Ministry of  overseas Indian Affairs is organizing its third Study India Programme (SIP)  for foreign citizens of Indian origin (not including Non-Resident Indians, Indian Passport holders) in the age group 18-26 years to enable them to undergo a short term course of 4 weeks to familiarize them with the art, culture, heritage, history and social and economic development of India. The Programme will be organized from January 3, 2015 to February 3, 2015in partnership with a   Institute of repute, Symbiosis Centre for International Education(SCIE), Pune. 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.     Details of the Programme would also be made available on the website  http://moia.gov.in. For application form and guidelines , email [email protected]. Last date for receipt of applications is Friday, December 5, 2014.