Major international credit cards and travelers cheques are accepted in major hotels and restaurants. It is recommended that delegates purchase some Indian Rupees after check-in at their hotel.
Visa Application
The Government of India will issue official invitation letter for participants to obtain visa smoothly. Participants are requested to apply for visa at the Indian Embassy/ High Commission well in time.
Please visit the website of the diplomatic missions of India in your countries for information regarding visa.
Participants from the countries (viz. Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Belarus, Denmark, Singapore, Hong Kong, Argentina, Vietnam, Paraguay, Mauritius, Germany (only diplomatic), Uruguay, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh (only diplomatic), Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Chile, Armenia (only diplomatic), Peru, Israel, Brazil, Guyana, Russia, Myanmar, Laos, Hungary, Tajikistan (only diplomatic), Republic of Korea, Venezuela, Mongolia and Mexico) traveling on diplomatic/official passports may not require visa, however it is strongly suggested to check the current regulation in force.
Medical and Overseas Travel Insurance
The Conference Secretariat will not take responsibility of medical or travel insurance for the participants. It is strongly recommended that participants make necessary arrangements for the insurance coverage.
Climate
November is the winter month in India. Temperature during this month is generally around 3° to 10° C at night and maximum about 15° to 20° C during the day.
Electric Supply
The standard electric supply in India is 220 volts A.C., 50 cycles, single phase for all domestic lighting. Most hotels also provide 110 volts electric point for use of electric shavers, hair dryers etc. If you are carrying a laptop/portable computer or other 110 volts equipment, it is advisable to check for bringing an adopter with it. You may check with us for any specific query in this regard.
Clothing
At the time of the conference, the weather in
New Delhi will be cold. It is advisable to carry woolens.
Languages
English is commonly used in all business transactions. However, the main spoken language is Hindi. Official language of the conference will be English.
Flight Information
Please kindly inform the Conference Secretariat of your flight schedule as soon as it is confirmed.
Registration
Please fill in the registration form and send it to the Conference Secretariat by 30.09.2007
Accommodation
Participants who are being sponsored by the Conference Secretariat shall be provided accommodation at the Hotel Ashok or any other hotels in vicinity.
Lunch
Lunch during the conference period (7th – 8th November 2007, 2 days) will be provided.
Reception
All participants are welcome to the reception on the evening of 7th November 2007.
Time Zone
Republic of India is + 5.30 hours ahead of GMT.
Remarks
Please take your passport around with you wherever you are in India.
Conference Secretariat
Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, North Block, New Delhi –10001
FAX: +91-11-23093750/233 and 2334 3167 or 2374 7793
Event Manager
Ministry of Home Affairs have appointed M/S ITDC-ARMS as the Event Manager for the Conference who is responsible for arranging administrative and logistic support for the Conference. The Event Manager shall be making arrangements for online registration, processing requests for support for travel costs, accommodation arrangements and organizing the exhibition. The Event Manager (contact: Mr. Rajiv Makin) can be contacted at the following address:
These details, conference programme details and all updates are available at the conference website: http://www.amcdrrindia.com . The delegates are urged to kindly check the website for additional information.
