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September 24, 2011

28 PIOs to learn more about India

NEW DELHI:   Twenty-eight people of Indian origin (PIOs) from different countries will get an opportunity to understand India better at a three-week study programme starting Thursday. 

According to officials in the ministry of overseas Indian affairs, the PIOs between 18-25 years will be exposed to India through field visits and educational lectures under the Know India Programme Sep 22-Oct 6. 

As per the schedule, the PIOs will travel to rural Rajasthan Sep 30-Oct 6 to see places of historical importance and some ongoing development programmes.   

In Delhi, they will attend lectures by experts in subjects like history, economy and planning. They will also visit the All India Radio and Doordarshan offices for interactive programmes. 

Of the 28, 10 are from South Africa, six from Trinidad and Tobago, four from Malaysia, five from Fiji, two from Surinam and one from Australia.  

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