This firms aims to connect American students of Indian descent to homeland

Aiming to connect high school American students of Indian descent to their homeland, a top Indian-American organisation has announced a three-week fully funded scholarship programme for them to travel to India. Titled "Heritage India" by Indiaspora and powered by 360+(both non-profit organisations), the program aims to build connections and foster closer relations between India and their diaspora populations, a statement said on Wednesday. Eight high school students will receive fully funded scholarships from Indiaspora to participate in the program with the theme "India's Riches: History, Culture, Diversity, & Democracy". The students will visit three areas of India that are geographically and culturally diverse, yet all very much represent the country: New Delhi, Gujarat and Kerala, the statement said. The curriculum will include hands-on interactive exhibits, stimulating discussions, and a service project in India. Open to high school students between ages 15-18 at the time of

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