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Visit of Mr. P. Chidambaram, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India to the State of Qatar - 15 May 2013

Mr. P. Chidambaram, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India is scheduled to pay an official visit to the State of Qatar on 19 May, 2013. During his visit,  Hon’ble   Finance   Minister   of   India will have meetings with HE Mr. Yousef Hussain Kamal, Minister of Economy and Finance of Qatar and other high dignitaries. He will also interact with Qatari business leaders.

Finance Minister is visiting Qatar in the framework of the excellent relations and regular exchange of high level visits between India and Qatar. The visit is aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries to mutual benefit.

ISSME World Conference 2013 - 13 May 2013

International Society for Small and Medium Enterprises (ISSME) is organizing a World Conference on Best Practices in Promoting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with the main theme of “Fostering International Linkages for SMEs Development” on 18 – 21 October 2013 at Leela Kempenski Gurgaon, Delhi, India. 

The conference will discuss strategies, support, policies, initiatives and institutional cooperation needed to strengthen the SME sector and prepare it for new challenges as well as opportunities. 

The IWC 2013 will be addressed by eminent national and international speakers and is expected to attract 1000 participants. The event provides a useful opportunity for partners, sponsors, and exhibitors to reach out to the global SME community. Besides 4 day conference, there will be an Exhibition for SMEs and their support institutions to showcase their products, services and expertise. ISSME global Awards will be distributed in this occasion.             

For further details please contact: 

Sunil D. Sharma

Secretary General

Tel. +911-11-29993844

Mob. +91-9868877550

Fax: +91-11-29993845

E-mail: head@iwc13.org or sg@issme.org or log on to www.issme.org

Embassy of India requires 4 flats for its officials - 25 April 2013

 

EMBASSY OF INDIA requires 04 furnished 3 bedroom / 2 bedroom flats on rent for its officials in Najma, Mansura, Al Hilal (near Embassy) areas. Interested landlords / agencies may send their offer by fax (44670448) / e-mail: admn.doha@mea.gov.in].

 

INDO – GLOBAL EDUCATION SUMMIT 2013 - 23 April 2013

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Federation of AP Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Indus Foundation are jointly organizing the sixth edition of the ‘Indo – Global Education Summit’ an academic collaborations and student enrollment to be held in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai from 9 – 20 November, 2013.

The Indo – Global Education Summit 2013 is specifically designed for university chancellors, presidents, vice-chancellors, provosts, deans, scientists, researchers, faculty, enrollment / recruitment officers, and their executive-level team members.

The Summit 2013 will have sessions on collaborative research programs, joint / dual degree programs, twinning & transfer programs, faculty & student exchange programs, study abroad in India programs, distance education programs, vocational education programs, and other academic partnerships. There will be separate sessions for student recruitment. Major fields covered would be Engineering & Applied Sciences, Information Technology, Business & Management, Clinical & Health Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Agricultural Sciences & Environment, Education & Technology, Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences.

Over the years, the Summit has become a well established brand in higher education for Indian institutions and students.

Further details of the Summit are given at the link below:

http://indus.org/Summit-2013-Brochure-Foreign.pdf

 

Registration form is available at the link below:

http://indus.org/indusall/frames1/Indo-Global-2013%20Registrtion-Foreign.pdf

Embassy of India requires Chauffeur - 22 April 2013

Tender for appointing Cargo GSA/RA for Air India and Air India Express at various stations - 11 April 2013

Air India has decided to appoint Cargo GSA/RA for Air India and Air India Express at various stations. The tender documents can be downloaded from the Air India website www.airindia.in (Tender for appointment of Cargo GSAs of Air India and RAs of Air India Express in various countries)

The last date of receipt of completed tender documents is 3 May 2013.

Tender Notice - 21 March 2013

The Embassy of India, Doha (Qatar) invites sealed tenders for the following services at the Embassy premises.

CLEANING

SCOPE OF WORK:

Daily cleaning of the Embassy premises comprising of Main Block (ground and first floor) and Annex Block including areas within the Embassy premises located at Villa No.-19, Area No.42, St.No.-828, Wadi Al Neel,  Hilal Area, P.O. Box 2788, Doha, Qatar.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION OF WORK:

DAILY CLEANING

1. Hard floor surfaces to be mopped to remove impregnated soil using a suitable detergent solution paying particular attention to corners and edges.
2. All waste bins to be emptied and garbage bags shall be replaced.
3. Door handles to be cleaned inside and outside.
4. Stairways to be cleaned.
5. Stairway banisters to be wiped and cleaned.
6. Entrance doors to be wiped and cleaned.
7. Desks and chairs to be cleaned.
   1. Excess waste to be removed and placed in designated area.
   2. Carpeted floor surfaces to be vacuumed efficiently using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
   3. Table tops to be cleaned daily using a furniture polish or glass cleaner as required.
   4. Clean and disinfect kitchens thoroughly.

ONCE-IN- TWO MONTHS- ON ROTA BASIS

1. Window blinds to be dusted.
2. Waste receptacles to be cleaned, washed, dried and replaced in proper places.
3. Furniture, Fixtures and fittings to be cleaned thoroughly.
4. Windows sills to be cleaned.

TOILET CLEANING
Daily

1. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all porcelain fittings (i.e. Urinals, W/C's, bidets, hand basins, sinks, showers).
2. Clean and polish mirrors to leave a bright sparkling finish.
3. Damp mop floors using a detergent/disinfectant solution.
4. Deodorize all areas using an environmentally safe freshener.
5. Thoroughly clean all fixtures and fittings.

Weekly

1. Thoroughly clean all cubicle walls, floors and doors using a sanitizing agent.
2. Wet mop all floor using a detergent/Disinfectant solution.
3. Thoroughly clean all hand areas (i.e. doors, switches, taps, dispensers etc.) to leave a dry bright finish.

Twice a Month on Rota Basis

1. Wash all walls thoroughly using a detergent/bactericidal agent leaving a dry clean bright smear free finish.
2. Carry out high-level dusting.
3. Clean light pendant fittings.

MANPOWER

1. 5 cleaning people required for Sunday to Thursday
   except Friday from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. daily.
2. 2 cleaning people required for Sunday to Saturday
   except Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The premises located at Villa No.-19, Area No.42, St.No.-828, Wadi Al Neel, Hilal Area, P.O. Box 2788, Doha, can be inspected by your persons in the next few days. Last date for submission of offers is 04.04.2013. Contact person Mr.Rajesh Kumar Sud, Admn section; contact no- 44255713, email: admn.doha@mea.gov.in.

Conditions:

i)                  The Company should have valid CR Number for Qatar.

ii)               The Company should have an established Office with adequate number of staffs and necessary infrastructure related to the concerned job profile in Doha, Qatar.

Third edition of Global Economic Summit on - Clusters in One World: Perspectives from Many Nations - 11 March 2013

Please click here to view - Third Global Economic Summit on "Clusters in One World: Perspectives from Many Nations"

Govt. of India regulations - handling of Indian currency by passengers travelling to & from India - 6 March 2013

As per Government of India regulations, only those persons who are residents of India, are allowed to take out Indian currency up to a ceiling of Rs. 7,500 per passenger when travelling abroad.  Similarly, only those persons who are residents of India can bring back Indian currency up to the ceiling of Rs. 7,500 when returning to India.  In all other cases of foreigners, and those Indian nationals who are not residents of India/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it is prohibited under the Indian law to either take out any amount of Indian currency from India or to bring it into India. 

Visitors to India are allowed to carry with them any amount of Qatari Riyals or other convertible foreign currencies, which can be exchanged at the authorized exchange centres in India, including at international airports, hotels, etc.  However, in case the quantum of foreign currency exceeds the amount equivalent to US$ 5,000 in cash or an overall of US$ 10,000 when combined with other financial instruments like cheques, travellers’ cheques,  drafts etc.,  a declaration to the Customs Officers at international airports at the time of arrival or departure, as the case may be, is required to be made.

Overseas Placement Bureau - 31 October 2012

Overseas Placement Bureau is created by Government of Rajasthan under the aegis of Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation, with a view to train, tune, trim, equip, facilitate and develop human resources of the state for desired occupation/jobs at a level acceptable globally. The aim of the organization is to develop appropriate skills and up gradation of existing skills amongst potential emigrants to bring up their skill level at par with the requirement of the overseas employment markets to enable them to compete with emigrant workers from other countries.

The Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation has access to massive reservoir of talents in important sectors like construction, security, hospitality, engineering sector, IT, automobile, automobile repairs, business and commerce etc.

The contact details of the organization are:

Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation

(Formerly Rajasthan Mission on Skill and Livelihoods, Jaipur)

J-8-A, EMI Campus, Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur 302004

Phone No. 0141-5103248 (OPB)/5103246, 2705817

Website: www.opbraj.org

E-Mail: info@opbraj.org

 

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Website: www.rajasthanlivelihoods.org

 

E-Mail: info@rajasthanlivelihoods.org

 

Ambassador’s audience with His Highness the Emir - 9 October 2012

Mr. Sanjiv Arora, Ambassador of India had an audience with His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at the Emiri Diwan on 8 October, 2012.

His Highness the Emir conveyed his best wishes to the Ambassador for his assignment in the State of Qatar. The Ambassador thanked His Highness the Emir and conveyed the warmest greetings of the Government and People of India.

His Highness the Emir and the Ambassador discussed the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between India and the State of Qatar. 

Photos taken on this occasion may be seen in ‘Picture Gallery’

New Working Hours of Embassy of India, Doha with effect from Sunday, 7 October, 2012 - 3 October 2012

1.      With effect from Sunday, 7 October, 2012, the official working hours of Embassy of India, Doha will be from 9 AM to 5.30 PM from Sunday to Thursday.

2.      The timings for collection of applications and delivery of documents after service at the Embassy’s Consular Section will be as follows:

Collection :         9 AM to 12.15 PM

Delivery   :         4 PM to   5.15 PM

3.      The revised timings would be more convenient for the public, and further increase the efficiency of the Embassy’s consular services. 

No service tax on mere transaction in money or remittance of foreign currency from outside to India - 29 July 2012

There is no tax on the remittance of foreign currency in India from overseas per se. However there has been service tax on money changing in 2008. In the negative list regime, ‘service’ tax has been defined which excludes transaction in money. As the amount of conversion comprises money it is not subjected to service tax. The issue has also been explained in the Education Guide released on 20/06/2012 by the Central Board of Excise and Customs, Department of Revenue, Government of India.

There has been no significant change in the levy with regard to money changing in the Budget 2012 – 13 or the negative list except that the rate of tax has been adjusted suitably due to increase in rate of service tax from 10% to 12%. The amount of tax leviable on conversion of foreign currency in India is very minimal @ 0.12% up to an amount of Rupees One Lakh and @ 0.06% for amount in excess and up to Rupees Ten Lakhs and @ 0.012% for amount in excess of Rupees Ten Lakhs subject to maximum amount of Rs.6000 only.

It may be added that in case any fee or conversion charges are levied for sending such money, they are liable to service tax. However, even on such charges, there is no service tax if the person sending the money is located outside India, being beyond the territorial jurisdiction.

Thus, there is no service tax on mere transaction in money or remittance of foreign currency from outside to India by an NRI or any other person.

Indian Nationals Registration - 17 August 2011

Embassy of India, Doha has started registration of all Indian nationals residing in Qatar. For this purpose a link has been provided on the website of the Embassy, www.indianembassyqatar.org, where Indian nationals can log in and register their details. All Indian nationals, who live and work in Qatar, are requested to register themselves with the Embassy so that Embassy can have their information for better outreach.

Tracing the Roots - 19 June 2011

The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs launched a scheme called “Tracing the Roots” in October 2008 to facilitate PIOs in tracing their roots in India. PIOs who intend to trace their roots in India need to apply in a prescribed Form, through the Embassy of India, Doha. Application Form for this purpose is available on the website of Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs at www.moia.gov.in. Persons of Indian origin desirous of tracing their roots in India would be required to fill up the prescribed application form and deposit it with the Embassy along with a fee of Rs.30,000 ( Rupees Thirty Thousand only) in equivalent Qatari Riyals. All useful information/documents that could be of help in tracing the roots may be submitted alongwith the application. In case the attempt is not successful, the Embassy of India will be authorized to refund Qatari riyals equivalent to Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) to the applicant at the official rate of exchange. For further details/information regarding the Scheme, the website of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs at www.moia.gov.in or Embassy of India, Doha (Consular Section) may be contacted.

Important Announcement - 10 April 2011

It has come to the notice of the Embassy that some private companies in Doha are engaged in getting attestation of educational certificates and other documents from India. They claim to be authorized by the Embassy. It is clarified that Embassy has not authorized any company to handle attestation work and any person availing of their services shall do so on the basis of his own judgment of the credentials of the company. The Embassy will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the certificates as a result of the action of these companies.

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