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Clothing :
Delhi will be pleasant during the event. The temperatures
range would be from 20-25 degree Celsius.
Languages :
English is commonly used in all business transactions,
however the main spoken language is Hindi. Official language of the Congress shall
be English.
Letter of Invitation :
Invitation letters will be issued on request to facilitate delegates to travel.
However this does not imply any financial support towards expenses for attending
the conference, such as registration, travel and hotel accommodation.
Currency :
The currency of India is Rupee which is 100 paise.
Rupee currency comes in denominations of 1,2,5,10,20,50,100,500 and 1000. The
present conversation rate is 1USD= Rs.45 (approx).
Visas :
To be obtained from Indian Missions abroad. One should
possess a valid National Passport (except in case of Bhutanese and Nepalese citizens
who may carry only suitable means of identification). Visitors are generally required
to make an oral identification of their baggage and foreign currency in their
possession.
Immunization :
Yellow Fever inoculations are necessary for
all delegates coming from / transiting through Endemic Yellow Fever Countries.
Credit Cards :
Almost all the International credit cards like
VISA, Amex and Master Card are accepted.
Insurance :
The faculty members and delegates must make their
own insurance for attending the conference and the organizers shall not be responsible
for any damages.
Mode of Travel in Delhi
Taxi: Taxis
are on call 24 hrs. over the telephone and local ones are usually black and yellow.
These usually run on electronic meters for the first kilometer the charge is Rs.
10 and Rs. 5 for every subsequent kilometer. There are prepaid counters
at the Railway Station and the airport.
From Domestic Airport
– India Habitat Centre – Rs. 250/- approximately
From International
Airport – India Habitat Centre Rs. 350/- approximately
Autorickshaws:
Autorickshaws are cheaper and more conveniently available than taxis. Most of
the autorickshaws usually run on electronic meters, as per the latest charges
Rs. 8 is charged for the first kilometer and Rs. 3.50 for every subsequent kilometer.
There are prepaid counters at the station for hiring the same.
From Old Delhi Railway
Station – India Habitat Centre Rs. 150/- approximately From
New Delhi Railway Station – India Habitat Centre Rs. 60/- approximately
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