Last  Updated  19 May, 2009
 
 

Composite Consular-cum-Community Welfare Tour to AL-Baha

on 21st May, 2009 by Indian Consulate, Jeddah
 

A Team from the Consulate General of India, Jeddah would be visiting Al-Baha on 21st  May, 2009 (Thursday) to provide full consular services to the Indian nationals. from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs. at Hotel Zulfan, Al-Baha  (Telephone No: 07-7251053).  This visit in the aftermath of outsourcing of visa/passport services by this Consulate, has been necessitated due to the fact that the outsourcing firms are yet to establish their collection centres in Al-Baha to the full satisfaction of Jeddah Consulate. The Indian nationals residing in the area may, therefore, avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, to meet the visiting officials and also to convey their grievances/suggestions, if any, relating to labour and welfare issues.  They should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems for redressal of their grievances, including consular related services
 

Composite Consular-cum-Community Welfare Tour to Najran on 14th May, 2009 by Indian Consulate, Jeddah
 

A Team from the Consulate General of India, Jeddah would be visiting Najran on 14th May, 2009 (Thursday) to provide consular services (limited to attestation and passport services not being provided by the outsourced agencies) to the Indian nationals. from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs. at Hotel Najran (Telephone: 07-522 1949/ 522 1418).  The Indian nationals residing in the area may, therefore, avail the opportunity to apply for the consular service, to meet the visiting officials and also to convey their grievances/suggestions, if any, relating to labour and welfare issues.  They should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems for redressal of their grievances, including consular related services.
 

Composite Consular-cum-Community Welfare Tour to Bisha

on 7th May, 2009 by Indian Consulate, Jeddah

A Team from the Consulate General of India, Jeddah would be visiting Bisha on 7th May, 2009 (Thursday) to provide full consular services to the Indian nationals. from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs. at Hotel Al-Ofaz, Bisha  (Telephone No: 07-6231133).  This visit in the aftermath of outsourcing of visa/passport services by this Consulate has been necessitated due to the fact that the outsourcing firms are yet to establish their collection centres in Bisha to the full satisfaction of Jeddah Consulate. The Indian nationals residing in the area may, therefore, avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, to meet the visiting officials and also to convey their grievances/suggestions, if any, relating to labour and welfare issues.  They should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems for redressal of their grievances, including consular related services.

 

Consular-cum-Community Interaction Visit to Tabuk

On 30th April, 2009 by Indian Consulate, Jeddah

 

A high level team of Consulate’s Officers including H.E. Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba, Consul General and Consul (CW) would be visiting Tabuk on 30th  April, 2009.  The purpose of this visit will  be  to  inspect and  supervise  the  functioning of the offices  of outsourced agency at Tabuk.   It is now a well-known fact that the Consulate General of India has outsourced its Passport services to three firms viz. Al Fifa for General Services (www.alfifa.com),  Al-Tayyar  Travel  Group  (www.altayyargroup.com) and VFS GCC LLC    (www.vfsglobal-n-sa.com).  At  the  same time,  consular  services,  limited     to attestation of documents and miscellaneous services on the Passports will also be provided by the Team on Thursday i.e, 30th April 2009 from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1600 to 1800 hrs. at Hotel Sehab (Telephone: 04-4211534).  The Indian nationals residing in the area may avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, meet the officials and convey their grievances/suggestions.  Those expatriates, who wish to meet H.E. Consul General for redressal of their grievances, including consular related services, should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems.

 

          The Consul General along with the visiting team will have an interaction meeting with the local Indian community at International Indian School Premises, Tabuk on 30th April 2009 from 7.30 P.M. to 9 P.M. to personally hear their welfare, representations, suggestions, etc.  All members of the Indian community in Tabuk and the surrounding areas are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.  

 
 

Consular-cum-Community Interaction Visit to Yanbu

23rd to 24th April, 2009 by Indian Consulate, Jeddah

  

          A high level team of Consulate’s Officers including H.E. Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba, Consul General and Consul (CW) would be visiting Yanbu on 23rd and 24th April, 2009.  The purpose of this visit will be to inspect and supervise the functioning of the offices of outsourced agency at Yanbu.  It is now a well-known fact that the Consulate General of India has outsourced its Passport services to three firms viz. Al Fifa for General Services (www.alfifa.com), Al-Tayyar Travel Group (www.altayyargroup.com) and VFS GCC LLC (www.vfsglobal-n-sa.com).  At the same time, consular services, limited to attestation of documents and miscellaneous services on the Passports will also be provided by the Team on Thursday i.e, 23rd April 2009 from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs. at Hotel Al-Higgi, Yanbu (Telephone: 04-3228842 and 04-3228831).  The Indian nationals residing in the area may avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, meet the officials and convey their grievances/suggestions.  Those expatriates, who wish to meet H.E. Consul General for redressal of their grievances, including consular related services, should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems.

 

          The Consul General along with the visiting team will have an interaction meeting with the local Indian community at Middle East Hotel, Meeting Hall, Yanbu on April 23, 2009 from 9 p.m. onwards  to personally hear their welfare, representations, suggestions, etc.  All members of the Indian community in Yanbu and the surrounding areas are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.  

 

Consular-cum-Community Interaction Visit to Abha

From 16 to 17th April, 2009 by Indian Consulate, Jeddah
 

A high level team of Consulate’s Officers including H.E. Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba, Consul General, Consul (Consular) and Consul (CW) would be visiting Abha on 16th and 17th April, 2009.  The purpose of this visit will be to inspect and supervise the functioning of the offices of outsourced agency at Abha.  It is now a well-known fact that the Consulate General of India has outsourced its Passport services to three firms viz. Al Fifa for General Services (www.alfifa.com), Al-Tayyar Travel Group (www.altayyargroup.com) and VFS GCC LLC (www.vfsglobal-n-sa.com).  At the same time, consular services, limited to attestation of documents and miscellaneous services on the Passports will also be provided by the Team on Thursday i.e, 16th April 2009 from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs. at Hotel Al Rayah (Telephone: 07-2270654).  The Indian nationals residing in the area may avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, meet the officials and convey their grievances/suggestions.  Those expatriates, who wish to meet H.E. Consul General for redressal of their grievances, including consular related services, should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems.

 

          The Consul General along with the visiting team will have an interaction meeting with the local Indian community at Al-Talamoon Land Hall, near Saudi German Hospital, Abha – Khammis Mushayt on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 08.30 P.M. onwards  to personally hear their welfare, representations, suggestions, etc.  All members of the Indian community in Abha and Khamis Mushayat and surrounding areas are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.  
 

Consular Visit to Madinah on 09th April, 2009
 

          A consular team from the Consulate would be visiting Madinah on 9th April, 2009 for providing consular services (attestation of documents, miscellaneous services on the Passports and will also receive passport applications in respect of lost/damaged passports).  These services will be provided by the Team on Thursday i.e, 9th April 2009 from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs. at Marriage Hall Al-Diwaniya (Near Saudi German Hospital, Backside of Jowahar Petrol Pump). Contact Telephone No.04-8380025.  The Indian nationals residing in the area may avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, meet the officials and also convey their grievances/suggestions, if any, in writing. 

 

Consular-cum-Community Interaction Visit to Bisha

From 8th to 9th April, 2009 by Indian Consulate, Jeddah
 

          A high level team of Consulate’s Officers including H.E. Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba, Consul General, Consul (Consular) and Consul (CW) would be visiting Bisha on 8th and 9th April, 2009.  The purpose of this visit will be to inspect and supervise the functioning of the offices of outsourced agency at Bisha.  It is now a well-known fact that the Consulate General of India has outsourced its Passport services to three firms viz. Al Fifa for General Services (www.alfifa.com), Al-Tayyar Travel Group (www.altayyargroup.com) and VFS GCC LLC (www.vfsglobal-n-sa.com).  At the same time, consular services, limited to attestation of documents and miscellaneous services on the Passports will also be provided by the Team on Thursday i.e, 9th April 2009 from 0900 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs. at Hotel Al-Ofaz, Bisha (Telephone No: 07-6231133).  The Indian nationals residing in the area may avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, meet the officials and convey their grievances/suggestions.  Those expatriates, who wish to meet H.E. Consul General for redressal of their grievances, including consular related services, should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems.

 

          The Consul General along with the visiting team will have an interaction meeting with the local Indian community at Hotel Al-Ofaz, Bisha on 8th April 2009 from 10.30 p.m. onwards to personally hear their welfare, representations, suggestions, etc.  All members of the Indian community in Bisha and surrounding areas are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.
 

Consular Team visited Taif on 02-03 April, 2009
 

          Consul General of India Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba accompanied by Mr. R.S. Kharayat, Consul (Consular) and Mr. K.K. Vijayan, Consul (Community Welfare)  and a Consular Team visited Taif on April 2-3, 2009.  Consul General  inspected  the offices of outsourcing agencies for Passport and Visa  M/S Al-Tayyar Travel Group and M/S VFS GCC Ltd. at Taif.  The office of M/S  Fifa  for General Services., is yet to become functional who has been directed to open their branch at Taif urgently as per the Agreement signed.    All the  outsourcing service providers were suggested certain improvements for providing better and efficient services to the Indian community and Saudi friends.

 

          An interaction meeting-cum-Open House Session  with the Indian Community  was  held  at Taif to receive the representations and suggestions of the Community in Taif, besides enquiring about their welfare and well being. Consul General Baba listened to the difficulties being faced by the community in many areas and assured them of all possible help from the Consulate.  Considering the difficulties being experienced by the community in attestation matters,  Consul General decided  to resume the visit of a composite consular team to Taif once in three months for providing Attestation and Miscellaneous services on passports excluding the portion already outsourced and also to attend the labour matters.   It was also decided to involve the voluntary organizations functioning in Taif and nearby areas to pursue the cases of the community with the local authorities and sponsors based on an authorization given to them by the Consulate on a case-by-case basis.  A coordination Committee has also been set up for the purpose who will interact with the Consulate and the Indian Community in the area.   

 

         During the visit Consul General also supervised election of  the new Management Committee of the International Indian School Taif and a new Management Committee has been formed.
 

Consular Team visited Jizan on 26-27 March, 2009
 

       Consul General of India Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba accompanied by Mr. R.S. Kharayat, Consul (Consular) and Mr. K.K. Vijayan, Consul (Community Welfare)  and a Consular Team visited Jizan and nearby towns on March 26-27, 2009.  Consul General  inspected  the offices of outsourcing agencies for Passport and Visa  M/S Al-Tayyar Travel Group and M/S Al-Fifa for General Services at Jizan.  The office of M/S  VFS GCC Ltd., is yet to become functional who has been directed to open their branch at Jizan urgently as per the Agreement signed.    All the  service providers were suggested certain improvements for providing better and efficient services to the Indian community and Saudi friends.

 

       The Consul General and the team  visited the Southern Province Cement Company at Al-Ahad about 60 Kms from Jizan and met a group of Indian workers in the Company and enquired about their welfare.   The team also visited the Samptha General Hospital at Samptha about 70 Kms from Jizan  where the Consul General  addressed the Indian community serving in the area.   An interaction meeting-cum-Open House Session  with the Indian Community  was  held  at Jizan to receive the representations and suggestions of the Community in the whole of Jizan province, besides enquiring about their welfare and well being,   where more than 200 community members participated. Consul General Baba appreciated the difficulties being faced by the community in many areas and assured them of all possible help from the Consulate.  Considering the difficulties being experienced by the community in attestation matters,  Consul General decided  to resume the visit of a composite consular team to Jizan once in three months for providing Attestation and Miscellaneous services on passports excluding the portion already outsourced and also to attend the labour matters.   It was also decided to involve the voluntary organizations functioning in Jizan and nearby areas to pursue the cases of the community with the local authorities and sponsors based on an authorization given to them by the Consulate on a case-by-case basis.  A coordination Committee has also been set up for the purpose who will interact with the Consulate and the Indian Community in the area.  Consul General exhorted the partnership of the community members in resolving the problems and difficulties of the Indian community.
 

Consular Team visited Al-Baha on 05-06 March, 2009
 

         Consul General of India Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba accompanied by Mr. R.S. Kharayat, Consul (Consular) and Mr. K.K. Vijayan, Consul (Community Welfare)  and a Consular Team visited Al-Baha on March 5-6, 2009.  Consul General  inspected  the offices of the outsourced  agencies for Passport and Visa services at Al-Baha.

 

      Except collection centre of M/S Al-Fifa, other service centres are yet to become functional.    All three service providers were suggested certain improvements for providing better and efficient services to the Indian community and Saudi friends.

 

      During the visit an interaction meeting-cum-Open House Session  with the Indian Community in the region was  held  to receive the representations and suggestions of the Community besides enquiring about their  welfare and well being.  In the meeting,  in addition to senior community members like Dr. Abdulrahman Malhotra of King Fahd Hospital and Mr. Syed Ali, Chairman of Dar Al-Faisal International School,    more than  250 community members participated. Consul General Baba appreciated the difficulties being faced by the community in many areas.  Considering these, Consul General decided  to resume the Consular Visit to Al-Baha once in three months for providing Attestation and Miscellaneous services on passports.  The team will be a composite one,   consisting of Consular  and Community Welfare Officers so that both  the passport and attestation services could be provided and  labour matters could also be attended to during the visit of the team.   It was also decided to involve the voluntary organizations functioning in Al-Baha to pursue the cases of the community with the local authorities and sponsors based on an authorization given to them by the Consulate on a case-by-case basis.  A coordination Committee has also been set up for the purpose who will interact with the Consulate and the Indian Community in the area.  Consul General exhorted the partnership of the community members in resolving the problems and difficulties of the Indian community.
 

Consular Team visited Najran on 26-27 February, 2009
 

          Consul General of India Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba accompanied by Mr. R.S. Kharayat, Consul (Consular) and Mr. K.K. Vijayan, Consul (Community Welfare)  and a Consular Team visited Najran on February 26-27, 2009.  Consul General  inspected  the offices of the outsourced  agencies for Passport and Visa services at Najran and assessed their functioning and suggested certain improvements for providing better and efficient services to the Indian community and Saudi friends.

 

          Since it was the first visit of Consul General Baba to Najran, an interaction meeting-cum-Open House Session  with the Indian Community in the region was also held  to receive the representations and suggestions of the Community besides enquiring about their  welfare and well being.   Consul General Baba appreciated the difficulties being faced by the community in many areas.  Considering these, Consul General decided  resume the Consular Visit to Najran once in three months for providing Attestation and Miscellaneous services on passports.  The team will be a composite one  consisting of Consular  and Community Welfare Officers so that both  the passport and attestation services could be provided and  labour matters could also be attended to during the visit of the team.   It was also decided to involve the voluntary organizations functioning in Najran to pursue the cases of the community with the local authorities and sponsors based on an authorization given to them by the Consulate on a case-by-case basis.  A coordination Committee has also been set up for the purpose who will interact with the Consulate and the Indian Community in the area.

 

            Consul General also visited the Indian patients in King Khalid Hospital and enquired their welfare and assured all assistance as may be needed.
 

BRIMUN CONFERENCE 2009

H.E. Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba, Consul General of India, Mr. B.S. Mubarak, Consul (Haj, P&I), Mr. R.S. Kharayat, Consul (Consular), and Mr. K.K. Vijayan, Consul (CW) along with the students of Dar Al-Hekma College, Jeddah.

            Indian Consulate  wishes success to Ms. Faiza Rizvi and her friends of Dar Al Hekma college for their participation in the BRIMUN (Bremen International Model United Nations) Conference 2009 to be held in Bremen, Germany.
 

Consulates interaction with Indian Professionals
 

        Consul General of India, Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba has started a new initiative of periodically interacting with sets of Indian professionals. The first such interaction was held in Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah on 27th March 2009. The objective of such interactions is to provide Indian professionals an interface with the Consulate and also to provide a platform for Indian professionals to network among themselves.

         Mr. Khaleed Al Maena, Chief Editor, Arab News was the chief guest of the evening. Participants included, Mr. Maktum Hussaini, Mr. Harsh Bali, Dr. Mushtaque Ahmed, Mr. Hassan Ghias, Mr. Basharat Ali Tanwar, Mr. Kamran Naim Khan, Mr. Pavan Kumar, Mr. Bosco Rodrigues, Mr. Mohamed Abdul Hameed Saleem, Mr. Santhosh K.C., Dr. Ataat Khan, Dr. Ismail Maritheri, Mr. Shoheb Kazi, Mr. Sulaiman K., Mr. Mohd Jameel Sayeed, Mr. Riyaz Mulla, Dr. M. Shafiq Ahmed, Mr. K.L. Ravindran, Mr. M.A.K. Jeelani, Mr. Saadat Khan, Mr. Saleem Mullaveettil, Dr. M.S. Karimuddin, Mr. Mubashir Ali and Mr. Faizur Rahman. Participants introduced themselves and spoke about their business and profession. Consul General of India, presented a brief profile of each of the participants. 

         Mr. Khaleed Al Maena in his address to the Indian Professionals praised India for its stable democracy and secularism. He also added that the strength of India is its independent judiciary and strong and free Media. Al Maena acknowledged the contribution of Indian expatriates towards the development of the Kingdom through their expertise and technical know-how. (Photo gallery)
 

Consular Visit to Jizan on 26th and 27th March 2009

14 March, 2009

          A high level team of Consulate’s officers including H.E. Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba, Consul General, Consul (Consular) and Consul (CW) would be visiting Jizan on 26th and 27th March 2009.  The purpose of this visit will be to inspect and supervise the functioning of the offices of outsourced agency at Jizan. It is now a well-known fact that The Consulate General of India has outsourced its passport services to three firms viz. Al Fifa for General Services (www.alfifa.com), Al-Tayyar Travel Group  (www.altayyargroup.com) and VFS GCC LLC    (www.vfsglobal-n-sa.com).   At the same time, consular services, limited to attestation of documents and Misc. Services on the Passports will also be provided by the Team on Thursday i.e. 26th March 2009 from 1000 to 1300 hrs. and 1700 to 2000 hrs.  at Hotel Atheel, Jizan Telephone: 07-3171101 & 07-3170933.  The Indian nationals residing in these areas may avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, meet the officials and convey their grievances/suggestions.   

2.         The visiting Team will also have interaction with the local Indian Community in the evening at the Hotel Atheel on Thursday (March 26, 2009).  Those expatriates, who wish to meet H.E. Consul General for redressal of their grievances, including consul
 

Inspection-Cum-Consular Team By CGI, Jeddah

21 February, 2009

           With a view to provide better, hassle-free and less time-consuming services to the Indian nationals residing abroad in the form of Indian passports, the Government of India has taken a policy decision to outsource the passport and visa work to reputed and professional agencies.  Accordingly, this Consulate signed an agreement on 30th June 2008 with following 3 reputed firms to outsource the Passport and Visa work and these service providers started operation at Jeddah w.e.f. 20th October 2008:

 

(i)       Al Fifa for General Services ( www.alfifa.com)

(ii)      Al-Tayyar Travel Group   (www.altayyargroup.com)

(iii)      VFS GCC LLC   (www.vfsglobal-n-sa.com)

 

2.       These service providers receive duly completed applications for visa and passports, collect the requisite fee, complete data entry, hand over the applications to the Consulate, transfer the data digitally to Consulate computers, collect the prepared documents and deliver the same to the applicants.  The service providers charge an amount of SAR.55/- from the Visa seekers and SAR.27/- from the Passport applicants as service charge, in addition to the prescribed fee.

 

3.       The service providers also accept the applications at Abha, Al-Baha, Bisha, Gizan, Madinah, Najran, Tabuk, Taif and Yanbu; where teams of this Consulate used to visit towards weekends to provide the consular services till 31st December 2008.  These service providers have already established their collection centres at all these places.  The addresses and telephone numbers of these Collection Centres can be seen on the websites of the Consulate (www.cgijeddah.com) and of the concerned service providers.  The timings for receiving applications are 0830 to 2030 hrs on all weekdays (except Friday and major closed holidays in the Kingdom).  The benefit of outsourcing would be that the applicant can submit the application and collect the documents at a place nearer to their work place/residence and that too at their convenience.  The Consulate, on its part, monitors and keep a watch on these service providers so that they carry out assigned task in a very proficient manner.

 

4.       Miscellaneous services on the passports, Tatkaal Passports, attestation of documents, Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) applications, however, continue to be received and processed at the Consulate. 

 

5.                 Since the outsourced firms have already opened their offices/collection centres at the places outside Jeddah also, where the Consular Teams used to visit at the weekends, it is felt necessary to have a proper and on the spot assessment of the services provided by the outsourcing firms vis-à-vis requirements of Indian expatriates based at the various places in the Western Region of the Kingdom falling within the consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India, Jeddah.  For the purpose, a team of officers headed by Consul (Consular) would be visiting Madinah (19-20/02/2009), Najran (26-27/2/2009), Al-Baha (5-6/03/2009), Gizan (12-13/03/2009), Taif (26-27/03/2009), Abha (2-3/04/2009), Bisha (9-10/04/2009), Tabuk (16-17/04/2009) and Yanbu (23-24/04/2009).  The purpose of this visit will be to inspect and supervise the functioning of the outsourced agency offices at these places.  At the same time, consular services, limited to attestation of documents and Misc. Services on the Passports, will also be provided during these tours by the Team on the Thursday.  The Indian nationals residing in these areas may avail the opportunity to apply for any consular service, meet the officials and convey their grievances/suggestions.  A press release giving details of each visit will be issued separately. 

 

6.       H.E. Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba, the Consul General, who is also visiting above stations with the team, will have interaction with the local Indian Community.  He would also be available at each locations to hear all kind of problems of Indian expatriates and those expatriates, who wish to meet H.E. Consul General for redressal of their grievances, should bring along with them written statement narrating their problems.

 

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

OUTSOURCING VISA/PASSPORT SERVICES
 

          In accordance with the Government of India’s approved policy, Consulate General of India, Jeddah has decided to outsource visa support services for foreign nationals entering India and passport support services for Indian expatriates w.e.f. October 20, 2008.  The agreement for this purpose was signed with the three Jeddah firms (figuring below) on June 30, 2008 and as per the agreement, the outsourcing firms have to ensure: (Click here for the important guidelines regarding Outsourcing Visa/Passport Services)
 

Media accreditation for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2009
 

Media accreditation for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2009 has started. The last date for submission of application for foreign journalists/cameramen is 30th November 2008.  The applications for accreditation with the recommendations of the Consul General have to be sent to Press Information Bureau (PIB) at the address given in the Media Advisory.  A copy of the application form along with the Media Advisory is attached herewith as an annexure.  Interested journalists/cameramen are advised to approach the undersigned with their duly filled application forms. (Click for application form)
 

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – 2009
 

       The 7th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is scheduled to be held at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai from 07-09 January, 2009. Organised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in partnership with the State Government of Tamil Nadu and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), it would be the first PBD Convention organized in Chennai. (Click for more info)
 

MBBS ADMISSINS FOR  NRI STUDENT
 

Jhalawar Medical College in Rajasthan offers 15% seats for NRI students for the academic season 2008-09.

 

Candidates must have passed 10+2 Senior Secondary examination of the Indian School certificate examination or equivalent examination or acquired qualification which is equivalent to 10+2 Examination after a period of 12 years study, the last two years of study  comprising Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. The candidate must have obtained an aggregate of 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and pass marks in English.

 

 The application form can be obtained from Dr. M. L. Jain, Director RCH, Swasthya Bhawan, Tilak Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur 302004. (Tel. No. 0141-2228707) on payment of Rs. 100/- by cash/postal order/demand draft in favour of Jhalawar Hospital and Medical Society, Jhalawar or can be downloaded from website: rajswasthya.nic.in. a draft of Rs. 100/- will be enclosed in favour of Jhalawar Hospital and Medical Society, Jhalawar with downloaded application form.  Last date for receipt of application is 14 August, 2008.

 

For further details please visit the website: www. Rajswasthya.nic.in.
 

Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children - 2009
 

       The Government of India has introduced a Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) in 2006, to assist children of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)  and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for their higher education. Under this programme, over 220 PIO/NRI children have benefited during the last three academic years.  During the year 2009, 100 admission-cum-scholarships shall be offered for Undergraduate courses in Engineering / Architecture / Technology, Humanities / Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, -BBA / BBM, Journalism, Hotel Management, Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Sciences, Law etc. The scholarships will be offered on merit on the basis of entrance tests conducted.

 

The broad guidelines of the SPDC are as follows:-

 

1.    100 scholarships are being offered for undergraduate courses.

 

2.    The Programme is open only to PIOs/NRIs from the specified 40 countries having a larger concentration of Indian Diaspora. 

 

3.    50% of the scholarship would be  reserved for PIOs. However, in the event of the non-availability of suitable PIO candidates, the unfilled slots could be assigned to NRI candidates.

 

4.    NRI candidates  would be eligible for the grant of scholarship only if their total family income per month does not exceed an amount equivalent to US $ 2,250/- (US dollars two thousand two hundred and fifty only).

 

5.    Children of NRIs should  have pursued at least  three years of education inclusive of 11th & 12th or equivalent  (non beyond), in a foreign country during  the last six years, and should have passed the qualifying examination abroad.

 

6.    PIO/NRI students already studying in India on a self-financing  basis or under any other arrangement will not be eligible under this scheme, which  is open only for fresh admissions in the first semester/year of undergraduate courses.

 

7.    The last date for receipt of duly filled-in application forms in the prescribed format by Ed.CIL is 9th September, 2008.

 

8.    Candidates would be selected on the basis of a common entrance test  to be conducted by ED.CIL on 26th October, 2008. Exact timings would be intimated by Ed.CIL.  The candidates would also have to fulfil the all the criteria prescribed for the purpose.

 

9.    The amount of scholarship admissible would be 75% of the Institutional Economic Cost (IEC)  or US $ 3,600/- (US dollars three thousand six hundred), whichever is less. IEC includes Tuition fee, Hostel  fee  and other institutional charges. 

 

            For further  details please visit the websites www.edcil.co.in  & www.educationindia4u.nic.in
 

Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC)
 

         The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has set up an Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) as a not-for-profit-Trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Centre will be a one-stop-shop for serving the interests of the Overseas Indian Community and has the mandates to cover two broad areas viz: Investment Facilitation and knowledge Networking.

The objectives of the Centre are:-

(1)  Promote Overseas Indian Investment into India and facilitate business partnership by giving authentic and real time information.

(2)  Function as clearinghouse for all investment related information. This would be done by processing information on a real time basis through ICT platform.

(3)  Establish and maintain a Diaspora Knowledge Network (DKN) by creating a database of overseas Indians, who would act as Knowledge Diaspora and whose knowledge resources could be using  ICT platform;

(4)  The objectives of the OIFC will be to bring the Indian States, Indian Business and potential Overseas Indian Investors on the same platform and to facilitate the investors to identify the investment opportunities;

(5)  Provide a host of advisory services to PIO and NRIs. These could include matters such as consular questions, stay in India, investment and financial issues etc.

The OIFC was formally launched on 28th May, 2007 with the signing of MoU between the MOIA and CII. The Centre is being managed by the CII. Further details for the CII may be obtained from

Ms. Subha Rajan

CEO,

Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre,

Plot No. 249-F, Sector 18,

Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV,

Gurgaon - 122015, Haryana,

India.
 

Attestation fee waived for documents related to death of

Indian abroad

 

        The Indians living in the Gulf region have been demanding a waiver of the fees levied by Indian Missions for attestation of documents related to death of Indian nationals.  The issue has been examined by the Government of India and it has been decided that no fee will be charged by our Missions abroad  for attestation of or drawing up or assistance in drawing up any documents required for transportation of dead bodies of Indian nationals to India or buried locally.
 

Free Medical Camps at the Consulate Premises
 

          Community Welfare Wing of the Consulate has been organizing free Medical Camps at the Consulate premises on a monthly basis for those workers who are not covered by any medical insurance and for those unskilled and semi-skilled workers who cannot afford exorbitant medical treatment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Medical teams from various hospitals/clinics visit the Consulate every second thursdays of the month from 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. to examine the patients and give them advice on their ailments. The medical examination, blood pressure check and some minor tests area also carried out, which require additional investigations, are referred to eminent Indian doctors. In addition, free medical counseling is also provided to patients. The medicines prescribed by the doctors in the camps, for the deserving cases, are given free of cost on the spot itself. These camps have been very successful so far. A considerable number of workers have benefited from these camps.