first woman finance minister deliver a well-crafted budget. Here are some reactions from UAE NRIs and their analysis of India’s budget for the year. Read more… (Gulf News, Saturday, 6th July 2019, 10:30 am)
3. Pink City Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag The Walled City of Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, Saturday made its entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Read more… (India Today, Saturday, 6th July 2019, 10:24 am)
4. How smartphones & sarees are helping women earn a steady income with zero investment If business is in your genes, the entrepreneur in you will find a way to eventually come out. Read more… (The Better India, Thursday, 4th July 2019, 10:36 am)
5. Sun-powered ATMs to India’s 1st floating solar plant: Meet Kolkata’s ‘solar man’ The year was 1983. It was the first time that residents of Herma, a tiny hamlet in Tripura, who considered electricity a distant dream, saw dim bulbs come to life. All with the power of the sun. Read more… (The Better India, Friday, 5th July 2019, 10:40 am)
6. In a first of its kind initiative, an all-woman team is maintaining railway safety in Kerala There are still some professions that are considered more suitable for men than women. But women have been breaking stereotypes left right and centre by taking up ‘unorthodox’ jobs. An all-woman’s team in Kerala is responsible for train maintenance and passenger safety. They are the ones who carry out mechanical checks and take care of any mechanical glitches that might occur in a train. Read more… (India Times, Monday, 8th July 2019, 10:20 am)
7. Old culture, new values: This Naga village has transformed women’s lives for 10 years Over 370 million people from indigenous tribes across the world continue to struggle to preserve their traditional ways amidst a changing world that seems to have little space for traditional methods. But amid this struggle, one village in Nagaland is at the forefront of championing women’s rights, supporting sustainable livelihood and restoring traditional food systems and agricultural practices. Read more… (The Better India, Saturday, 6th July 2019, 10:38 am)
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