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1 1 DETAILS OF VISAS GRANTED BY INDIA
1 DETAILS OF VISAS GRANTED BY INDIA I. VISA 1 Eligibility Visa granted to a foreigner Procedure for applying for eVisa he foreign national mayfill in the application online on the website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html . categories of eVisa There arethree subcategories of eVisa .e. (a) Tourist Visa : For recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, Entry points Persons holding eVisa are allowed to enter into India only through the designated international airports namely, (1) Delhi (2) Mumbai (3) Chennai (4) Kolkata (5) Trivandrum (6) Bangalore (7) Hyderabad (8) Cochin (9) Goa (10) Ahmedabad (11) Amritsar (12) Gaya (13) Jaipur (14) cknow (15) Trichy (16) Varanasi (17) Calicut (18) Mangalore (19) Pune (20) Nagpur (21) Coimbatore ( Validity e- 2 6 Conditions forVisa Visashall be nonextendable except in the case of eMedical Visa as mentioned inpara above. visa is also nonconvertible except in specific cases. Regarding conversion of evisa to other categories of visa, please see the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website. Fee for Visa Fee for eVisa for nationals of various countries will be fixed by the Government from time to time. Repeat visits Visa will be allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to a foreigner. VISAARRIVAL 9 Eligibility VisaArrival granted to a Japanese national who is visiting India for business, tourism, conference and medical purposesThis facility shall not be available to the citizens of Japan if the person or either of his / her parents or grandparents (paternal or maternal) was born in, or was permanently resident in Pakistan. This facility shall not be available to holders of plomatic/Official passportsandUN Passport holders having Japanese nationality Procedure for applying for VisaArrival Japanese nationals would be required to fill an application form andapproach the “Visa Counter”at the designated airport on arrivalfter checking the eligibility criteriaand payment of fee, he Immigration officer would then stampVisaArrivalthe passport Entry points VisaArrival provided to Japanese nationals only atdesignated international airports namely, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Validity The Immigration officer may grant a double entry VisaArrival va

2 lid up to 60 days to the citizens of Jap
lid up to 60 days to the citizens of Japan. Conditions forVisaArrival VisaArrivalshall be nonextendable and nonconvertibleto any other type of visaexcept in specific cases. Regarding conversion of VisaArrivalto other categories of visa, please see the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website. Fee for VisaArrival A fee of Rs 2000/or equivalent in foreign currency per passenger (including children), will be charged from each Japanese national 3 III. TRANSIT VISA 1 Eligibilityand other conditions transit visa is granted to a foreignerfor the sole purpose of enabling him/ her to travel through India to a destination outside Indiaperson who desires to make two entries into India in transit in the course of the same journey can be granted a transit visa valid for two entries and for stay in transit for a period not exceeding 3 days for each journey. Validity A transit visa will ordinarily be valid for a single journey and for entry within 15 days from the date of issueIf the journey is not performed within thisperioda fresh transit visa will be required. A transit visa is only valid for direct transit, which cannot be more than 3 days for each visit. This period is not extendable except in case of extreme emergency like strike, traffic disruption, inclement weather, illness, etc. Persons in direct transitthrough India transit visa is not required by aforeigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and travelling onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified precincts of the airport.A transit visa is not required by a foreigner who does not leave the ship while it halts t an Indian port. TOURIST VISA 1 Eligibility ourist visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme, short duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine etc. and no other purpose/ activity[Short term yoga programme means a yoga programme not exceeding 6months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc.] Validity Validity of a tourist visa will be as specified below: (i)ultiple entry Tourist Visamay be grantedfor a period of 10 years to the nationals of USA, Canada and Japanwith a stipulation that “continuo

3 us stay during each visit shall not exce
us stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and registration not required”.(ii)In respect of nationals of other countries (except for nationals of 33 countriesmentioned below), Multiple entry Tourist Visa may be granted for a period of 5 years as a default option.Grant of 5year Tourist Visa will be with the stipulation “Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 90 days and registration not required”. However, in the case of nationals of UK, continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days(iiIn respect of nationals of 30 countries i.e. IranEgypt, (3Libya, (4Qatar(5) Iraq,(6) Syria, (7) Sudan, (8) Tunisia, (9) Kuwait, (10)YemenAlgeria(12)Bahrain, (13) Turkey, (14) Morocco, (15) Kyrgyzstan, (16) Turkmenistan, (17) ��4 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), (18) Lebanon(19Afghanistan(20Saudi Arabia, (21UgandaCongo, (23Ethiopia, (2Nigeria, (2Belarus(26Somalia, (2South SudanKazakhstan(29Uzbekistanand (3Sri Lankaduration of visa will be decided by the concerned Indian Missions/ Posts subject to a maximum of 5 years with the stipulation “continous stay during each visit shall not exceed 90 days and registration not required”.(iv)In respect of nationals of Bangladesh and China, provisions as available in the bilateral agreements/ policy guidelines, as issued from time to timewill be applicable.(v)Tourist visa is not available to Pakistan nationals.(vi)In the case offoreign nationals of Pakistan origin, Tourist Visa willbe granted for a period of 3 months with single entry Conditions of Tourist Visa Tourist Visashall be nonextendable and nonconvertibleto any other type of visaexcept in specific cases. Regarding conversion of Tourist Visa to other categories of visa, please see the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website. Repeat visits There shall be a gap of at least 2 (two) months between two visits to India on a Tourist Visa in respect of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistan origin and Stateless persons. In caseany foreign national falling in thcategoryand who hasnot been issued a 5ear Tourist Visa at the discretion of the Missionis required to visit India again within a period of 2 months after his/her last departure due to any exigent situation, such foreig

4 n national may be granted a fresh Touris
n national may be granted a fresh Tourist VisaThe applicant should furnish an undertaking on the following lines:(a) That the purpose of his/her visit is because of an emergent situation.(b)That he/she is not engaged in Business activities, nor in Employment or pursuing studies/research etc. in India. Group Tourist Visa Foreign tourists travelling in groups of not less than four members, under the auspices of a recognized travel agency can be granted Group Tourist visa for group tourism in India. The Group Tourist Visa will be granted only on the online mode under the IVFRT. In order to avail of this facility, the travel agency concerned shall mandatorily fill in the applications online on website www.indianvisaonline.gov.in . The Mission/ Post concerned will issue Group Tourist Visa () after necessary checks. MEDICAL VISA 2 Eligibilityand other conditions A medical visa (MED Visa)is granted to a foreignerwhose sole purpose is to seek medical treatment in established/recognized/specialized hospitals/treatment centres in India.n case the ��5 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;foreign national desires to avail of treatment under the Indian systems of medicine, his/her case willalso be considered.Hospital Authorities must share the documents issued by them e.g. medical invitation letter, appointment letter etc. as per the format given in Appendix on the official email ID of concerned Indian Mission/ PostFurther, the hospital authorities should also provide letter to the foreign nationals (patients/ attendants) for extension of visa and registration in the formats given in Appendix and Appendix respectively for submission tothe FRRO/ FRO concerned. Validity of visa and extension of visain respect of all foreign nationals other than Pakistan and Bangladesh nationals The initial period of validity of Medical Visa (MED Visa)/Medical Attendant Visa (MED X Visa) may be up to a period of one yearor the period of treatment, whichever is less. The Indian Missions/ Posts abroad may, however, grant a Medical Visa of 6 (six) months validity with tripleentry as a default option to all foreign nationals other than the nationals of 33 countries mentionedin para (iii), (iv) & (v)above.Medical Visa can be extended for a further period up toone year by the FRRO /FRO concerned oduction of medical certificatefrom a Government/ ICMR (

5 Indian Council of Medical Research)/ NAB
Indian Council of Medical Research)/ NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers)/ MCI (Medical Council of India)/ CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) recognized hospitalAny further extension will be granted only by the Ministry of Home AffairsIn the case of Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, visa validity, extension of visa and number of entries permitted etc. will be governed by specificprovisionsPlease see ‘Visa to Pakistani nationals’ and ‘Visa to Bangladeshi nationals’ on this websi Visa to attendant/ family members (i)Attendants/ family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment may be granted Medical Attendant visa (MED Xvisa) coterminus with the ‘Med Visa’ of the patient. However, minor children accompanying a parent, who has come for medical treatment on a Medical Visa, may be granted ‘Misc.isa coterminus with the Medical Visa of the principal visa holder.(ii)In the case of foreign nationals other than Pakistan and Bangladeshnationals, not more than two persons (attendant or family member) may be allowed at a time for the grant of MED X’visa. In the case of Pakistan nationals, only one attendant willbe allowedIn the case of Bangladesh nationals, three attendants may be allowed. Registration (i)Foreign nationals (other than Pakistan nationals)holding Medical/ Medical AttendantVisa for a period exceeding 180 days will be required to get themselves registered with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival in India. (ii)f the Medical / Medical Attendant Visa is valid for a period of 180 days or less, no registration would be required.(iii)Pakistan nationals holding a Medical Visa will be required to register themselves with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 7 days of arrival in India, irrespective of the duration of the visa. ��6 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;(iv)Pakistan nationals holding a Medical Attendant Visa will be required to register themselves with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 24 hours of arrival in India, irrespective of the duration of the visa. Obligation on Hospitals/hospital administrators otelkeepers and others are required to submitdetails of the foreignerswho have been provided with lodging/ sleeping facility in their premisesin the prescribed form “C”Appendix Hospitals/ hospi

6 tal administrators shouldwrite ‘ho
tal administrators shouldwrite ‘hospital’ and ‘hospital administrators’ in place of ‘ hotel’ and ‘hotel managers’in thisform EMPLOYMENT VISA 2 Eligibilityconditions An Employment visa is granted to a foreigner whois a highly skilled and/or qualified professional. Employment Visa shall not be granted(i) for jobs for which qualified Indians are availableand (ii) for routine, ordinary or secretarial/clerical jobs.Employment visa is not granted to a citizen of Pakistan.The foreign national being sponsored for an employment visa in any sector should draw a gross salary in excess of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annumowever, this condition of annual floor limit on income will not apply to : (a) Ethnic cooksemployed by foreign Missions in India (this will not apply to ethnic cooks employed in commercial venture),(b) Language teachers ( other than English language teachers) / translators (this will include teachers employed to teach particular subjects inforeign language), (c) staff working for the concerned Embassy/ High Commission in India(d) oreigners, eligible for ‘E’ visa for honorary work with the NGOs registered in the country without salary(e) oreign teaching faculty employed in the South Asian University and the Nalanda Universityand (f) Circus artists. The salary threshold limit of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum willbe worked out taking into account the salary and all other allowances paid to the foreign national in cash and also perquisitelike rent free accommodation etc. which are included in the salary for the purpose of calculating income tax. Such perquisites should be quantified and indicated in the Employment Contract.n respect of foreign nationals engaged as teaching faculty at the level of Assistant Professors and above by the Central Higher Educational Institutions viz. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Central Universities (CUs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), the minimum salary limit for grant of Employment visa will be Rs.9.10 lakhs per annumNationals of Bangladesh, who are married to Indian nationals and who are not eligible for registrationas OCI cardholder must draw a minimum salary of Rs. 9.10 lakhsper annum for being eligible for grant of Employment V

7 isa. Note:(1)In case of foreign nationa
isa. Note:(1)In case of foreign nationals coming on Employment visa for a period of less than one year, the minimum salary requirement will be worked out on prorata basis(2)Foreigners employed in BPO/ ITES are not eligible for exemption from annual threshold income limit. 7 2 Other foreign nationals eligible for Employment visa (a) Foreign nationals coming to India as consultant on contract for whom the Indian company pays a fixed remuneration (this may not be in the form of a monthly salary)(b)oreign artistes engaged to conduct regular performances for the duration of the employment contract given by Hotels, Clubs, other organizations(c) oreign nationals who are coming to India to take up employment as coaches of national state level teams or reputed sports clubs(d) Foreign sportsmen whoare given contract for a specified period by the Indian Clubs/organizations(This will not include foreign nationals who are engaged in commercial sports events in India on contract (including coaches), for whom appropriate visa would be BSports visa)(e) elfemployed foreign nationals coming to India for providing engineering, medical, accounting, legal or such other highly skilled services in their capacity as independent consultants provided the provisionof suchservices foreignnationalsis permitteunder lawForeignlanguageteachers/interpreters.(g) Foreign specialist Chefs(For Foreign Specialist Chefs employed in commercial venture, the minimum salary criteria of Rs.16.25 lakhs per annum will be applicable).(h)Foreign Circus ArtistsForeign engineers/technicians coming to India for installation and commissioning of equipment / machines / tools in terms of the contract for supply of such equipment / machines / toolsForeign nationals deputed for providing technical support/services, transfer of knowhow/services for which the Indian company pays fees/royalty to the foreign company.Foreign journalists, who intend to travel to India to work in Indian media organizations.Employees / Managers coming to India for non journalistic activities within media organizations. Duration of Employment Visa/ Registration requirements / extension of Employment Visa (Other than Japanese nationals) (a) Duration of Employment Visa Category Duration of Employment Visa (i) A foreign technician/expert coming to India in pursuance of bilateral agreeme

8 nt between the Government of India and
nt between the Government of India and the foreign government, or in pursuance of a collaboration agreement that has been approved by the Government of I ndia Duration of the agreement or for a period of five years, whichever is less, with multiple entry facilities (ii) H ighly skilled foreign personnel being employed in the IT software and IT enabled sectors Up to three years or term of assignment, whiche ver is less, with multiple entry facilities 8 (iii) Foreigner coming f or employment not covered in (i) or (ii) above U p to 2 (two) years or the term of assignment, whichever is less, with multiple entry facility (b) Registration If the Employment visa is valid for a period of more than 180 days,the foreign national concerned shouldregister with the FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival. In the case of Employment Visa issued for a period of 180 days or less, registrationis not required with FRRO/FRO. (c) Extension of Employment Visa The Employment visa may be extended by the FRRO / FRO concernedbeyond the initial visa validity period, up to a total period of 5 years from the date of issue of the initial Employment Visa, on an year to year basis Specific provisions relating to the grant of Employmentvisa to Japanese nationals (a) Duration of Employment Visa Category Duration of Employment Visa (i) Japanese technicians or experts coming to India in pursuance of bilateral arrangements between the Government of India and the Government of Japan or in pursuance of arrangements between nongovernmental organizations that have been approved by the Government of India . Duration stated in the arrangement or for a period of five years, whichever is less, with multiple entry facilities (ii) Japanese applicants who are not covered under (i) above but are highly skilled and qualified professionals employed by a company, organization or industry in the IT software and IT enabled sectors in India . Three years with multiple entry facility (iii) Japanese applicants who are highly skilled and qualified professional coming to India for employment by a company, organization or industry in India or engaged in an undertaking in India on contract not covered in (i) and (ii) above . Three years with multiple entry facility (b)An extension of the period of stay for 2 more ye

9 ars beyond the initial 3 years may be gr
ars beyond the initial 3 years may be granted to those Japanese applicants who entered India with visa mentioned in (ii) above, in accordance with the procedures determined by the GOI. In respect of Japanese applicants covered by (iii) above, an extension of the period of stay for 2 more years on a year to year basis beyond the initial period of 3 years may be granted subject to provision of necessary documents(c)A multiple entry dependent visamay be issued to the family members (spouse and children who are dependent on the applicant and forming part of the same household) of the nationals of Japan mentioned in (a)above(d)Japanese nationals holding Employment (E) Visa and their dependentsholding dependent Visa may be granted Residential Permit coterminus with the validity of the Employment/ DependentVisa as the case may be. Japanese nationals who are required to register with the FRRO/ FRO concerned need not be present in person in the FRRO/ FRO for initial registration or for subsequent extension of visa/ Residential Permit and this may be done through an authorized representative 9 Employment visa for foreigners wishing to work with NGOs registered in India foreigner who wishes to come to India for honorary work (without salary) with NGOs registered in India may be grantedmultiple entryEmployment ‘E-4’] Visafor one year initiallyhe foreigners eligible for honorary work with the NGOs may be paid an honorarium upto a ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per month. The visa may be extended by FRRO / FROconcernedfor atotal period of 5 years from the date of issue of the initial Employment Visa, on year to year basis Visa to family members of a foreigner granted Employment Visa Family members / dependents of a foreigner who is granted `E’ visa maybe granted dependent visa of appropriate subcategoryIts validity shall be coterminus with the validity of the visa of the principal visa holder [or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian Mission]. Such family members may also obtain Student/Research Visa etc. provided they are otherwise eligible for grant of such a visa.Dependent visa of the family members/ dependents osuchforeign national canbe extended by the FRRO/ FROconcernedfora total period of 5 years from the date of issue of the initial visa, coterminus with the visa of the principal Visa holder C

10 onversion of Employment Visa Employmen
onversion of Employment Visa Employment Visa willconvertibleto any other type of visaexcept in specific cases. Regarding conversion of Employment visa to other categories of visa, please see the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website. Conversion of 3X’visasto ‘E’ visas of the spouse of an employee on intracompany transfer The conversion of ‘’ (Entry) visa of the spouse of an employee on intracompany transfer into Employment Visa may be permitted within the country , subject to e applicant fulfilling all the conditions laid down for grant of Employment Visa, with prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Conversion of ‘X2’ Visa of nationals of Bangladesh married to Indian nationals into Employment Visa. Visa of nationals of Bangladeshmarried to Indian nationals, but not entitled to registration as OCI cardholdermay be converted into Employment Visa, on application, by the Ministry of Home Affairs. He/ she must draw a minimum salary of Rs. 9.10 lakhsper annum.The period of such visa will be for one year and can be extended on an yearly basis (without any limit) by the FRRO /FROconcernedAny change in the employer will be permitted only with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division)If he/she discontinues the employment, his/her visa may be converted into ‘Visa Change of Employer No change of employer shall be permitted during the currency of the Employment Visa, except in cases of change of employment tween aregistered holding company,Joint Ventures & Consortiumsand its subsidiaries and viceversa or between subsidiaries of a registered holding company,Joint Ventures & Consortiums. Change of employment would be permitted at a senior level e.g. managerial or a senior executive position and/ or at a skilled position e.g. a technical expert. Prior permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs is required for change of employment. ��10 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;VII PROJECT VISA 3 Eligibility Projectvisa is granted to foreign nationals coming to India for execution of projects in the power and steel sectors, subject to the following conditions:The Visa would be project specificIn no circumstances would the person be allowed to be engaged in another project either of the same company or of a different compan

11 y.(2) The period of visa would be initia
y.(2) The period of visa would be initially for a period of one year or for the actual duration of the project/ contract, whichever is less, with multipleentry facility. The visa can be extended for another one yearby the State Government/ UT Administration concerned. Any further extension of visa can be granted only by the Ministry of Home AffairsThe Project Visa would be issued only for skilled/highly skilled persons. However, the Missions/Posts may grant visa for not more than twochefsand twointerpreters.A person coming on Project Visa will not be allowed to take up employment in the same Indian company for a period of two years from the date of commissioning of the project. The Indian Company engaging the foreign national for executing the project / contract would be responsible for the conduct of the foreign national during his/her stay in India and also for the departure of such foreign national upon expiry of visa.In case the project/contract site falls in the Protected/Restricted Area, the grant of PAP/ RAPshould be integrated with the grant of Project Visa. In all such cases, prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs shall be obtainedThe foreigner coming on Project Visa will have to register himself/herself with the FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival if the validity of visa is for more than 180 days. If the validity of visa is for a period of 180 days or less, registration would not be required. Sector specific ceilings Sectorspecific ceilings on the maximum number of Project Visas allowed for each project in Power and Steel sectors are givenbelow: Power A block of two units may be considered as one project.(ii) Where the main plant equipment ─ Boiler, Turbine, Generator (BTG) ─ and its subsystems are sourced from foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the maximum number of foreign personnel allowed may vary from 50 to 70.(iii)For an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project, where the main plant and equipment, its subsystems and full or part of the Balance of Plant (BOP) is sourced from foreign OEM, the maximum number of foreign personnel allowed may vary from 76 to 125. This would be for an EPC project consisting of two units of 660 MW and above with supercritical technology.In case, the number of units is more than two in a project, the maximum number of foreign pers

12 onnel allowed would be as indicated belo
onnel allowed would be as indicated below: 11 Additional unit (admissible toadditional units resulting in project size exceeding 600 MW capacity) Where main plant equipment (BTG) and its subsystems are sourced from foreign OEM EPC project where main plant and equipment, its subsystems and full or part of the Balance of Plant OP) is sourced from foreign OEM 1 st additional Unit 105 187 2 nd additional Unit 122 219 3 rd additional Unit 140 250 4 th additional Unit 157 281 Note: To qualify as a separate project for additional units at the same location, a gap of minimum one year in the date of award of contract shall be considered necessary between two such projects(iv)Wherever, for a project, Flue Gas Desulphurization System (FGD) is also sourced from a foreign supplier, an additional number of 25 foreign personnel is recommended. For a project with larger numbers of units (more than two), the additional number of foreign personnel would be as follows:additional unit additional unitadditional unitadditional unit Steel In case of green field projects 10% of the total skilled manpower deployed per million tonne capacity or 300 persons, whichever is lower.For Brownfield projects 5% of the total skilled manpower deployed per million tonne capacity or 150 persons, whichever is lower.iiiThe total manpower requirements of the project should be determined at the stage of conceptualization of the project by the sponsoring authority with a flow chart.Foreign manpower requirement beyond the above limits may be examined by a Standing Committee having members from Ministries concerned.For the purpose of determining the capacity of the unit, it should be the approved capacity as certified by the Ministry concerned of the Government of India in respect of PSUs. In respect of Private sector Steel units, the basis of capacity may be as per the financial disclosure statement of a Scheduled Bank or RBIapproved Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) duly authenticated and certified.For ongoing projects with contractual obligation, deployment of foreign personnel may exceed the guidelines based on examination by the Ministry of Labour & Employment on the merits of each case. ��12 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;VIII. BUSINESS VISA 4 Eligibility A Business visa isgranted to a foreigner for the f

13 ollowing purposes(i) Foreign nationals w
ollowing purposes(i) Foreign nationals who wish to visit India to establish an industrial/business venture or to explore possibilities to set up an industrial/business venture, other than Proprietorship Firms and Partnership Firms, in India.(ii)oreign nationals coming to India to purchase/sell industrial products or commercial products or consumer durables.(iii)Foreign nationals coming to India for technical meetings/discussions, attending Board meetings or general meetings for providing business services support.(iv)Foreign nationals coming to India for recruitment of manpower.(v)Foreign nationals who are partners in the business and/or functioning as Directors of the company.(vi)Foreign nationals coming to India for consultations regarding exhibitions or for participation in exhibitions, trade fairs, business fairs etc.(vii)Foreign buyers who come to transact business with suppliers/ potential suppliers at locations in India, to evaluate or monitor quality, give specifications, place orders, negotiate further supplies etc., relating to goods or services procured from India.(viii)Foreign experts/specialists on a visit of short duration in connection with an ongoing project with the objective of monitoring the progress of the work, conducting meetings with Indian customers and/or to provide technical guidance.(ix)Foreign nationals coming to India for presales or postsales activity not amounting to actual execution of any contract or project.(x)Foreign trainees of multinational companies/corporate houses coming for inhouse training in the regional hubs of the concerned company located in India.(xi)Foreign nationals coming as tour conductors and travel agents and / or conducting business tours of foreigners or business relating to it, etc.(xii)Foreign academicians/ experts coming under GIAN (Global Initiative for Academic Networks).(xiii) Crew members of scheduled/ nonscheduled flights operated by scheduled airlines, nonscheduled and chartered flights operated by nonscheduled airlines and special flights.(xiv)Foreign nationals intending to visit India to participate in cultural events/ activities with remuneration.[Such foreign nationals intending to visit India to participate in cultural events/ activities for short duration without remuneration may be granted Entry (XMisc.) Visa.](xv)Foreign nationals who are engaged in commercial spor

14 ts events in India on contract (includin
ts events in India on contract (including coaches) like Indian Premier League, Indian Soccer League,etc. with remuneration. They may be granted Sports’Visa with multiple entry facility for ��13 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;appropriate period. Such a foreign national shall comply with all the statutory obligations like payment of taxes, etc. Conditions for grant of Business Visa (i) he foreign national should be a person of assured financial standing (sufficient proof of his/ herfinancial standing and expertise in the field of intended business will bechecked thoroughly while granting the visa)he foreign national should not be visiting India for the business of money lending or for running a petty business or petty trade or for full time employment in India, etc.iiihe foreign national shall comply with all other requirements like payment of tax bilities etc. Duration of Business Visa& other conditions (A)Validity of Businessvisa will be as specified below: (i)Business Visa may be granted with 10 years validity withmultiple entry facility to the citizens of the United States of America or Canada or Japanor Untied Kingdom or South Africa. This visa shall be issued with the stipulation that “continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and registration not required.”(ii)In respect of nationals of other countries (except for nationals of 33 countries mentioned below), Multiple entry Business Visa may be granted for a period of 5 years as a default option.Grant of 5year Tourist Visa will be with the stipulation Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and registration not required”. (iii)In respect of nationals of 30 countries i.e. (1) Iran, (2) Egypt, (3) Libya, (4) Qatar, (5) Iraq, (6) Syria, (7) Sudan, (8) Tunisia, (9) Kuwait, (10)YemenAlgeria, (12)Bahrain, (13) Turkey, (14) Morocco, (15) Kyrgyzstan, (16) Turkmenistan, (17) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), (18) Lebanon, (19) Afghanistan, (20) Saudi Arabia, (21) Uganda, (22) Congo, (23) Ethiopia, (24) Nigeria, (25) Belarus, (26) Somalia, (27) South Sudan, (28) Kazakhstan, (29) Uzbekistanand (30) Sri Lanka, duration of visa will be decided by the concerned Indian Missions/ Posts subject to a maximum of 5 years with the stipulation “continous stay during each vi

15 sit shall not exceed days and registrati
sit shall not exceed days and registration not required”. (iv)In respectof nationals of Bangladesh, Chinaand Pakistanprovisions as available in the bilateral agreements/ policy guidelines, as issued from timeto timewill be applicable.In the case of urgent request, the Indian Missions/ Posts may provide visa for business travel within 48 hours of application. 14 4 Specific provisions relating to the grant of Business Visa to Chinese nationals Business visa may be granted to Chinese nationaunderthe following three broad categories:(a)Missions/Posts abroad may grant 6 months multiple entry Bvisa to Chinese nationals who can produce a letter of invitation from a ‘Recognized Indian Organization’ with the stipulation that the period of stay shall be less than 90 days on each visitt‘Recognized Indian Organization’, referred to above means recognized chambers of commerce or industry associations or other trade bodies, public sector undertakings, government approved joint ventures, liaison offices or private sector companies who are members of a recognized chamber of commerce or industry association or other trade body(b)he Missions/Posts abroad may grant 60 days single entry visato Chinese nationals who cannot produce any invitation letter from a recognized Indian organization but produces a letter of request from a duly authorized Chinese organization.on.‘Duly authorized Chinese Organization’ referred to above means Ministries and Commissions of State Council, the Governments of all Provinces, Autonomous Regions and Municipalities directly under the Central Government, and Foreign Offices & Bureaus of Economy and Commerce thereunder and departments and units recognized by the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China(c) he Head of Mission/Head of Post may approve issuance of short term single entry Bvisa to Chinese nationals not exceeding 60 days, who cannot produceany documentary proof referred at (a) and (b) abovevisaof Chinese nationalsmay be extended by FRRO / FRO concernedas follows:FRRO / FRO concernedmayextend the 180 days Bvisa up to one year with multiple entry visa facility, on a recommendation of the ‘Recognized Indian Organization’ and on being satisfied about the genuine and bonafide business activities.FRRO / FRO concerne

16 dmay, depending on a casecase basis and
dmay, depending on a casecase basis and on merits, extend 60 days Bvisa up to 180 days with multipleentry visa facility, on a recommendation from the ‘Recognized Indian Organization’ and on being satisfied about the genuine and bonafide business activities. Registration All Business Visa holders are required to register themselves with the FRRO/FRO concerned in case the aggregate stay in India on Business Visa exceeds 180 days during a calendar year. Other conditions Business Visashall be nonconvertibleto any other type of visaexcept in specific cases. Regarding conversion of Business Visa to other categories of visa, please see the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website. 15 4 Grant of extension of stay to foreigners holding a Business visa In case Business visa is granted for a period less than five years by the Indian Missions, the same can be extended up to a maximum period of five years subject to he gross sales/turnover from the business activities, for which the foreigner has been granted visa, is not less than Rs.1 crore per annum (to be achieved within 2 years of setting up the business or date of initial grant ofvisa, whichever is earlier) [This condition willbe applicable in case of Business Visa covered under para(i) aboveIn other categories, visa extension shall be subject to submission of documents of proof of doing business/ consultancyExtension of Business Visa may be granted the FRRO /FRO concerned on yearyear basishe period of extension shall not be beyond five years from the date of issue of the Business visa. Visa to family members of a foreigner granted Business visa Family members/dependants of a foreigner who is granted`B' visa shall be granted dependant visaof appropriate subcategory. Its validity shallbe coterminus with the validity of the visa of the principal visa holder or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian Mission. Such family members may also be granted Student/ Research Visa, etc provided they are otherwise eligible for grant of such a visa. Grant of India Business Card to Businessmen from SAARC countries An India Business Card will be issued to businessmen from SAARC countries who are eligible for a multiple entry Business Visa for a period of three years or moreThe validity of the India Business Card will be coterminus

17 with the validity of the Business Visa.
with the validity of the Business Visa. The India Business Card will help in facilitation at the immigration counters for expeditious immigration clearance. The businessman issued such an India Business Card will also have to carry the passport containing the Business Visa sticker for entry into India. On issue of a fresh Business Visa, a fresh India Business Card will be issued. While submitting the application for a fresh Business Visa, the individual will have to surrender the India Business Card already issued. Grant of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors Permanent Residency Status (PRS) will be granted foreign investors making investment under Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) route. This scheme will not be applicable to Pakistani citizens or third country nationals of Pakistani origin. To be eligible, the foreign investor should invest a minimum of Rs. 10 crores to be brought within 18 months or Rs.25 crores to be brought within 36 months.The foreign investment should result in generating employment to at least 20 resident Indians in every financial year. This scheme will be applicable to only foreign investors fulfilling the above mentioned eligibility conditions, his/ her spouse and dependents. Top management executives will not be covered by this scheme and they will have to come on normal Employment Visa.The foreign investor promising investment as per the aforesaid threshold limit will be granted an initial business visa4 Visa (Investor)for 18 months or 36 months, as the case may be (depending on the level of investment promisedwithoutany stay stipulation. There will be no requirement of registration with FRROFROconcerned.Spouse and dependents of the investor will be granted 4X’ Visa coterminus with the Business Visa of the investor on the same terms and conditions.After fulfillment of the eligibility conditions, the foreign investor and his/ her spouse/ dependents maysubmit an application for Permanent Residency Status (PRS) online to the FRRO/ FRO concerned. ��16 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;PRS will be granted for a period of 10 years with multiple entry. This can be renewed for another yearsThere will be no requirement of registration with the FRRO/ FRO concerned. Foreign investor holding PRS will be required to submit to the FRRO/ FRO concerned every year a copy of the

18 Form FCGPR, the Annual Return on Foreig
Form FCGPR, the Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets filed with RBI by the Indian company receiving FDI & the RBI’s acknowledgement letter to that effect and the Income Tax Return filed before the Income Tax Department so to ensure that he/she is fulfilling the conditions regarding investment. He/ she will also be required to submit to the FRRO/ FRO concerned every year details regarding employment generation for resident Indians based on selfcertification by the statutory auditor of the Indian investee company.If the PRS cardholder is staying in a Hotel or Lodge, it is mandatory for the hotel keepers/ others to submit Form ‘C’ (Appendix V) to the FRRO/ FRO concerned. PRS holder should inform change of address/ change of passport to the FRRO/ FRO concerned. PRS will serve as a multiple entry visa without any stay stipulation.PRS holders will be allowed to purchase one residential property for dwelling purpose. Transfer of immovable property acquired by PRS holder under the PRS Scheme needs to comply with the provisions of FEMA Regulations Spouse/ dependents of the investor who are granted PRS will be allowed to take up employment in private sector on the basis of the PRS with the permission of the FRRO/ FRO concerned. The minimum salary limit of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum prescribed for grant of Employment visa to foreign nationals will not be applicable in such cases. Spouse/ dependents of the investor who are granted PRS can undertake studies in India without a separate Student Visa. No specific permission will be required from FRRO/ FRO concerned for this purpose. However, prior to undertaking studies in India, they shall intimate concerned FRRO/ FRO about the details of the institution wherein they are seeking admission along with duration & subject of the course. STUDENT AND RESEARCH VISA 5 Eligibility A Student visa is granted to a foreignerwhose sole objective is to pursue oncampus, full time (structured) courses (including English and other language courses and vocational education) at educational institutions (Central/ State Government Educational Institutions & Private Educational Institutions) duly recognized by statutory regulatory body and have acquired statutory authorization to conduct the course(s) complying with GSTregulationsThe foreigner should produceproof of admission to

19 a full time course in a recognized
a full time course in a recognized educationalinstitution in India. In case of admission in a medical or paramedical course, the foreigner should producea letter of approval or a " No Objection Certificate" from the Ministry of Health. The foreigner should bea person of assured financial standing (A letter of support from the parent/guardian accompanied by a bank guarantee/ certificate may be accepted for this purpose). The foreigners should also produce evidence of transfer of adequate funds for at least 4 months sustenance in India, or produces travelers cheques for a similar amount.Note: (1) No Student Visa will be issued to foreign nationals sponsored by franchise Educational Institutes running offcampus centres, Study Centres of Open Universities offering distance learning programmes, Educational Institutes running “outreach” programmes and offering courses without any statutory sanction from regulatory authorities.Student Visa willnot be issued for pursuing ‘Short Term Courses’ inIndia which are not recognized. List of recognized courses under vocational education is available in the website of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) www.aicteindia.org . ��17 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ; &#x/MCI; 1 ;&#x/MCI; 1 ;(3) Student Visa holders are required to open NRO account (Non Resident Ordinary) in India and the details of such NRO account is to be furnished to FRRO / FROconcerned during registration / visa extension, as proof of financial sustenance.Indian Missions/ Posts shall obtain prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs for issue of Protected Area Permit (PAP)/ Restricted Area Permit (RAP) if the place of study falls within the Protected/ Restricted Area. At the time of admission, the Educational Institutions shall inform the foreign student as to whether the said Educational Institution falls within the Protected/ Restricted Area notified by the Government. In case, the Educational institution falls within the Protected/ Restricted Area, the Educational Institution concerned shall advice the foreign student to obtain PAP/ RAP from the Indian Mission/ Post concerned while applying for Student Visa.Student visa may also be granted to foreigners for joining the following private Institutions for the duration of the course or for one year, wh

20 ichever is less, and on the conditions p
ichever is less, and on the conditions prescribed:(1) NIIT, (2) APTECH, (3) Tata Infotech, (4) Software Technology Group , and (5) DSK Global Education & Research Limited, PuneThese institutions must be conducting course(s) at their own educational/ institutional premises and not at franchise educational institute or offcampus centre. Validity Indian Missions/ Posts may grant Student visa to nationals of all countries for a maximum period up to five years or for the duration of the academic course of study, whichever is less (excluding nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh). The validity of Student Visa shall not exceed 5 yearsmaximum of fourentries per academic year may be allowed to foreign students. In emergency situations, additional entries may be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned with prior permission obtained from the University/Educational institution.Grant of visa to nationals of Bangladesh andPakistan will be governed by the procedure / stipulations prescribed separately.Please see ‘Visa for Bangladeshi nationals’ and ‘Visa for Pakistani nationals’ on this website. Conditions for student visa The grant of student visa shall be subject to the following guidelines: (i) A foreign student will be permitted to change his/ her course for a maximum of three times during the currency of a Student Visa. In case of any further change in the course, the foreign national will have to obtain a fresh Student Visa from the Indian Mission/ Post abroad. (ii)There will be no restriction with reference to the number of courses a student wants to avail of in one institution or multiple institutions, provided the institutions are recognized.(iii) In case a foreign student wants to change a course midway and join another course, the period of validity of visa will be counted from the initial date of issue of visa.(iv) Every University and Educational Institution shall furnish to the FRRO/ FRO concerned information in respect of foreign students enrolled in the University or the Educational Institution in Form AAppendix ) within the period mentioned therein. ��18 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;(v)There may be a course requirement to complete industrial training/ summer project /internship etc. which mbe a part of the prescribed curriculum. No special permission is required for completion of such indus

21 trial training / internship etcNote:Chan
trial training / internship etcNote:Change of institution shall be allowed if student has reasonable ground of insufficient infrastructure, paucity of facility, unavailability of the course of their choice or either of them. Provisional Visa for Students In case the applicant does not have a firm letter of admission from the university / recognized college or educational institutionthe Missions/ Posts may grant a ‘Provisional Student Visa’ on the basis of provisional admission certificate / letter of offer or advertisement for admission to foreign students issued by the University / recognized college or educational institution in India. ‘Provisional Student Visa’ shall be valid for a period of six months which shall be extendable by the jurisdictional FRRO/FRO for a period up to six months on production of a copy of his/ her application for admission to an educational institution and letter from the educational institution concerned confirming receipt of his/ her application for admission. In case the Student gets regular admission in some University / recognized / reputed college or educational institution within the validity of the provisional visa, the FRRO / FROconcerned isempowered to grant a regular ‘Student Visa’ for the duration of the course or for a period of five years, whichever is less. Theseprovisions will not be applicable for ‘Theological Studies’. Registration, renewal of residential permits, exit permit and transfer of University/educational institution (i)A foreign student arriving on a Provisional Student Visa/Student Visa may be allowed provisional registration by the FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days from the date of arrival in India for nationals of all countries except Pakistan. In the case of Pakistanationals, registration is to be done within 24 hours of arrival at the specified place of stay.At the time of provisional registration, the foreign nationals should produce their valid passports and visas, bonafide student certificate from the educational institution concerned and provisional address issued by the Head of Department or Principal or the Director of the International Studies Centre of the University/educational institution concerned. (ii)The final registration should be done within a period of 90 days from the date of arrival on production of a pr

22 oof of permanent residence (which would
oof of permanent residence (which would include regular hostel accommodation). (iii)egistration and renewal of residential permits will be done within one day after receipt of the application complete in all respects(ivAll requests for transfer of University or educational institution wouldbe cleared within a period of 15 days in case of transfer of University / educational institution within the jurisdiction of the same FRRO/FRO, and within 60 days in cases which involve transfer of University / educational institution to another FRRO/FRO on production of original cancellation certificate issued by the existing University or educational institution and admission confirmation certificate issued by the new University or educational institution. ��19 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;(v) In case a foreigner on Student Visa discontinues his/ her course of study abruptly and voluntarily seek ‘Exit’ from India, FRRO/ FRO concerned is empowered to cancel his/ her Student Visa without prejudice. Extension of Student visa Foreign students who fail to qualify a course within the prescribed course period may also be granted extension of visa for a maximum of three attempts beyond the original course period as long as the concerned University/ Institution permits the student to complete the course. FRROs / FROs are empowered to grant permission to change the course or educational institution / extend ‘Student Visa’. Theological studies A student visa () may be granted for the duration of the course or for a period of one year, whichever is less, to foreigners who want to come to India for theological studies in the Universities/Institutionsmentioned below:(1)Aligarh Muslim University, AligarhUniversity of Kolkata, Kolkata(3)Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi(4)Jamia Milia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New DelhiOsmania University, HyderabadGujarat University, Ahmedabad(7)North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon(8)University of Calicut, Calicut(9)KeralaUniversity, ThiruvananthapuramUniversity of Mumbai, Mumba(11)M.S.University of Baroda, VadodaraVisa in all other cases (except for studies in institutions/ universitiesmentioned above) for theological studies shall be granted only after obtainingprior clearance fromthe Ministry of Home Affairs. Scholarshipholders and trainees (a)Student visa (may be granted for th

23 e duration of the training or for a peri
e duration of the training or for a period of one year, whichever is less, to a foreign scholar or trainee coming to India under (i) the Technical Cooperation Scheme of the Colombo Plan;(ii) any scholarship or exchange scheme sponsored by a Ministry of the Government of India; (iii) the sponsorship of an International Organization like UNESCO, WHO etc; ,(iv) the combined auspices of the United States International Cooperation Administration and the local authoritiesand (v) internship as part of curriculum.(b)foreigner visiting India under various ITEC programs for training, including military training programs, may be granted a Studentvisa () for the entire duration of the course, irrespective of the type of passport they hold. A foreigner travelling on a private passport, if issued with a visa for more than 180 days, shall undergo registration formalities, as per rules. (c)A foreigner coming to India for training upto three months, whose application is sponsored by the United Nations or its Specialised agencies, may be granted a Student visa () provided the Ministry concerned has approved the proposed training. ��20 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ; &#x/MCI; 1 ;&#x/MCI; 1 ;(d)erving defence personnel from foreign countries coming to India as trainees to defence training establishments may also be granted Student () visa. Visa for Students , Faculty and Staff of the South Asian University (SAU) and Nalanda University Students of the South Asian University and Nalanda University will be issued Student Visa (for the validity/ duration of the prespecified course/ tenure with fourentries per academic year. In emergency situations, additional entries may be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned with prior permission obtained from SAU / Nalanda UniversityFRRO/ FRO concerned may extend the visa, where required. The students coming on the above visa would have to register themselves within 14 days of their arrival in India, at the office of the concerned FRRO/FRO. Staff/ faculty coming to join the South Asian University and Nalanda University will be granted Employment Visa. Special provisions relating to the grant of Student Visa to Chinese nationals Mission/ posts may grant Student visa to Chinese nationals under two broad categories(i) hose who will be comingor studies under self f

24 inance, and (ii)hose who will be coming
inance, and (ii)hose who will be coming under cultural exchange programme or education exchange programme or other mutually approved programme.A three months Student Visa may be granted by the Mission/Posts to Chinese nationals under the category mentioned in (i) aboveAll Chinese students granted Svisa will be required to register with FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days after arrival in India.Mission/Post abroad may grant Student Visa (for the full duration of the course to Students covered under the category mentioned in (ii) above on presentation of the recommendation of the concerned Government agency. They would be required to register within 14 days of arrival in India.Student visa shall be extended for the first year by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Subsequent extensions up to the duration of the course with two entries every year may be granted by FRRO FROconcerned. In case there is change in institution/course/ place of registration of a Chinese Student, FRRO / FRO concernedmay seek the approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Specific provisions relating to the grant of Student visa to Japanese nationals A multiple entry student visamay be granted to a Japanese national valid for up to five years, or the duration of the course, whichever is shorter, on presentation of a letter of confirmed admission from a recognized educational institution, proof of finances to cover travelling expenses and other expenditure in India. The Japanese applicant shall be required to register himself/herself with the concerned FRRO for a residence permit within 14 days of his or her arrival. There will be no restriction with reference to the number of courses a Japanese student wants to avail in one institution or multiple institutions, provided the institutions are recognized. In case a Japanese student wishes to change a course midway and join another course, the period of validity of the residence permit will be adjusted to the duration of the latter course. In the case of applicants covered under the Cultural Exchange Programme or the Education Exchange Programme or other mutually approved Programme, a Studentvisa () may ��21 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;be granted on presentation of a letter of authorization from the concerned Government body. Research Visa (i)Research Visaissuedto a foreign research scholarfor a per

25 iod of 3 years or for the duration of th
iod of 3 years or for the duration of the research project, whichever is earlier. ii)Research Visa may be extended by FRRO /FROconcernedThe total period of the Visa may be restricted to the duration of the project as approved by the Institute of Affiliation or five years, whichever is less. Such foreign scholars may, if required, also be given extension for a period of not more than six months as the last and final extension even after completion of the projectii)Foreign Student Advisers, Administrative Officers or Registrars of educational institutions will report on the first working day of every quarter to the "concerned Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) concerned confirming that the foreign research scholars are studying in their institutions, and indicating any changes of residence. (ivThose foreign students who are already in India and who wish to pursue research programmes after completing their studies in India would also be dealt with in a similar manner. The FRRO/ FRO concerned mayconvert a student visa into a research visa if the student can furnish documentary proof of admission in a research programme and of adequate financial resources. In cases which involve research on subjects related to the foreigner's own country, the research scholar will be required to furnish a brief synopsis of the research proposal in about 150 words and giving full justification (including the benefit he/she would get) for doing the research in India. (viOCI cardholders would require special permission to undertake research work in India. Such permission may be granted by the Indian Missions/ Posts abroadIn the case of OCI cardholders who are residing inIndia, the applications may be submitted to the FRRO/ FRO concerned who may grant such permission. (viiChange of subject or institution of affiliation on Research Visa will not be normally allowed. Visas for foreign professors, other teachers and scholars For professors, teachers and scholars who are invited as visiting faculty, the powers to issue visa are delegated to India Missions/Posts abroad on the same lines as for the research scholars. The Indian Missions/Posts will be authorized to issue visa () based on an invitation from a Central educational institution or publicly funded State University. Grant of Visa to the members of Botani

26 cal, Scientific, Anthropological etc. ex
cal, Scientific, Anthropological etc. expeditions An application for the grant of visa in such cases shall be referred to the Ministry of Home Affairs at least four months in advancewith copy to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Science & TechnologyMembers of such expeditions may be granted Research Visa (The members of the expedition maybe required to take with them a liaison officer deputed by the agency concerned of the Government of India. Approval of the designated agency of the Government of India will also be necessary to take out of India any specimens etc. ��22 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;collected during the expedition as per such conditions as may be prescribed by the Ministry of Science & Technology and other agencies concerned. Such expeditions will NOT be permitted to visit any protected, restricted or tribal area without the specific prior permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Study of yoga/ vedic culture / Indian systems of dance / music Indian Missions/Posts may grant a Student visa () to persons coming for studying yoga, vedic culture, Indian systems of dance / music etc., at the institutions approved by the Government of India and listed in Appendix VIIfor a period of 5 years/ 3 years/ 1 year as the case may beor for the duration of the course, whichever is lessHe/ sheshould produceproof that he/she has secured admission there for the proposed study. He/ she should beproperly sponsored by the institutionthat he/ she proposes to join. Such Student Visa holders are required to open NRO account (Non Resident Ordinary) in India and the details of such NRO account is to be furnished to FRRO/ FRO concerned during registration / visa extension, as proof of financial sustenance.The three year/ one year visa can be further extended on a year to year basis for the duration of the course subject to a maximum period of up to five yearsfrom the date of issue of initial visawhich may be granted by the FRRO/FRO concerned on the basis of due sponsorship by the Institution Visas for foreign nationals coming for Buddhist studies (1)Indian Missions/Posts may grant a Student Visa () to a foreign national coming for Buddhist studies in any of the Institutions mentioned below up to a period of 5 years, or for the duration of the course, whichever is less:(i)Sera Je Secondar

27 y School, P.O. Bylakuppe, Mysore Distric
y School, P.O. Bylakuppe, Mysore District, Karnataka.(ii)Himalaya Buddhist Cultural School, P.O. Box 74, Village Rangri, P.O. Manali, District Kullu (H.P.)(iii)Gyuto Tantric University(Ramoche Temple), P.O. Sidhbari, Dharamsala, District Kangra, H.P.(iv)Sera Jey Monastic University for Advanced Buddhist Studies & Practice, Bylakuppe, Mysore District, Karnataka.(v)Drepung Gomang Monastery, Mundgod, Karnataka.(vi)Lower Tantric College, Hunsur, Karnataka.(vii)Upper Tantric College (Gyuto), Sidhbari, Dharamsala, H.P.(viii)Menriling Monastery, Solan, H.P.(ix)Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute, Dharamsala, H.P.(x)Namdrolling Monastery, Bylakuppe , Karnataka. ��23 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;(xi)Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling, Dehradun, Uttarakhand(xii)Sakya Centre, Rajpur, U.P.(xiii)College for Higher Tibetan Studies, Dharamsala, H.P.(xiv)Central University for Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi, U.P.(xvTushita Meditation Center, Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh (xviSera Mey Dratsang Cultural Society (R), Bylakuppe, Karnataka (xviiSera Mey Monastic University, Bulakuppe, Karnataka(xviiiRinchen Choeling Nunnery Sakyapa Nunnery, Dehradun, Uttarakhand(xixTakten Phuntsok Choling Janan Monastery, Sanjouli, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh(xxTsogyal Shedupling Nunnery Nyingmapa Nunnery, Bylakuppe, Karnataka(xxiChodhe Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Gelukpa Monastery, Bylakuppe, Karnataka(xxiiDrepung Loseling Monastery Lama Camp No.2, Tibetan Colony, Mundgod, District Karwar, Karnataka(xxiiiGarden Shartse Monastery Lama Camp No.1, Tibetan Colony, Mundgod, District Karwar, KarnatakaxivGarden Jangtse Monastery Lama Camp No.1, Tibetan Colony, Mundgod, District Karwar, Karnataka(xxv)Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA), Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh(xxviInstitute of Buddhist Dialectics (IBD), Macleod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh(xxviiDolma Ling Nunnery (DLN), Sidhpur, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh(2) In case Student Visa is granted by the Indian Mission/ Post for a period of less than 5 years, the visa canbe extended by FRRO/ FRO concerned on year to year basis for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of initial visa subject to due sponsorship by the InstitutionGrant of Student Visa in such caseswill beinter aliasubject to the fulfillment of the following conditionsi) he/sheproduces proof that he/she has

28 secured admissithere for the proposed s
secured admissithere for the proposed study; (iii)he/she is properly sponsored by the institution that he/she proposes to joinSuch Student Visa holders are required to open NRO account (Non Resident Ordinary) in India and the details of such NRO account is to be furnished to FRROs/ FROs concerned during registration / visa extension, as proof of financial sustenance. 24 6 Visa for dependents (a)No dependent visa will be granted to parents/ other family members of a minor child below 18 years of age coming on Student Visa. However, parents/ other family members of such a minor child can be granted any other type of visa subject to their fulfilling the eligibility conditions for the same. (b)In the case of a foreign national coming on Student visa for higher education (graduation and above) and on Research visa, spouse and minor children accompanying the foreign national may be granted dependentvisa of appropriate subcategory. s validity shallbe terminus with the validity of the visa of the latter or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian Mission/Post. Such family members may also obtain Student/ Research Visa, if required, subject to their fulfilling the conditions laid down for the grant of such visa. (b)Dependentvisa of spouse and minor childrenof a foreign national who is granted Student /Research visa may be extended by the FRRO/ FRO concerned beyond the initial validity period coterminus with the visa of the principal visa holder subject o no adverse inputs against the said foreign national(c)Visa of dependents of foreign nationals coming on Employment, Business, Student, Research Visa etc. can be converted into Student/Research Visa within the country by the FRRO/ FRO concerned provided such dependents fulfill the conditions laid downfor the grant of Student/Research Visa.(d)‘X’ (Entry) Visa of a foreigner who has been studying on Entry Visa can be converted to Student Visa by the FRRO/ FRO concerned on attaining the age of 16 years or after 12Standard subject to fulfillment of the conditions for grant of Student Visa.(e)‘X’ (Entry) Visa of foreigners born to Indian nationals may be converted to Student Visa by the FRRO/ FRO concerned subject to verification of the PIO status.Regarding conversion of Student/ ResearchVisa to other categories of visa, please see the general p

29 olicy guidelines relating to Indian visa
olicy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website. NTERN VISA Eligibility Intern [‘I’] Visa is granted to a foreigner intending to pursue internship in Indian companies, Educational Institutions and NGOssubject to the following conditions:The period of visa shall be restricted to the duration of the internship programme or one year, whichever is less.Intern visa will be granted to a maximum of 50 interns per year foreach Indian Mission/ Post. This limit will be 100 per year for countries where the PIO (Person of Indian Origin) population is more than 1million. The intern visa will be granted immediately after completion of graduation/ post graduation but the gapbetween the completion of graduation/ post graduation and the commencement of the internship should not be more than twoyear ��25 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;(4) Visa should be granted only on the basis of a letter from the Indian company/ educational institution/ NGO concerned sponsoring the foreign national for the internship programme and clearly indicating the period of internship.In case the internship is in a Company, the foreign national being sponsored for internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs. 7.80 lakhs per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in the case of internship in Educational institutions and NGOs. Intern visa will not be issued for internship in certain vital sectors like Defence, Telecom, Space Technologies, Construction/ strategic Infrastructure projects, Mining, Civil Aviation, Petroleum & Natural Gas exploration, Private security agencies, Human Rights, Nuclear Energy, Environmental issues and Dams. Foreign nationals granted visa for doing internship will have to register themselves with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival in India if continuous stay is for more than 180 days. No Internvisa shall be granted to a national of Pakistan.The foreign national will have to exit the country before the expiry of the visa. An undertaking should be obtained from the company/ organization concerned that they will ensure departure of the foreigner on completion of the internship.Under no circumstances, the foreign national will be allowed to take up employment in India immediately after completion of the internship programme. Earnings from internship of the foreign nationals with Indian co

30 mpanies/ Educational Institutions/ NGOs
mpanies/ Educational Institutions/ NGOs will be subject to the Indian Income Tax Regulations. Intern visa to foreign nationals sponsored by AIESEC Grant of visa to interns sponsored by Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (AIESEC) for social or community work in NGOs and for project based work in companies/ industries will also be governed bythe aboveguidelinesIn case a foreign national is in India on a Student visa and after completion of graduation/ post graduation, the foreign national is offered internship on the sponsorship of AIESEC, FRRO/ FRO concerned may convert the Student Visa to Intern Visa subject to fulfillment of the conditions mentioned above. Visa for interns under the French International Internship Programme (VIE) foreigner visiting India under the French International Internship Programme (VIE) may be granted Intern Visa subject to the following conditions(i)The Intern visa for such interns would be granted for fresh graduates within one year of graduation.(ii) he Intern visa issued for such interns shall be valid for a maximum period of 12 months, and be renewable once for a further maximum period of 12 months.(iii) he Intern Visa would be issued to a maximumnumber of 250 interns per year(iv) consolidated salary/ stipend of the interns being sponsored for the Intern visa should not be less than Rs.7.80 lakhs per annum ( US$ 12,000 per annum) ��26 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ; &#x/MCI; 1 ;&#x/MCI; 1 ;(v) he Intern Visa and its extension will be specific to the VIE scheme under which the intern is sent to India. The French Government agency in charge of the VIE scheme will apply for the visas, specifying the name of the intern, the hosting organization in Indiaand the exact period of stay.(vi)he interns shall observe all registration formalities as per rules after their arrival in IndiaForeign nationals intending to work in Indian Media organizations or foreign Media organizations in India as interns, may also be issued “Intern Visa” under delegated powers of the Missions subject to the conditions mentioned in para above. TRY (‘X’) VISA 7 Eligibility An Entry (‘X’) Visa may be granted to a foreigner in the following cases :(1) A Person of Indian Origin, who do not possess an OCI card, and may be granted 1&

31 #146; Visa for a period of five years at
#146; Visa for a period of five years at a time, with multiple entry facility(2)Spouse and children of an Indian citizen/ Person of Indian Origin/ OCI cardholder (other than those who are registered as OCI cardholder) may be granted ‘visa for a period of five years at a time, with multiple entry facility Note (i)After completion of 5 years from the date of issue of 1/ Xvisa , if further extension is required, the proposal shall be referred by FRRO/ FRO concerned to the Ministry of Home Affairsfor clearance. MHA would grant extension for one year after the expiry of the initial period of five years. Subsequent extensions, if any, up to a total period of another 5 years at a time may be granted by FRROs /FROs concerned. The same procedure will be adopted if further extension is equired(ii)Person ofIndian Originmeans (a) a person who at any time held an Indian passport; or(b) a person who or either of his / her parents or grand parents or great grand parents, was born in , and was permanently resident in India,provided neither was at any time a citizen of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan or Sri Lanka or any other country that may be specified by the Government of India from time to time.(3)oreign nationals coming to join Auroville Foundation shall be issued visa under one of the following threecategories:(i) Long duration Visa : 3 visa will be granted for five yearswith three entries in a year subject to the condition that the visa application accompanied by a recommendation from the Secretary, Auroville Foundation. FRRO, Chennai is authorized to grant additional two entries in a calendar year (over and above the 3 entries permitted) under emergent conditions if there are reasonable grounds for the same, on case to case basis, on a specific recommendation from the Secretary, Auroville Foundation.In cases where Secretary, Auroville Foundation has recommended a visa for 5 years but the Mission/ Post concerned has granted a visa for a period of less than ��27 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;5 years, FRRO Chennai is authorized to extend the visa for a period of 5 years from the date of issue of initial visa on a specific recommendation from the Secretary, Auroville Foundation.(ii) Short duration Visa Foreign nationals covered under any one of the following categories will be entitled for One year &

32 #147;X3” visa withthree entries in
#147;X3” visa withthree entries in a year(a) Foreign nationals coming to join Auroville as interns, who are sponsored by schools /colleges / institutions / universities to carry out some study/project as part of their study curriculum; (b) recommended by the Secretary, Auroville Foundation to visit as Consultants or to provide assistance to some Civic Amenities/infrastructure project or commercial/production units run by Auroville Foundation; OR,(c) recommended by the Secretary, Auroville Foundation on probation for a certain duration to qualify for a longterm visaCases for grant of extension of long duration visa and short duration visawould be reviewed by the Secretary, Auroville Foundation and FRRO, Chennai(iii) Shorduration visa for volunteers For volunteers coming to Auroville Foundation to conduct a course or impart a training, participate in courses given at Auroville Institutions and to volunteer at institutions and work areas of the Auroville Foundation, if it is done without any monetary consideration, single entry, nonextendable3 visa for a period of 3 months may be granted on a specific recommendation of the Secretary, Auroville Foundation.(4)oreign nationals coming to join Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry, may be granted Visafor a period of one year with multiple entry facility. This visa may be extended on year to year basis by FRRO, Chennai on the recommendation of Sri Aurobindo Ashram for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of visa. (5)Foreign nationals coming to join the Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata may be granted multiple entry ‘Visa for appropriate duration subject to production of a letter of recommendation from the Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata. The ‘’ visa may be renewed by the FRRO concerned up to a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of initial visaFurther renewal beyond 5 years willbe granted only with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.(6)Foreign nationals coming to join temples for true and spiritual training may be grantedmultiple entry Visa for appropriate duration on production of a letter of recommendation from the Temple authorities concernedThe ‘’ visa of such genuine spiritualists may be renewed by the FRRO concerned up to a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of initial visa based on the recommendati

33 on of the Temple authorities concernedFu
on of the Temple authorities concernedFurther renewal beyond 5 years may be granted only with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.(7)Foreign Buddhist monks coming to India for joining the Buddhist Monasteries/ other Buddhist organizations for charity work, may be granted multiple entry ’ Visa for a period of one year subject to the condition thate/she is duly sponsored by the Buddhist Monastery/ Buddhist organization that he/she proposes to joinOne year ‘X3’ visa in such cases can be further extended on a year to year basis for a maximum period of up to five years from the date of issue of the initial visa by the FRRO/FRO concernedSuchBuddhist Monks will be required to register themselves with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival, irrespective of their visa validity. ��28 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ; &#x/MCI; 1 ;&#x/MCI; 1 ; (8) Foreign nationals who own property in India may be granted multiple entry Visafor a period of one year. The foreign national must submit documentary proof of permission of the Reserve Bank of India for the purchase of / holding the property in India and the document should showregistration of the particular property with the registration authorityconcerned. The one year multi entryvisa can be extended by the FRRO/FRO concerned on yearly basis up to a maximum period of 5 years from the date of initial visa.Diplomats/ Officials on a personal (Nonofficial) visit to India may be granted ‘’ Visa for appropriate duration taking into account the purpose of visit. (10Ordinary passport holding dependents of diplomats/ officials assigned to India (including in the UN and NonUN International Organizations) may be granted ‘5D’Visa for appropriate duration. (11Participants in international Sports events and the officials (including coach) of the Sports teams (other than those who are engaged in commercial sports events in India on contract like Indian Premier League, Indian Soccer League, Indian Badminton League etc. with remuneration)may be granted ‘’ Visa of appropriate duration . (12reign nationals applying for visa for a purpose, which is not specifically covered under any visa category, may be granted ‘Misc’ Visa for appropriate duration. Such a Visa may be granted only with single entry and for the spe

34 cific duration taking into account the p
cific duration taking into account the purpose of visit. If the visa is granted for a period of stay exceeding 180 days, the foreigner will have to register himself/ herself with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival. This visa will be nonextendable and nonconvertible to any other type of visa. XII CONFERENCE VISA 7 Eligibility A Conference visais granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is to attend a conference / seminar or workshop being held in India. Conference visa may be granted for international conferences held to discuss a particular subject or for a seminar or workshop on a specific subject. For Business meetings, to discuss business matters of a particular company/ organization and Board meetings, a foreigner may obtain either a Business Visa or eBusiness Visa.ConferenceVisa shall not be issued for eventswhich involve politically and/ or socially sensitive subjects. Procedure for prior clearance for holding an international conference / seminar / workshop (event clearance): (i)Prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs for holding an event (i.e. international conference/ seminar/ workshop) will be required onlyin following cases:(a) If there are participants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistani origin and Stateless persons; and (b) If the participants required to visit 'Restricted'or 'Protected' areas in India,Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern States (other than the States of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland). ��29 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ; (ii)If an event, which from the stand point of parameters mentioned above,is being organized in India by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State Governments or UT Administrations, Public Sector Undertakings, Central Educational Institutions, Public Funded Universities or an organization owned and controlled by the Government of India or any State Government / UT, United Nations or its Specialized Agencies, the organizer concerned shall forward the proposal with complete details to the Ministry of Home Affairs at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the event. In respect of participants from countries mentioned above, details in the following format should be sent to MHA at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the event(iii)If an event, which from the

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stand point of parameters mentioned above is being organized in India by a private organizerbe it an NGO or a private institution, the organizer concerned shall forward the proposal with complete details to the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division) within 60 days prior to the commencement of the eventwith complete details of the participants from the above mentionedcountriesin the format given in subpara (i) above(ivParticipants from the countries specified above are required to apply for visa at the Indian Mission concerned‘on line’. v) All such proposals requiring clearance in terms of the above mentioned paras should be addressed to the Section Officer (), Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners DivisionMajor Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New DelhiWhen the event is cleared, the Ministry of Home Affairs will inform the Missions concerned accordingly and will authorize the grant of visa in respect of specific individuals. Duration of visa elegates(other than Pakistani nationals) comingto attend conference etc. in Indiacan combinetourism with attending the conference. Indian Missions may at their discretion grant visas for the required period.A foreign national intending to attend an International Conference/ seminar/ workshop while already in India on Business/ Employment / Student/ Research visa may seek prior permission of the FRRO/ FRO concerned by making a suitable application along with all relevant details. Sl. No Name of applicant Father’s Husband’s Name Natio - nality Date of Birth Place of Birth Pass - portNumber Date & Place of Issue Date of Expiry Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ��30 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;XII SPORTSVISA 7 Procedure for grant of clearance Grant of visa to members of sports teams shall be regulated by the following provisions:Invitation to foreign sports teams and sports persons to visit India may be extended by the concerned Sports Federation / Association in India only after obtaining approval of the Government of India in the Ministryof Youth Affairs and Sports(Department of Sports). he organizer shall submit the proposal for holding the international sports event to the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for prior clearance. iiiIn respect of following categories of in

36 ternational sports events, Ministry of Y
ternational sports events, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (Department of Sports) will refer the proposals with their recommendationsthe Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairsfor prior clearanceat least 30 days prior to the commencement of the event (a) vents involving participants from the Prior Reference Category (PRC) countries i.e. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistani origin and Stateless personsvents where participants are required to visit 'Restricted' or 'Protected' areas in India, Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern States (other than the States of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland).In such cases, the Indian Missions/ Posts shall issue visa to the participants only on production of (i) requisite clearance from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, (ii) clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of Home Affairs and (iii) political clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of External Affairs.v) Participants from the countries specified above are required to apply for visa at the Indian Mission/ Post concerned ‘on line’.ports teams and sports persons shall be grantedVisafor appropriate durationNote : Foreign nationals who are taken on contract to play in commercial sports events in Indiawith remuneration willbe granted a Business Visa (BSports) with multiple entry facility for appropriate period Meeting of Sports Bodies embers of the delegations of the foreign countries attending meetingssports bodies like the International Olympic Association, etc. will be granted ConferenceVisaof appropriate subcategory. 31 XIV MOUNTAINEERING VISA 7 Procedure for grant of clearance (1) All requests for Mountaineeringexpeditions should be addressed to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)at least four months in advance along with full detailsA copy of the requests willalso be sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs. (2) In order to assist in making local arrangements etc., a liaison officer will be assigned to each expedition (at its cost) by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. No expedition will be allowed without a liaison officer.(3) Mountaineering expeditions will not be permitted if the peak to be climbed and/or the approach area lies within the restricted/protected areas, without obtaining the necessary prior permission from the authorities concer

37 ned. (4) For Mountaineering expeditions,
ned. (4) For Mountaineering expeditions, the Missions may grant Mountaineering MX’)visa for propriate period Peaks opened for mountaineering expeditions (a)List of 104 peaks opened for mountaineering expeditions in Jammu & Kashmir (Leh area) is at Appendix VIII(5)rior permission of the Central Government is notrequired by a foreigner or group of foreigners for climbing 113 Mountaineering and Trekking Peaksas inAppendix However, prior permission of the Central Government will be required if the expedition team includes nationals of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This is subject to Indian Mountaineering Foundation specifying the routes, attaching a liaison officer and imposing such restrictions as it may deem necessary. JOURNALIST VISA 80 Eligibility A journalistVisa is granted to(i)foreignerwho is a professional journalist, photographer, documentary film producer or director (other than of commercial films), a representative of a radio and/or television organization, travel writer/ travel promotion photographer etc. (ii)professional journalist working for an association or a company engaged in the production or broadcast of audio news or audio visual news or current affairs programmes through the print media, electronic or any other formas definedin clause (R) of subsection (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 or any other mode of mass communication(iii)correspondent /columnist/cartoonist/editor/ owner of the association or company referred to above.(iv)A Journalist visiting India for any other purpose, such as attending a Conference, tourism, meeting relatives etc. 32 8 Validity and General conditions Journalist visa of appropriate subcategorymay be granted foruptothree months stayin Indiasix months Journalistvisa, with a single or double entry, may be given, in rare and exceptional casesMultiple entry visas may be issued only with the prior approval of the Ministry of External Affairs.Family members accompanying the correspondent may be givenappropriate dependentvisa coterminus with the validity of Visa granted to the correspondent. On arrival in New Delhi, theapplicant advised to contactthe External Publicity Division of the Ministry of External Affairsn other places, he/she may contactthe office of the Government of India’s Press Information Bureau Procedure for grant of perm

38 ission to visit Restricted and Protected
ission to visit Restricted and Protected AreasJammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern States on JournalistVisa (i) foreign journalist, TV cameraperson etc, including a foreign journalist already based in India, who desires to visit a restricted or protected area or Jammu & Kashmir or the North Eastern States, should applyfor a special permitthrough the Ministry of External Affairs External Publicity Division)(ii) If any such request is received directly by a State Government, or any other authority empowered to issue a special permit, the application shall be referred to the Ministry of External Affairs (External Publicity Division) with a copy to the Ministry of Home Affairs(iii) A foreign journalist coming to India on a shortterm visit and desiring to go to a restricted/protected area or Jammu & Kashmir the North Eastern States advised to apply for a permit in the prescribed form through an Indian Mission. Procedure regarding the shooting of a documentary film/advertisement film in India by a foreigner Proposals regarding the shooting of a documentary film/advertisement film will be processed in the Ministry of External Affairs (External Publicity Division).Documentaries that do not deal with sensitive subjects/ locations will be cleared by the External Publicity Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. Indian Missions willissue Journalistvisas to the crew after obtaining clearance from MEAMEA’s permission is a clearance for a documentary from the perspective of theexternal publicity Division only. Local clearances, wherever necessary, such as from ASI, municipal authorities etc. as per their policy/practice on such filming/ photography, must to be obtained by the producers directly from the authorities concerned. Prior approval of Ministry of Home Affairsis required to be obtained in cases where filming is to be carried out in areas requiring Restricted Area/ Protected Area Permitor other restricted areas, such as border districts, defence installations and other areas of strategic importance, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Prior clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs, line Ministries/Departments and the State Governments/ UTs concerned willhave to be obtained when the proposed documentary deals with sensitiveissuIn such cases, the Ministry of External Affairs will processthe cases for clearance from the

39 Departments / Ministries concerned. Ind
Departments / Ministries concerned. Indian Missions shallensure that visas for such proposals are issued only after obtaining final clearance from the MEA. 33 8 Foreign media men assigned to India Indian Missions/ Posts are authorized to issue Journalist Visafor an initial stay of three months with Triple entry tocorrespondents of foreign newspapers, news agencies, media etc. coming to India as resident representatives of their newspapers, TV organizations etc., and who will be applying for accreditation to the Press Information Bureau in New Delhi. Family members accompanying the correspondent willgiven appropriatedependent visa coterminus with the duration of the visa granted to the correspondent. XVI FILM VISA 8 rocedure for processing of proposals for shooting of a feature film/ reality TV show and/ or commercial TV serials (1)All such proposals will be processed in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(2)The film has to be shot according to the script, as approved by the Government of India. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will attach a liaison officer to the foreign team wherever it is felt necessary to do so by the Script Evaluator. (3)The foreign team must show the complete film to a representative of the Government of India, in India or abroad (i.e. an Indian Mission abroad), before its actual release anywhere in the worldNo portion of the film should be shown in the open forum without prior approval of the Government of India.(4)Prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs for shooting of feature films/ TV reality shows/ serials will be necessary only in respect of cases where shooting is to be done in ammu ashmir, North East, Border areas and areas declared as restricted/ protected/ prohibited areas and/ or cases involving sensitive subjects. n other cases, the Ministry of I & B willexamine the proposal and communicate their clearance to the Indian Missions/ Posts concerned for grant of visa to the foreigners involved. Local permission, wherever required, must be obtained by the filming team from the local authorities. The list of equipments to be temporarily imported in connection with the shooting is required to be submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in advanceIn case the programme in question has a bearing on India’s relations with a foreign country or

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has a foreign policy perspective, views of MEA (XP Division) must be sought Grant ofilm (‘F’Visa (i)Foreign nationalswho are coming to shoot a feature film/ reality TV show and/ or commercial TV serials in India will be grantedFilm Visa provided the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved the proposalThe visa would be filmspecific(iiThe maximum duration of the Visa will be for one year with multiple entry facilityAn extension can be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned fora maximum period of 1 year. Application to extend the period of filming must be submitted not later than thirty days before expiry date of fully approved shooting period. ��34 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;(iiiThe maximum number of crew for a specific film being shot by an international production company that can be allowed under this visa regime will be 125, unless the project is of such scale that it necessitates the presence of a larger international crew in India which will be allowed on case to case basis. The foreigners coming on Film Visa will have to register himself/ herself with the FRRO/ FRO concerned irrespective of the duration of the Visa/ stay of the foreigner in India.XVII MISSIONARY VISA 8 Eligibility A Missionary visa is granted to a foreignerwhose sole objective of visiting India is Missionary work not involving proselytization. Visa shall NOT be granted to preachers and evangelists who desire to come to India on propaganda campaigns, whether on their own or at the invitatioof any organization in India. General principles/conditions Foreign missionaries coming to India for the first time in replacement ( not augmentationwill be admitted only if they possess outstanding qualifications or specialized experience in their line, and no suitable Indian is available for the job. Applications from foreign missionaries comingto work in new foreign missionary centres will be considered only if the society concerned has obtained permission from the Government of India for opening the centre.A list of recognized foreign missionary societies in India is given in Appendix No new society will ordinarily be recognized.Applications forvisas from members of recognized societies should be accompanied by a sponsorship letter from a responsible official of the society.

41 The applicant should also be requi
The applicant should also be required to cite in the application, the names of two responsible persons in India ( preferably in the State/ UT in which the applicant proposes to work) who will furnish a guarantee bond to the Government for his/her maintenance in, and repatriation from, India. Procedure for making visa application Visa application in respect of foreign missionaries can be made to (a) the Indian Mission/ Post concerned abroad;(b) the State Government/ UT concerned and(c)the Ministry of Home Affairs with a copy to the State Government/ UT concerned Validity of Visa The Indian Missions/ Posts may grant a Missionary (M) Visa to a foreigner for a maximum period of one year with multiple entry facility. This visa may be extended by FRRO/ FRO concerned on year to year basis for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of initial visa, with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affair Inspection visits Bishops, Superiors, etc. of foreign missionary organizations who desire to visit or inspect the working of their institutions in India and any personal assistant or secretary accompanying them willbe granted ‘Entry’ (Misc) Visa valid for stay up to three months in IndiaIf, however, a visit to any place in the restricted/ protected area is involved, separate applications to visit such places shall be submittedin the prescribed form and such applications shall be ��35 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;referred to theMinistry of Home Affairs at least two months in advance of the date of the proposed visit. XVIII. OTHERCATEGORIES 9 Citizens of Maldives A citizen of Maldives visiting India for a short period, upto 90 days, is exempt from the requirement of visa, provided he/she holds a valid passportThe period of 90 days shall include any prior period of stay of such foreigner in India during a period of six months immediately preceding the date of his/her entry into India. This visa free entry will be available onlyfor Tourism and Medical purposes Stateless persons ingle entryvisa, not exceeding one month,may be grantedby the Indian Missions/ Posts to a stateless person (other than Afghan, Chinese including Taiwanese, Iranian, Pakistani or Somalian origin)In respect of persons of Afghan, Chinese including Taiwanese, Iranian, Pakistani or Somalian

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origin, prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs will be required. Facility ofCollective Landing permits for group tourists Foreign tourists in groups of four or more, arriving by air or sea, sponsored by Indian Travel Agencies approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and with a predrawn itinerary may be granted collective landing permit for a period not exceeding 60 days, with multipleentry facility to enable them to visit a neighbouring country. In order to avail of this facility, the tourist or travel agency concerned shall mandatorily fill in the applications online on website www.indianvisaonline.gov.in . A complete list of group members along with printed visa applications and their itinerary should be submitted by the tourist or travel agency to the FRRO/ FRO concerned, 72 hours in advance. Thefacility of Collective Landing Permits for Group Tourists will be presently available only at the following Airports and Seaports: Airports Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Goa. Seaports Marmagoa Seaport (Goa), Kochi Seaport, Calicut Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram Seaport, Mumbai Seaport, Nhava Sheva Seaport, Chennai Seaport and Kolkata Seaport.The facility of Collective Landing Permits shall, however, not be available to the nationals of Afghanistan, China, Ethiopia, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and foreign nationals of Pakistani origin.Passengers on cruise ships may begranteda collective landing permit. However, in case a cruise ship visits more than one port in India, and does not visit ports of any other country, a collective landing permit willbe issued at the first port of entry into India. There will be no need to issue a collective landing permit at each port of visit included in the itinerary. Police Clearance Certificate A foreigner staying abroad may apply for Police clearance certificate to the Indian Mission/ Post concerned indicating the purpose for which such Police Clearance Certificate is required ��36 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;Foreigners residing in India shall apply for such certificate to the concerned FRRO/FRO as per their place of residence. Grant/Extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit of Afghanistan nationals staying in India due to disturbed conditions in that country Grant of Stay Visa/ Re

43 sidential Permit Stay Visa/ Residentia
sidential Permit Stay Visa/ Residential Permit for one year at a time may be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned to such Afghanistan nationals on a case to case basis withprior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Afghanistan nationals requesting for 'Stay Visa/Residential Permit' shall apply online on the CFRO Module. For this purpose, please visit https://indianfrro.gov.in Economic immigrants i.e. who have arrived in India in search of economic opportunities, without any fear of persecution, WILL NOT be eligible for Stay Visa/ Residential Permit. StayVisa/ Residential Permit granted to Afghan nationals will be State/UT specific and their movement will be restricted to the State/UT where they are permitted to stay. For visiting any place in any other State/UT, suchAfghan nationals will have to seek prior permission of the FRRO/FRO concerned.Grant of Stay Visa/Residential Permit is subject to Police Reporting every year at the place where the Afghan national is allowed to stay. Extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit Extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit, if justified, may be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned for one year at a time with prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Applications for extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit will be submitted online by the applicant to the FRRO/ FRO concerned in CFRO module online.For this purpose, please visit https://indianfrro.gov.in General Provisions Allprovisions relating to registration/ exit permission applicable to foreign nationals and instructions issued in this regard from time to time, shall be applicable to Afghanistan nationals as well. Phonenumbers of all Afghan nationals on Stay Visa/ Residential Permit should be reported to the FRRO/FRO concerned and any change should be informed to the FRRO/FRO concerned without delay.exit fee/overstay fee to be charged from these Afghan nationals when they are leaving the country permanently. In all such cases, biometric enrolment and photograph shall be taken by FRRO/FRO concerned before granting exit permission.XIX FOREIGNERS OF INDIAN ORIGIN 9 Regularization of stay of foreign nationals married to Indian nationals FRROs/ FROs are delegated powers to regularize thestayof foreigners who had entered India on Tourist Visa and have been staying in India for many years due to marriage to Indian nationals,

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convert their visas to Entry () visa and grant further extension of visa on case to case basis 37 9 Cases of foreigners married to Indian nationals and having X visa, whose Indian spouse has expired or the person has gone for divorce (a) In case of death of Indian spouse (i) If the couple had a child and the foreign national has not remarried another foreigner/ Indian national, he/she may be allowed extension of stay on X2 visa by FRRO/ FRO concerned subject to usual checks and no local objection. (ii) If the foreigner is a childless widow/ widower, the existing X2 visa will be cancelled and he/ she will be granted exit.(iii) If the foreign national is remarried to another foreign national, no extension of visa will be allowed and he/she will be granted exit.(iv) In case the foreigner has remarried an Indian national, the existing X2 visa will be cancelled and the foreigner will be granted exit advising him/ her to come back on a new X2 Visa. (b) In case of divorce (i)If the couple had a child whose custody has been given to the foreigner by a court and the foreigner has not remarried another foreigner/ Indian national, he/she may be allowed extension of stay on visa by FRRO/ FRO concerned subject to usual checks and no local objection. (ii) If the couple has no child, the existing X2 visa of the foreigner will be cancelled and he/ she will be granted exit.(iii) If the foreign national is remarried to another foreign national, no extension of visa will be allowed and he/she will be granted exit.(iv) In case the foreigner has remarried an Indian national, the existing X2 visa would be cancelled and the foreigner would be granted exit advisinghim/ her to come back on a new X2 Visa. LANDING PERMIT A landing permit facility, up to a maximum of three days, can be given to a foreigner (i) who enters India by air or sea, without a valid visa, under emergent circumstanceslike death or sudden illness in family(ii) who has arrived in India by air or sea and desires to leave (a) the specified precincts of the airport, or(b) the ship during its halt at an Indian port;ii)who has arrived by air anddesires to resume his/her journey by the next regularly scheduled flight; ��38 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ; (iv) who has arrived by sea and intends to resume his/ her journey from the same place by a scheduled air s

45 ervice for which he/she holds a valid ti
ervice for which he/she holds a valid ticket ( in such cases, the foreigner will be allowed to leave the ship to proceed to the designated airport to catch his/ her flight on a landing permit)Note: (1)Seamen and crew of the ship may be allowed temporary landing permit into India for a period of up to 15 days, during the stay of the ship at an Indian port for purpose of loading/ unloading, fuelling/refuelling, repairs to the ship, or on other reasonable ground.No landing permit facility shall be granted to a national of Afghanistan, China, Ethiopia, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia & Sri Lanka and foreign nationals of Pakistan origin even if he/she is transiting through India and has a confirmed onward journey ticket. Validity A landing permit w(a) ill be valid for a single journey and for a period of stay not exceeding 3 days. This permit is not extendable except in case of extreme emergency like strike, traffic disruption, inclement weather, illness, etc. and will be restricted to the exact period for which the exigency obtains. Extensions of this nature shall be disposed of at the level of FRRO/FRO concerned. Grant of TLP tocrew of nonscheduled airlines, chartered flights operated bysuch airlines and Special flights Immigration Authorities may grant Temporary Landing Permits for crew of nonscheduled airlines, chartered flights operated by such airlines and Special flights, as indicated below:In respect of the following categories of crew of nonscheduled airlines, chartered flights operated by such airlines and Special flights, the Immigration Authorities may grant Temporary Landing Permits (TLPs) subject to usual checks:(a) Medical Emergency, (b) Technical problems in the aircraft and Technical landing for refueling / for crew rest, (c) Diversion of the aircraft to an Indian airport due to bad weather conditions in the nearby foreign airport and (d) Relief flights includingflights operated under UN Mission(B) In respect of the following categories, TLP may be granted by the Immigration authorities for the crew[except in case of nationals of countries mentioned in note (2) below para 99], subject to usual checks and DGCA intimating flight clearance:(a) VIP flights, (b) Cargo flightsand (c) Private Aircrafts of leading businessmen coming for business purpose.(C) In respect of crew of tourist charter flights[except in case o

46 f nationals of countries mentioned innot
f nationals of countries mentioned innote (2) below para 99], TLP may be granted subject to usual checks and further subject to the following conditions:(a)The tourist or travel agency sponsoring the tourists shall mandatorily fill in the visa applications for the crew members of the charter flights onlineand (b) complete list of crew members along with printed visa applications and their itinerary ��39 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;should be submitted by the tourist or travel agency to the FRRO/ FRO concerned, 72 hours in advance. Appendix I S. No. Country 1 . Andorra 2 . Angola 3 . Anguilla 4 . Antigua & Barbuda 5 . Albania 6 . Austria 7 . Argentina 8 . Armenia 9 . Aruba 10 . Australia 11 . Azerbaijan 12 . Bahamas 13 . Barbados 14 . Belgium 15 . Belize 16 . Bolivia 17 . Bosnia & Herzegovina 18 . Botswana 19 . Brazil 20 . Brunei 21 . Bulgaria 22 . Burundi 23 . Cambodia 24 . Cameron Union Republic 25 . Canada 26 . Cape Verde 27 . Cayman Island 28 . Chile 29 . China 30 . China - SAR Hongkong 31 . China - SAR Macau 32 . Colombia 33 . Comoros 34 . Cook Islands 35 . Costa Rica 36 . Cote d'lvoire 37 . Croatia List of countries whose nationals are eligible for e - Visa facility 40 38 . Cuba 39 . Cyprus 40 . Czech Republic 41 . Denmark 42 . Djibouti 43 . Dominica 44 . Dominican Republic 45 . East Timor 46 . Ecuador 47 . El Salvador 48 . Estonia 49 . Eritrea 50 . Fiji 51 . Finland 52 . France 53 . Gabon 54 . Gambia 55 . Georgia 56 . Germany 57 . Ghana 58 . Greece 59 . Grenada 60 . Guatemala 61 . Guinea 62 . Guyana 63 . Haiti 64 . Honduras 65 . Hungary 66 . Iceland 67 . Indonesia 68 . Ireland 69 . Israel 70 . Italy 71 . Jamaica 72 . Japan 73 . Jordan 74 . Kenya 75 . Kiribati 76 . Laos 77 . Latvia 78 . Lesotho 79 . Liberia 80 . Liechtenstein 81 . Lithuania 82 . Luxembourg 83 . Macedonia 84 . Madagascar 41

47 85 . Malaysia 86 . Malawi
85 . Malaysia 86 . Malawi 87 . Mali 88 . Malta 89 . Marshall Islands 90 . Mauritius 91 . Mexico 92 . Micronesia 93 . Moldova 94 . Monaco 95 . Mongolia 96 . Montenegro 97 . Montserrat 98 . Mozambique 99 . Myanmar 100 . Namibia 101 . Nauru 102 . Netherlands 103 . New Zealand 104 . Nicaragua 105 . Niger Republic 106 . Niue Island 107 . Norway 108 . Oman 109 . Palau 110 . Palestine 111 . Panama 112 . Papua New Guinea 113 . Paraguay 114 . Peru 115 . Philippines 116 . Poland 117 . Portugal 118 . Republic of Korea 119 . Romania 120 . Russia 121 . Rwanda 122 . Saint Christopher and Nevis 123 . Saint Lucia 124 . Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 125 . San Marino 126 . Samoa 127 . Senegal 128 . Serbia 129 . Seychelles 130 . Sierra Leone 131 . Singapore 132 . Slovenia 133 . Slovakia 42 134 . Solomon Islands 135 . South Africa 136 . Spain 137 . Sri Lanka 138 . Suriname 139 . Swaziland 140 . Switzerland 141 . Sweden 142 . Taiwan 143 . Tanzania 144 . Tajikistan 145 . Thailand 146 . Tonga 147 . Trinidad & Tobago 148 . Turks & Caicos Island 149 . Tuvalu 150 . UAE 151 . Ukraine 152 . United Kingdom(UK) 153 . United States of America (USA) 154 . Uruguay 155 . Uzbekistan 156 . Vanuatu 157 . Vatican City - Holy See 158. Venezuela 159. Vietnam 160 Zambia 161. Zimbabwe 162. Uganda 163 Kazakhstan 43 Appendix Visa ConsularIndian Embassy(Address)Request for Medical VisaDear Sir……… (Patient’s name) has been advised to undergo …….. (diagnosis) at …… (Name of hospital and place) by our Sr. Consultant,……… ( Consultant’s name), Department of ….. (Speciality).The cost of treatment will be …….. ( cost ) and the duration of the treatment will be ……… (duration).Passport details are given below for your kind referenc

48 e.Name of the Patient ………
e.Name of the Patient ……….Passport number………….Name of the companion (Attendant)…………Passport number ………….We request you to kindly issue visa to him/ her and his/ her companion (attendant).Thanking you and lookingforward to an early action from your side.Yours sincerelyAuthorized SignatoryTelephone number : …………Fax number : ……………….Email: ……………….. 44 Appendix FRRO/ FRO(Address) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN This is to certify that …… (patient’s name), ……… (age/ sex), ………. (Nationality), holding passport number ……… is admitted in Bed No. …….. under my care for medical treatment at ………. (name of the hospital and place). He is accompanied by ……….. (name of the companion/ attendant).They need to stay in …… (place) for another …….. (duration) to complete their medical treatment. So kindly extend their visas for …….. (duration).This letter is issued for visa purpose only.Details of visas granted to the patient and attendant Details of v isa Patient Attendant Visa Number Visa Type Valid till Date of issue Place of issue (Name of the Doctor)Sr. Consultant Department ………..(Name of Hospital and Place)Telephone number : ………….Fax number : ………..Email : …………… 45 Appendix FRRO/ FRO(Address) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN This is to certify that …… (patient’s name), ……… (age/ sex), ………. (Nationality), holding passport number ……… is admitted in Bed No. …….. under my care for medical treatment at ………. (name of the hospital and place). He is accompanied by ……….. (name of the companion/ attendant).Kindly do their registration formalities.This letter is issued for visa purpose only.Details of the disease ……………… Details of visas granted to the patientand attendant Details of visa Patient Attendant Visa Number Visa Type Valid till Date of issue Place of issue (Name of the Doctor)Sr. Consulta

49 nt Department ………..(Nam
nt Department ………..(Name of Hospital and Place)Telephone number : ………….Fax number : Email : …………… 46 Appendix V Form CARRIVAL REPORT OF FOREIGNER IN HOTEL[To be completed in duplicate]1. Name and address of the Hotel_______________________or other premises, where accommodation has been _______________________provided for reward / on payment 2. Phone/Mobile No. of the Hotel/Place of stay_________________3. Name of Foreign Visitor in Full: (as given in passport) 4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) 5. Address in country where residing permanently 6. Address / Reference in India 7. Nationality 8. Passport No. 9. Place of issue of Passport 10. Date of issue of Passport (DD/MM/YYYY) 11. Valid till (DD/MM/YYYY) 12. Visa No 13. Date of Issue (DD/MM/YYYY) 14. Valid till (DD/MM/YYYY) 15. Type of Visa PHOTOGRAPH 47 16. Place of issue 17. Arrived from 18. Date of arrival in India (DD/MM/YYYY) 19. Date of arrival in Hotel (DD/MM/YYYY) 20. Time of arrival 21. Intended duration of stay in Hotel (No. of days) 22. Whether employed in India (tick √ in appropriate box) Yes No 23. Purpose of Visit (tick √ in appropriate box) Business Transit Official Employment Education Conference Visit friends/ relatives Medical/ Health Religion/ Pilgrimage Leisure/ holiday Sport Others 24. Next destination/ Proceed to 25. Contact/ Phone No. in India 26. In country where permanently residing Note: Please ensure that no column is lef

50 t blank/incomplete.* In case web camera/
t blank/incomplete.* In case web camera/digital camera is not available, photocopy of the photograph in Passport may be enclosed. ________________Manager’s Signature” 48 ppendix Form AForeign Students Information SystemDATASHEET Student Information (to be furnished within 24 hours from the time of admission Surname Given name Date of Birth Gender Nationality Parent name Father name/ Mother name Parent Relation Father / Mother Address in India Institution Admission No. Date of joining in Institution Sponsoring Agency Passport number Date of issue of Passport Place of issue of Passport Passport issued Country Date of Expiry of Passport Visa number Visa issued Date Place of issue of Visa Visa issued Country Visa Expiry Date Visa Type Visa valid for Purpose of visit Course details (to be furnished within 24 hours of admission) Course Name Course Pattern Non - Semester/ Semester/ Short Term Course Duration From Date: To Date: Fee Structure Registration with FRRO/ FRO (to be furnished within 14 days from the date of arrival) Registration Certificate No. RC issued Date RC Expiry Date 49 Change of Course Details (to be furnished within 24 hours from the time of change of course) Course Name Course Pattern Non - Semester/ Semester/ Short Term Course Duration From Date: To Date: Fee Structure Academic Performance Entry (To be furnished Semester - wise; attendance details to be furnished half - yearly) Assessment Period From Date: To Date: Attendance Regular/ Irregular Examination Conducted Yes / No Result Pass/ Fail General Conduct of Student Good/ Bad Enter Details of Conduct Remark Entry Eligible to Continue Course Yes/ No Exit Entry (Details of Student Exit from Institution) (to be furnished within 24 hours from the time of completion of the course/ date of exit from the institute/ course) Student’s Exit Information Date: Reason to Exit Course Completed/ Discontinued by Student/ Terminated. 50 Appendix VII LISTOF CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS, WHERE MISSIONS

51 ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT VISAS UP TO A
ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT VISAS UP TO A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS ANDHRA PRADESH/ TELANGANA Shri Siddehendra Kaladshetram, Kuchipudi, Krishna Distt Kalakshetram, Ramachandra Rao Pet, Kluru, West Godavari.Sree Vankatarama Natya Mandali, Kuchipudi, Divi Taluk, Krishna Distt.Sri Ramasrishna Natya Mandali, 20/4 43, Konetimitta, Mulapet, Nellore 524003.New Music School, 1258 Chikkadapalli, Hyderabad 500020.Varigapaki Reddigari Palli, Botlache Rewel, Rayachoty, Dit. Cuddapah.Sri Thyagarya Gana Sabha, Viveknagar, Hyderabad.Sri Sarda Natya Mandli, Vaspuru, Tanuku Taluk, West GodavariSri Venkateswara Natya, Kala Paroshad, 100, Gandhi Road, Tirupati, Chittoor.Sree Sreenivasa Sangeetha Pathasala, Gutala534343, West Godavari.Nata Samakhya, Raja Street, Venkatagiri Town, Nellore 524132.Sri Srinivasa Natya Mandali, 16/15921, Rama Murthi Nagar, Nellore.Surabhi Yuva Kalakara Sangham, 19, Mushirabad, Hyderabad.Andhra University School of Fine Arts, Andhra University, Visakhapattanam Andhra University Music Circle, Andhra Pradesh University, Visakhapattanam.Shri Venkateswara Natya Mandali, P.O. Polasanapalli, West Godavari. Distt. Andhra Pradesh.Natya Bharati, 41, Lawsons Bay Colony, Pedawaltair, Vishakhapattanam 530017.Kiran Kala Niketan, LIG 589, Gr Floor, Fathenagar Colony, Hyderabad 500018.The Shyamnagar Welfare & Cultural Association, 1018/40A, Shyamnagar, Hyderabad Sri Ramalingeshwara Laskhmi Ganesh Kala Samitti, Kalikapalli, Rajore Taluk, East Godavari.Andhra Arts Academy, Gandhinagar, Vijayawada, A.P.Udaybhanu Kala Nilaya, Tannuku Road Canal Road, Tadepelligude 534102, A.P.Sri Rama Natya Mandali, 14/489 Subedarpet, Nellore 001.Lalitha Kala Parishad, Anantpur,A.P.Sri Chandra Kala Nilayam, 12/155, Saraswati Street, Gudiwada 521301, A.P.Sri Rajayam Theatres, Neelamahal Street, Gudiwada 521301,A.P.Balasarasathi Natya Mandal, Vellaya Palem, Karur Taluk, Distt. Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. ASSAM Seujia Samaj Sangeet Vidydlaya, P.O. Sibsagar, AssamSilchar Sangeet Vidyalaya, P.O. Silchar, Park Road, Distt.. Cachar(Assam)Manipuri Sangeet Ashram, Villaglle Singari, Sub. Div. Silchar, Distt. Cachar, Assam.Kala Guru Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, P.O. Tejpur, Distt. Darrang, Assam.Hatbor Kendriya Natya Samaj, P.O.. Hathor, Distt. Newgong, Assam.Sibsagar Natya Samaj, Arundoy Path, P.O. Sibsagar 785640, Assam.Sri Sankardeva Kala Kristi Kendra, P.O. Bhorulun Tin

52 i Ali, Distt. Sibsagar, Assam.Uttar Kam
i Ali, Distt. Sibsagar, Assam.Uttar Kamalabari Satra Sankardev Kristi Sangha, P.O. Kamalabari, Majuli, Distt. Sibsagar, Assam.Gharmora Model Stra Hills & Plains Cultural Institution, P.O. Dirgha, Scajulle, North Lakshimpur, Pin. 787001, Assam. ��51 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;37. Jagat Guru Srimanta Sankaradev, Ktristi Kale Sangha,, Village Natun Kanalabari, Satra, P.O. Kamalbari Majuli, Dt. Sibsagar, Assam.Dasharupak, CulturalOrganization, Ullaskar Datta Sarani, Silchar 788004, Assam.Manipuri Kala Academy, LakhimpurKhunou, P.O. Fulertal 788106, Dt. Cachar, Assam.Sangita Sattra, C/o Eastern Printers, Chandmari, Guwahati 7881003, Assam. Mukhosh Sampradaya Drama & Cultural Society, SenBari, Longai Road, Karimganj Ramkrishna Sangit, Mahavidyalaya, Ramkrishnagar788166, Dt. Cachar, Assam.Bhaskarjyoti , Vill Japia Kalitachupa, P.O. Khudradimu, Dt. Kamrup, AssamSri Sankari KalaKristi, Bikash Samiti, Natu Kamalbari Satra, P.O. Kamalbari, Majuli, AssamAll Assam Swijyo Boica Soarani Akanka Nat, PratigogitaSamiti, Biswanath Chorioli, P.O. Charioli 784176, Dt. Darrang, Assam.Sangit Kala Mandir, Ramani Road, Karimgagnj 788710, Cachar, AssamKalaguru Bisnu Rava Sangeet Bidyalaya, Vil. Mazirgaon, P.O. Bhattapara, Dt. Kamrup, Assam.Chandpur Amuthoi Sangeet, Vidyalaya, P.O. Nagdirgram, Dt. Cachar, Assam.Assam Manipur Kala Akademi, Itkhola, P.O. Silchar 788001, St. Cachar, Assam. Sangit Kalamandir, Ramani Road, Karimganj 788710, Cachar BIHAR Sharda Sangeet Sadan, M.C. Road, Bhagalpur, Bihar.Sri Jagannath Art School, P.O. Seraikella 833219 Nritya Kala Kendra, No. 1, Straight Mile Road, Northern Town, Jamshedpur 831002.Kala Bhawan, Purnia 854301. CHANDIGARH Pracheen Kala Kendra, Kothi No.197, Sector 16A, Chandigarh 160016.Indian National Theatre, 119, Sector 36A, Chandigarh. DELHI Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, No. 1, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi Abhiyan, C5, Press Enclave, Saket, New Delhi 110017.Sri Ram Centre for Art & Culture, 4, College Road, New Delhi.Pravatiya Kala Kendra, R 23, Indrapuri, New Delhi.Nritya Kaustubha Cultural Society, D I/39, Satya Marg, Chnakyapuri, New Delhi.Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music & Culture Amongst Youth, B 22 Gitanjali, Malviya Nagar, New DelhiBharatiya Sangeet Sadan, 52, Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi 65. Centre for Indian Classical Danc

53 es, C304, Defence Colony, New Delhi. Del
es, C304, Defence Colony, New Delhi. Delhi Institute of Music, Dance & Dramatics, V13, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi.Akshra Theatre, 118, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi. Delhi School of Music, 8, Nayaya Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021.Nrithanajali, C.3/213, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058.Chayan, C1423, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019.Avadh Theatre Group, 1, Miranda House, Staff Flat, DelhiUniversity, Delhi 110001.Indian Centre for Cultural Integration, 16/21. W.E.A. Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005.Divy Jyoti Cultural Organization, 49, VI Floor, Udyan Marg, Kalibari Apartments, New Delhi. ��52 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;73. Urvashi Pushap, H.C. 10804, Subhash Park, Naveen Bhandara, Delhi 110032. GOA Kala Shuklendu, E 313, Dr. Shirgaokar Road, Panaji, Goa 403001.Kalanjali Ciltural Institution, P.O. Box No. 230, Margao, Goa.Mohan Orchestra, Pandit Dharmanand Kosembe Bldg, 3Floor, Block A, Room No. 18, Swatasntra Path, Vascodagama, Goa. Dayanand kala Kenadra, 1Floor, Fofur Bldg, Churchoran, Goa 403706. GUJARAT Sangeet Natya Bharti, Chhabi Villa, 8, Kashiviswanath Plot, Rajkot Bharatiya Sangeet Sansad, “Chhabi Villa” 8, Kashiviswaqnath Plot, Rajkot 360001. Mahipat Kavi’s Puppets Theatre, 2, Patrakar Colony No. 2, P.O. Shastrinagar, Ahmedabad Rang Milan Kal Mandal, Opp. R. C. High School, Shahpur, Ahmedabad 380001. HIMACHAL PRADESH United Theatres, 17/5, Gulab Cottage, Shankali, Simla.Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Mcleod Ganj, Dharmasala 176219, Dt. Kangra. HARYANA Haryana Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Baghoula, Dt. Faridabad. J & K Gulshan Theatre, Balapora 192302, Thesil Shopian,Pulwama, KashmirManasbal Dramatics, Sajapur 193504.Ram Kala Mandir, Udhampur.Kashmir Bhagat Theatre, Akingam, Anantanag, Kashmir.National Bhand Theatre, Wahthora, Chadoora, KashmirKowser Theatre, Taiya Imamsahib, Shopian, Anantnag, Kashmir.Bomal Luk Theatre, Bomai Sopore, Kashmir.Wular Theatre, Zaingeer, Bomai, Sopore, Kashmir.Shahwali Lukarang Flok Theatre, Drugmulla 193222.National Theatre Badgam, Kashmir 189111.Kashmir Youth Cultural Art, Chadoora 191113. KARNATAKA Karnataka Gana Kala Parishat, 183,8Cross, 2Block, Bangalore 560011.Natakshiromani, A.V. Varandachar Memorial Art,Association, South Central Road, Seshadripuran, Bangalore Sri Bkanatheswari Sangeetha Kala Mandir, Chitradura 577501, Karnataka. Sri Nilak

54 anteshwara Natya Seva, Sangha Heggodu Sa
anteshwara Natya Seva, Sangha Heggodu Sagar 577417.Yokshagana Kendra, Loka Campus, MGM College, Udupi Handardutta Yakshagana Kala Kendra, P.O. Airpody Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandi (College of Mjusic), No. 9, III Main Tata Silk Farm, Basavanagudi, Bangalore The Meenakshi Sundram Centre of Performing Arts, (Basti West Sariskruti Niketam), No.I.BP Wadia Road, Basavangudi, Bangalore 560 004. ��53 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;104. The Bangalore Gayana Samaja, Shri Krishnarajendra Road, Basavanamudi, BangaloreKarnataka Jampade Trust, No.7, Fourth Block, Kumare Park West, Bangalore560 020.Shri Ayyangar College of Music, 86, H.B. Samaj Road, Basayanagudi, Bangalore 560 Mahila Yekahagana Kala Mitra Mandali, No.10A, 5Block II,Cross, Lower PalaceOrchards, Bangalore Nupura (School of Barratnatyam), No.4, 12Class, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560 003.Karnataka Rajya Samudaya Samanvaya Samithi, 46 Shop Street, Basavanagudi, Bangalore Palighat Muni Iyer Memorial Art Centre, 183/3, 8Cross, 2Floor, Jayanagar, BangaloreRajejinagar Sangetha Sabha, 302, First Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore Jokumar Swamy Kala Balag, Ambika Nagar (Karnataka).Shri Varalakshmi Academics of Fine Arts, Ramavilas, 688, Kashipathi, Agraher, Chamaraja, Double Road, MysoreGeleyara Balaga, C/o Mondya Book Bureau, Vinobha Road, Subhash Nagar, Mondya Mallika, 36/2VII Cross, 14Main Anumantha Nagar, Bangalore Nruputhanga Kala Ranga, 755, Basavi Nilaya, Yashwantha Pur, Bangalore560022.Shri Ranganayaki Sthre Samaja, Shri Rangapatya 571 438.Ranga Sampada, 12V4, Deshpande Building, Samadevi Galli, Belgaum The Theosophical Society, Belgaum Lodge, Ramaghat Road, Contonment, Belgaum Ramgbhoomi, Dramatic *n Cultural Association, Ajjarkad, Udjupi 576 101.Kanada Sangh, State Bank of India, Bangalore Branch, St. Marks Road, BangaloreKanada Mithraru, II164. Kolar Gold Fields 563115.Rangabharati Sanskritika Sangha, SidhalingaKrupa, Nehru Ganj, Gulbarga585104. KERALA Kerala Kala Mandram, Thiruvambady, Trichur 680 001Vijana Kala Vedi Centre, “Gopi Vilas”. Amgadole;. Puthenkavu P.O (Via) Chengannur 689 123 Kerala.Kunchan Smaraka Samithi, Killikkurissimangalam, P.O. Lakkidi, Palghat Distt (Kerala).Vnnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanileyam, Irinjalakuda 680121, Trichur Distt. Kerala.School of Drama, University of Calicut, Dr. John Matabai Centre, Aranathukara P.O. Trichur 680618 (Kerala

55 )Gandhi Seva Sadan Kathkali & Classic Ar
)Gandhi Seva Sadan Kathkali & Classic Arts Academy, P.O. Gandhi Seva Sadan, Parur, Palgaht Distt, Kerala.Rangaorabath Children’s Theatre, Alumthara, Venjaramooldu P.O. Trivandrum Distt. Kerala.Dr. K.N. Pasharoty Swaraka Kathkali Club, Irinjalakuda Kerala Natya Academy, Krivish, T.C. No. 9/1986, Sasthamangalam, Trivandrum MADHYA PRADESH Shankar Gandhrava Mahavidlaya, Kimpoo Road, Leshkar, 237, Gwalior 474 001.Sharda Sangeet Mahavidlaya, George Town Primary Shalla, Jabalpur (MP)Artists Combine, Navkar Wada, Lohiya Bazar, Gwalior 474 001 (MP) ��54 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;136. Lok Kala Manch Pasndvani, Post Office Randha, Disst. Durg,(M.P.)Kishore Kirti Sangeet Kala Sahkari Samiti Ltd., Bhilai, Q.No. 3/A, Street 16VIII, Madhya Pradesh.Sangeet Samaj. C/o Bhat Khande Music College Near Madan Mahal Police Station W/Town, Jabalpur 482002,MP.Madhuvanti, baitooll 460001,MPUstad Allauddin Khan Akademi, Lalit Kala Bhavan, Tagore Marg, Bhopal.Kalidas Akademi, Sethi Nagar, Ujjain 456001. MAHARASHTRA Gokul Prakalpa Pratishthan, Pingul, Kudal Distt., Ratanagiri, Mhaashtra. Kala Chhaya Kathak Dence Institute, 759/94B,Parbat Road, Pune 411004.Ranhasharada Prathishthan, ‘Parijat’ 5 Makarand, Sanjaniwas, Senapati Bapat, Marg, Dadar.Bhartiyya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal’s, Gandharva Mahavidyalaaya, 495, ShanwarPeth, Pune.Gayan Vedan Vidyalaaayaa, 212, Shamkalyan, Shivajinagar, Nanded.Rural Communes, 70, IInd Floor, Ist Marine Street, Mumbai.Progressive Dramatic Association, 759/100, Deccan Gyamkhana, Poona.Sangit Mahabharati, Plot No. A/6,10Road, Juhu Parle Scheme, Ville Parle(West), Mumbai.Shri Shiwanand Sangit Maqhavidyalaya Wardhs, Samarth Wadi, Wardha.Aiwshkar, B/6, Shakun, Shahji Raje Marg, Vile Parle, Mumbai.Tamash Kala Kalavant Vikas Mandir, C/o New Hanumnan Theatre Industrial Estate Compound, Lalbaug, Mumbai.Nritya Bharati Kathak Dance Academy, 1256, Shivaji Nagar, Pune.Bal Natya, Radha Niwas, Tilak Road, Dadar, Mumbai.Indian National Theatre, Bombay Mutual Building, 19/21, Haman Street, 2Floor, Mumbai.Nalanda Dance Research, Centre, Plot A7/1, N.S. Road, No. 10, J.V.P.D. Scheme, Vile Parle(West),Mumbai.Dalit Ranga Bhoomi, C/o Shri Krishna Vaidya Classes, Daruwala Bridge, Sonwar Peth Pune.Pandit Vihayakrao Patwardh Smarak Samiti, 181 Shivaji Nagar, Miraj House, Pune.The Goal Bindue Association, Gomant Dh

56 ami, 358, Dr. Bhadkiamkar Road, Mumbai.N
ami, 358, Dr. Bhadkiamkar Road, Mumbai.Natya Aradhanna, 196, Gold Field Peth, Solapur.Bharatiya Haarikatha and Kritan Mahavidyalaya, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Dr. K.M. Munshi Marg, Chowapaty, Mumbai.Akhil Bharatiya Gandharava Mahavidyala Mandal, Ganghrya Niketan, Brahmanpur, MirajNritya Shree, 3, Dhoke Colony, Jaiprakash Andheri(West).Bhaskar Sangeet Vidyalaaya, Bajirao Road, Shaniparajah , Pune. MANIPUR Manipuri Nartanalaya Sougaijam Leirak, Moirangokhom, ImphalThe Maitel Laima Jatra Cum Drama Association, Sagol Band, Takyal Kolam Leikai, B.P.O. Langjong Achouba, Imphal.Progressive Artist Laboratory, Uripot, Baobam,Dewan Lane, Imphal.Social Dramatic Union, Uripok, Achom Leikai, Imphal.Touryatrik Kala Vikas Sangha Nata College, O.O. Singiamei Bazar, Imphal.Shri Govindaji Bhakti Granth Kendra Bidyalaya, Brahmapur Thankapat Mapal, Imphal. ��55 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;171. Manipuri Jagoi Marup, Johnstone Scholl Hall, Imphal.Manipuri Nat Sangeet Ashram, Konsba Bazar, Imphal.The Panthoibi Natya Mandir, Yumanm Leikai, Imphal.Hula Sindam Sang, Keisamthong Laison Lairaqk, Imphal.The Huyel Lallong Manipur, ThankTa Cultural Association, Iripbung Keirao, B.P. Manipur..Rangamei Naga Arts and Cultural Association, Tamenglong, Manipur West District.SangeetAcademy, Kakching Kaulen Part III, P.O. Kakching Bazar.The Socity Theatre, Manipur, Keisampat Sega, Lambi Jailoo Leirak, Imphal.Guru Amubi’s Nritya Vidyala, C/o Johnstone School Hall, Imphal.Shri Shree Govindajee Nartanalaya, Palace Road, Imphal.Sangeet Kala Sangam, Lamlong Bazar, ImphalProgressive Artists Laboratory, Uripok Haobam Dewan Lane, Imphal. ODISHA Orissa Dance Academi, Plot No. 78, Karavele Nagar, Unit3, Bhubaneswar750002(Odisha).Nrutya Sangeet Kalamandir, Town Hall Compund, Balasore756001 (Odisha).Satabira Kalakar, Qr.No.J/75, Reserve Bank Colony, UnitIV, Bhubaneswar750001(Odisha).Orissam Sangit Parishad, Station Rd., PuriKala Vikash Kendra, KVK Marg, Cuttack753001 (Odisha)Bhanja Kala Kendra, Bhanja Bhawan, Rourkela769002(Odisha).Music Circle, Qr.No. B/50, Sector, 17, Rourkela769003(Odisha).Sangeet Kala Sansad, Choudwar Tala Bazar, Choudwar754005, Distt. Cuttack (Odisha)Utkal College of Music Dance, C/o National Music Association, Machhuabazar, P.O. Boxibazar, Distt. Cuttack(Odisha).Bhubaneswar Kala Kendra, Ganganagar, Unit6, Bhubaneswar750001(Odisha).Narend

57 rapur kala vikash Kendra, distt. Ganjan,
rapur kala vikash Kendra, distt. Ganjan, narendrapur761051(Odisha).Manmohan Sangeet Parishad, Bhadrak756100, Distt Balasore (Odisha).Satyabadi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Temple Rd., Sakhigopal, Puri752014 (Odisha).Swara Tirth, Bhadrak756100 Distt. Balasore (Odisha).Ganjam Kala Parishad, Utkal Ashram Rd., Berhmpur760001 (Odisha). PUNJAB Rajeshwari Kala Sangam, Ring Rd., New Jawahar Nagar, Jaullundhur RAJASTHAN Kala Bharati, Alwar301001 (Rajasthan).National Theatre Society, K.E.M. Road, Choutina Wall, BikanerSangeet Natya Niketan, J. One Road, Bhupalpura, P.O. Udaipur313001 (Rajasthan)Triturti, `Rituraj', M.I. Road, Jaipur302001 (Rajasthan).Triveni Sanstha, 6 Agrasen Nagar, Udaipur.Anurag Kala Kendra, 15/22 Pawanpuri, Bikaner. TAMIL NADU Kuchipudi Art Academy, 5, Prakasam Road, T. Nagar, ChennaiBalasubramanya Sangeetha Sabha Music School, Flat No.24, I Block, Turabul Road, Nadanam, Chennai600035. ��56 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;207. Sree Bhartalanya, 51, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, ChennaiSri Thyagabrahma Mahotsava Sabha , 31 Thirumajana Veedhi, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur Distt. (Tamil Nadu).Vazhuvoorar Classical Bharata Natya Art Centre, Brindawan, Mylapore, ChennaiI.N.A. Theatres, No.6, School View Road, Ramakrishnanagar, ChennaiSri Krishna Gana Sabha, Gana Vihar, No.8, Girffith Road, Thyagarajanagar, ChennaiSri Jaysreesi Tala Vadya Vidylaya, 74, Pilier, Koil Street, Triplicane, ChennaiTamil Isai Sangam, Raja Annamalai Hall, Esplanade, ChennaiThe Music Academy, 306, T.T.K. Road, ChennaiSri Purandaradasar Sangeetha Vidyalaya No.10A, V.O.C. Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore(Tamil Nadu).Sri Lakshmi Neresimha Jayanthi Mkela Natya Nataka Sangam, No.64, South Street, Melattur614301, Tanjore Distt. (Tamil Nadu).Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts, Thiruvanmiyur, ChennaiSri Tirtha Naryana Swamigal Celebration Committee, Upoonthurauthi, Distt. Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu).Purisai Raghava Thambiran Tarabarai Theurkketthu Mandram, Purisai Vllg.& Post (Visa) Anukkaroor, 604411, North Arkot Distt., (Tamil Nadu).Natanamani Natya Niketan, 21, Khan Sahib Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai UTTAR PRADESH Brij Kala Kendra, Gali Rawalie, Lal Darwaza, Kachi Sarak, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)Bal Sanghrahalaya, Motilal Nehru Marg, Charbagh, Lucknow226001 (Uttar Pradesh)Muktakash Natya Sansthan, 486, Subhash Nagar, Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)Prabhu Sri Ramlal San

58 geet Vidyalaya, 93 Near Thsil, Jhansi (U
geet Vidyalaya, 93 Near Thsil, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)Lok Kal Kendra, Darkote, P.O. Munsiyari, Distt. Pithoragarh (Uttar Pradesh)Darpan, 8/28, Arya Nagar, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)Maharaja Banaras Vidya Mandir Turst, Fort Ram Nagar, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)All India Kashiraj Trust, Fort Ramnagar, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)Shri Swami Haridasa Kala Sansthan, Shri Ranj Ji Udyan, Varindaban, Distt. Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)Darpan Chikan Mahal, 1, Subhash Marg, LucknowRaj Murthi Sangit Vidyalaya, Sujan Ganj, Jaunpur, (Uttar Pradesh)Lakshmi Sangeet Kala Mahavidyalaya, Mohalla Naurangabad, Etawah (Uttar Pradesh)Saraswati Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Sitapur261001 (Uttar Pradesh)Meghdut, 51/40, Udai Ganj Road, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)Roopantar Natya Manch, 23G, Haripuri Colony, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)Nritya Sangeet Prashikshan Kendra, 37/528, A, New Nagla Padi, Agra (Uttar Pradesh)Nakshatra International C/O Sri Kumud Nagar, Kothi Shahji, Mirzamand Chowk, Lucknow UTTARAKHAND Songten Library, Centre for Tibetan and Himalayan Studies, Drikung Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. WEST BENGAL Theatre Workshop, 11, Pal Street, KolkataManipuri Nartanalaya, 15 A, Bipin Pal Road, Kolkata700026 (West Bengal) ��57 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;241. Rabindra Sangit Sikhayatan `Rabindra Nilay', Rabindranagar, Midnapore721101 (West Bengal)Lokayata Sanskriti Parishad, 60, Jatindra Mohan Avenue, 4Floor, KolkataYouth Puppet Theatre, India, 2, Sewak Baidya Street, KolkataUdya Shankar IndiaCulture Centre,Jay Jayanthi 10 A 2, Mandeville Gardens, KolkataSaurabh, 20, Lensdowne Road, Kolkata700020 (West Bengal)Indian Mime Theatre, 20/6, Seal Lane, Kolkata700015 (West Bengal)Chorus, 121, Harish Mukherji Road, KolkataKolkata Puppet Theatre, 20, Ballyganj Kashba Flyover, KolkataAnamika, 4, Biship Lefrey Road, Kolkata20 (West Bengal)Sangit Kala Kendra, P.O. Math Chandipur721650, Distt. Minnapur (West Bengal)Ragini, 49, Panchanangola Lane, KolkataPadaboli, 68/4b, Purana Das Road, KolkataChildren's Little Theatre, Aban Mahal, Gariahat Road, KolkataSundaram, 57, Jatin Das Road, KolkataMeitai Jagoi, P21, Golf Club Road, KolkataAkademi Of Folklore, 46/2, Gariahat Road, KolkataSanti Sangh Sangeet, Vidylaya For Girls, Distt. Bankura722154, (West Bengal)Santi Sangh Sangeet, Vidylaya For Boys, Ghatra More, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura722154, (West Bengal)Santi Sangh, Chitra

59 Mal, P.O. Galai722154 Distt. BankuraNat
Mal, P.O. Galai722154 Distt. BankuraNata Natyam, 7/1, Priya Nath Ghosh Lane, Howrah104 (West Bengal)Swami Prajnananda Smriti Rakesha Samiti, P.O. And Vill. Mahisahdal, Distt. Midnapore721628 (West Bengal)Santi Sangha Sangeet Vidyalaya, Chatra More, P.O. Galia.Hrishikesh Sangeet Vidyalaya, Ramsitapur, P.O. Nadiwip, Distt. Nadia (West Bengal)Suramandir Music College, Srinagar, Ranaghat, Distt. Nadia (West Bengal)Chhayanat Sangeet Vidyapith, East Chandmari, Anandapur, P.O. NonaChandanpukar, (West Bengal)Provarshi Devi Sangeet, Mahavidyalaya For Boys, Chatramore, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura722154 (West Bengal)Himalaya Kala Mandir, Banerjee Lodge, Laden La Road, P.O. Darjeeling Bohrupee, 7, Lower Range, KolkataUstad Nasir Moinuddin Daagar, Dhurpad Sangeet Ashram, 72A, Jatindas Road, KolkataGandharva, 51/1, Palm Avenue, KolkataProvabotidevi Sangeet Mahvidyalaya for Girls, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura, PIN 722154 Provabotidevi Sangeet, Mahavidyalaya for Boys, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura, PINAggragami Sangha, P.O. & Vill. Boinchigram, (Dakshinpara) Distt. Hoogly.Loko Tirtha Music College, Sripalli713103, Distt. Burdwan.The Blind Releif Assoc.Delhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, New DelhiSriniwas Malliah Memorial, Theatre Crafts Trust, Theatre Crafts Museum Bldg., 5, Dean Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi.Humsub, AiwanGhalib Marg, New DelhiShyam Sudner Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Grand Road, Near Putia Rani Temple, Old Bus Stand, P.O. Distt. Puri (Orissa).Sri Ram Swarup Sangeet Sadan, Barnala (Punjab)Drukpa Korgyid Assoc. Forest View Villa, West Point Darjeeling,(West Bengal).Kala Angan, 1706, Bakultala Lane, Kolkata. 58 LIST OF INSTITUTIONS IMPARTING TRAINING IN YOGA AND VEDIC CULTURE WHERE MISSIONS ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT VISAS UPTO A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS Yoga Sadhana Kendra,(Centre for Yoga) Malaviya Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, Maharashtra.The Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz, Mumbai.The Divine Life Society, Shivanad Nagar, Rishikesh.The India Instt. Of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Tirupati.G.S. College of Yoga& Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala Distt. Pune 410403.Kaivalyadhama, I.Y. Centre, 43, Netaji Subash Marg, Mumbai.Deptt. of Yoga Studies, University of Sagar, Sagar, M.P.The Teachers’ Training Centre, Vishwayatan Yogashram, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir/Delhi.Deptt. of Yoga Studies, Govt. Yoga Cen

60 tre, Chandigarh.Deptt. of Yoga Studies,
tre, Chandigarh.Deptt. of Yoga Studies, H. P. University, ShimlaInstt. Of Yoga Studies, Karnataka University, Karnataka.Sankhya Yoga Tantra Agam, Sampurnand University, U.P.The Ramakrishna Mission.The Theosophical Society, Chennai.Yoga Institute Ramakrishna Nagar, Chennai (run by Shri T. K. V. Desikachar).Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh.Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai ( of Swami Chinmayananda).Gurdev Siddha Peeth , Ganeshpuri ( Maharashtra)International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)Bihar School of Yoga, Moonger.Yogoda Satsang Society, Ranchi.Shri Vidya Samithi, Malakara, KeralaAuroville Foundation, Dist. South Arcot, Tamil Nadu.Om Swaroope, 1170/12, Revenne Collony, Pune.Shri Ram Chandra Mission, Shahjahanpur (U. P.).Mata Amritaandamayi Math, Amritapuri P.O, Kollam Distrit, Kerala.Bihar Yoga Bharati, an Institute for Advanced Studies in Yogic Sciences, Munger, BiharArsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti P.O., Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu LIST OF INSTITUTIONS IMPARTING TRAINING IN YOGA, VEDIC CULTURE, INDIAN SYSTEM OF DANCE, MUSIC, etc. WHERE MISSIONS ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT VISAS UPTO A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS Vedanta Academy, Malavali, Pune, MaharashtraIsha Yoga Foundation, Velliangiri Foothills, Semmedu (P.O.), Coimbatore, Tamil NaduLishu Institute, Kotra Kalyanpur, P.O. Raioli Horrawala, Tehsil Vikas Nagar, District Dehradun, Uttarakhand LIST OF INSTITUTIONS IMPARTING TRAINING IN YOGA, VEDIC CULTURE, INDIAN SYSTEM OF DANCE, MUSIC, etc. WHERE MISSIONS ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT VISAS UPTO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR Shri Satya Sai Baba Ashram, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.Shri Shyam Ashram, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. ��59 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;3. Swami Dayanand Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.tha Amrithanandamayi Mutt, Vallikkavu, Quilon.Satyanand Ashram, Rajnandgaon.Himalayan Institute of Hospital Trust, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.Anoopam Mission, GujaratInternational Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Neyyar Dam, Trivandrum, KeralaJeevan Dhara Ashram, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.Mahashakti Education Society, Hardwar, Uttarakhand.Sharda Math, 24 Parganas, West Bengal.Mahabodhi Society, Kolkata, West Bengal.Library of Buddhist Dialects and Studies, Himachal Pradesh.Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mount Abu, Rajasthan.Avtar Mehar Baba Perpetual, Public Charitable Trust, Ahmednagar,Maharashtra.Sri Ganapati

61 Sachidananda Avadhoota Datt Peetha, Myso
Sachidananda Avadhoota Datt Peetha, Mysore, Karnataka.Atma Shakti Vidyalaya, Bangalore, Karnataka.Sri Ramanashramama, Tiruvannamalai, Sambhuvanagar, Tamil Nadu.Om Ashram, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.International Gaudiya Vaishanava society, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.International Centre for Yoga Education and Research,Matastreet, Chinamad, Kotakuppam, Tamil Nadu.Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune, Maharashtra.Vraja Academy, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.Sarthak Manav Kushtha Ashram, Jaipur, Rajasthan.Sakya College, Rajpur, Dehradun, UttarakhandGovind sadan, Gadaipur, Mehrauli, New Delhi.Thakur Kirpal Adhyatmic Kendra Spiritual, Cultural & Charitable Trust, Manav Kendra Enclave, DelhiGandharva Mahavidyalay, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi.Atam Darshan Yoga Ashram.Dibyadham Yogashram,Puri, Odisha.Seekers’ Trust, Sadhana Kendra, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.Jiva Institute, Faridabad, Haryana.Krishnamachari Yoga Mancharam, 13, 4Cross Street, Ramakrishnanagar, Chennai, Tamil NaduShri Vishwadeep Gurukul Maheshwarand Ashram, Jadav, Paali Distt., Rajasthan.The International Shivananda Yoga Vedantaq Centre, Trivandrum , Kerala. Sthalam 8 Ashtanga Yoga Shala, Chamarajapuram, MysoreAurovalley Ashram, Rishidwar, Dehradun, UttarakhandVishwatmak Jangli Maharaj Ashram Trust, Kokamthan, Taluka Kopergaon, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Mandiram Trust, Rishikesh, UttarakhandSwami Omkarananda Saraswati Charitable Trust, Uttarakhand 60 Appendix VIII List of 104 peaks opened for mountaineering expeditions in Jammu & Kashmir (Leh area) Sr. No. Name Height Map No. Long. Lat. 1 . Lingsarmo 6955 m 52 - B - 04 34° 10’ 21” 76° 04’ 52” 2 . Rungofarka 6395 m 52 - B - 04 34° 02’ 05” 76° 03’ 34” 3 . Techafarka 6495 m 52 - B - 04 34° 02’ 01” 76° 05’ 38” 4 . Pt 6148 6148 m 52 - B - 04 34° 02’49” 76° 02’ 08” 5 . Shafat 1 6800 m 52 - B - 04 34° 00’ 40” 76° 05’ 07” 6 . Photoksar 6080 m 52 - B - 16 34° 01’ 42” 76° 47’ 48” 7 . Shafat II 6302 m 52 - C - 01 33° 56’ 38” 76° 06’ 43” 8 . Shafat III 6155 m 52 - C - 01 33° 56’ 16” 76° 08’ 22&

62 #148; 9 . Chiling I 6349 m 52
#148; 9 . Chiling I 6349 m 52 - C - 01 33° 48’ 43” 76° 09’ 44” 10 . Chiling II 6253 m 52 - C - 01 33° 49’ 09” 76° 10’ 00” 11 . Lalung I 6243 m 52 - C - 01 33° 45’ 35” 76° 14’ 13” 12 . Lalung II 6157 m 52 - C - 01 33° 47’ 00” 76° 12’ 02” 13 . Lalung III 6126 m 52 - C - 01 33° 45’ 22 ” 76° 12’ 00” 14 . Pt 6048 6048 m 52 - C - 05 33° 47’ 56” 76° 15’ 17” 15 . Pt 6197 6197 m 52 - C - 05 33° 47’ 04” 76° 15’ 46” 16 . Pt 6274 6274 m 52 - C - 05 33° 49’04” 76° 15’17” 17 . Pt 6485 6485 m 52 - C - 05 33° 45’ 24” 76° 20’ 21” 18 . Pt 6067 6067 m 52 - C - 05 33° 46’ 06” 76° 15’ 40” 19 . Pt 6035 6035 m 52 - C - 06 33° 42’ 00” 76° 18’ 18” 20 . Pk 6000 6000 m 52 - C - 06 33° 38’ 47” 76° 24’ 11” 21 . Pt 6125 6125 m 52 - C - 06 33° 37’ 51” 76° 21’ 56” 22 . Pt 6080 6080 m 52 - C - 06 33° 37’ 19” 76° 21’ 56” 23 . Pt 6240 6240 m 52 - C - 06 33° 35’ 04” 76° 22’ 18” 24 . Hagshu I 6515 m 52 - C - 06 33° 32’ 45” 76° 27’ 55” 25 . Pt 6035 6035 m 52 - C - 06 33° 31’ 35” 76° 28’ 47” 26 . Pt 6157 6157 m 52 - C - 15 33° 25’ 02” 76° 48’ 59” 27 . Pt 6162 6162 m 52 - C - 15 33° 23’ 54” 76° 48’ 32” 28 . Pt 6184 6184 m 52 - C - 15 33° 23’ 23” 76° 48’ 26” 29 . Pt 6431 6431 m 52 - C - 15 33° 23’ 09” 76° 48’ 47” 30 . Pt 6436 6436 m 52 - C - 15 33° 22’ 02” 76° 47’ 41” 31 . Pt 6028 6028 m 52 - C - 15 33° 22’ 18” 76° 51’ 33” 61 32 . Pt 6107 6107 m 52 - C - 15 33° 20’ 04” 76° 47’ 08” 33 . Pt 6022 6022 m 52 - C - 15 33 ° 19’ 42” 76° 46’ 08” 34 . Pt 6018 6018 m 52 - G - 01 33°

63 45’ 37” 77° 04’ 11

45’ 37” 77° 04’ 11” 35 . Pt 6126 6126 m 52 - G - 01 33° 01’ 50” 77° 01’ 02” 36 . Pt 6034 6034 m 52 - G - 01 33° 47’ 25” 77° 03’ 01” 37 . Pt 6075 6075 m 52 - G - 02 33° 38’ 31” 77° 12’ 33” 38 . Pt 6120 6120 m 52 - G - 02 33° 40’ 48” 77° 09’ 03” 39 . Pt 6150 6150 m 52 - G - 02 33° 39’ 45” 77° 10’ 35” 40 . Pt 6020 6020 m 52 - G - 04 33° 09’ 24” 77° 02’ 14” 41 . Pt 6140 6140 m 52 - G - 04 33° 08’ 00” 77° 01’ 51” 42 . Pt 6165 6165 m 52 - G - 04 33° 07’ 21” 77° 00’ 56” 43 . Pt 6045 6045 m 52 - G - 04 33° 06’ 49” 77° 02’ 18” 44 . Pt 6080 6080 m 52 - G - 04 33° 06’ 19” 77° 00’ 09” 45 . Pt 6070 6070 m 52 - G - 04 33° 04 33” 77° 02’ 02” 46 . Pt 6180 6180 m 52 - G - 04 33° 04 25” 77° 00’ 29” 47 . Pt 6005 6005 m 52 - G - 04 33° 00’ 35” 77° 03’ 08” 48 . Pt 6060 6060 m 52 - G - 04 33° 00’ 55” 77° 05’ 13” 49 . Pt 6125 6121 m 52 - G - 05 33° 59’ 12” 77° 26’ 31” 50 . Kangyarrag 6210 m 52 - G - 09 33° 45’ 09” 77° 33’ 07” 51 . Kangyassay I 6401 m 52 - G - 10 33° 44’ 53” 77° 33’ 30” 52 . Pt 6090 - I 6069 m 52 - G - 10 33° 44’ 19” 77° 34’ 54” 53 . Pt6265 6265 m 52 - G - 10 33° 43’ 31” 77° 34’ 28” 54 . Pt 6340 6340 m 52 - G - 10 33° 43’ 04” 77° 33’ 40” 55 . Pt 6280 6280 m 52 - G - 10 33° 43’ 31” 77° 33’ 03” 56 . Pt 6090 - II 6090 m 52 - G - 10 33° 44’ 24” 77° 32’ 18” 57 . Pt 6225 6225 m 52 - G - 10 33° 42’ 08” 77° 35’ 29” 58 . Pt 6000 6000 m 52 - G - 10 33° 42’ 43” 77° 35’ 05” 59 . Pt 6190 6190 m 52 - G - 10 33° 42’ 23” 77° 34’ 13” 60 . Pt 6230

64 6230 m 52 - G - 10 33° 42’ 15&
6230 m 52 - G - 10 33° 42’ 15” 77° 32’ 45” 61 . Pt 6170 6170 m 52 - G - 10 33° 40’ 24” 77° 32’ 49” 62 . Pt 6025 6025 m 52 - G - 10 33° 40’ 23” 77° 34’ 50” 63 . Pt 6040 6040 m 52 - G - 10 33° 38’ 43” 77° 35’ 00” 64 . Pt 6030 6030 m 52 - G - 10 33° 37’ 31” 77° 35’ 44” 65 . Pt 6120 6120 m 52 - G - 10 33° 36’ 36” 77° 35’ 54” 66 . Khyam I 6101 m 52 - G - 10 33° 30’ 11” 77° 39’ 19” 62 67 . Khyam II 6100 m 52 - G - 10 33° 31’ 24” 77° 39’ 52 ” 68 . Zara I 6130 m 52 - G - 11 33° 29’ 27” 77° 37’ 57” 69 . Zara II 6000 m 52 - G - 11 33° 28’ 34” 77° 38’ 07” 70 . Pt 6163 6163 m 52 - K - 03 33° 29’ 21” 78° 13’ 13” 71 . Pt 6045 6045 m 52 - K - 03 33° 21’ 13” 78° 07’ 13” 72 . Pt 6126 6126 m 52 - K - 03 33° 20’ 30” 78° 07’ 24” 73 . Pt 6029 6029 m 52 - K - 03 33° 20’16” 78° 09’ 21” 74 . Pt 6148 6148 m 52 - K - 03 33° 19’ 45” 78° 06’ 27” 75 . Pt 6230 6230 m 52 - K - 03 33° 19’ 22” 78° 09’ 32” 76 . Pt 6335 6335 m 52 - K - 03 33° 19’ 49” 78° 10’ 48” 77 . Pt 6280 6280 m 52 - K - 03 33° 18’ 49” 78° 11’ 03” 78 . Pt 6385 6385 m 52 - K - 03 33° 18’ 24” 78° 11’ 55” 79 . Pt 6205 6205 m 52 - K - 03 33° 17’ 37” 78° 12’ 44” 80 . Pt 6260 6260 m 52 - K - 03 33° 16’ 54” 78° 12’55” 81 . Pt 6090 6090 m 52 - K - 03 33° 18’ 03” 78° 13’ 24” 82 . Pt 6045 6045 m 52 - K - 03 33° 18’ 21” 78° 14’ 36” 83 . Pt 6050 6050 m 52 - K - 03 33° 17’ 12” 78° 14’ 21” 84 . Pt 6069 6069 m 52 - K - 04 33° 04’ 12” 78° 01’ 01” 85 . Pt 6069 6069 m 52 - K - 04 33° 05’ 46” 78° 00’ 11”

65 86 . Pt 6012 6012 m 52 - K -
86 . Pt 6012 6012 m 52 - K - 04 33° 13’ 57” 78° 07’ 57” 87 . Pt 6150 6150 m 52 - K - 04 33° 11’ 54” 78° 07’ 17” 88 . Pt 6135 6135 m 52 - K - 04 33° 11’ 27” 78° 08’ 30” 89 . Pt 6205 6205 m 52 - K - 04 33° 10’ 53 ” 78° 09’ 48” 90 . Pt 6030 6030 m 52 - K - 04 33° 11’ 34” 78° 10’ 27” 91 . Pt 6005 6005 m 52 - K - 04 33° 12’ 16” 78° 10’ 42” 92 . Pt 6290 6290 m 52 - K - 04 33° 12’ 16” 78° 10’ 42” 93 . Pt 6100 6100 m 52 - K - 04 33° 00’ 46” 78° 04’ 38” 94 . Pt 6060 6060 m 52 - K - 04 33° 04’ 09” 78° 05’ 42” 95 . Pt 6080 6080 m 52 - K - 04 33° 03’ 31” 78° 06’ 21” 96 . Pt 6000 6000 m 52 - K - 04 33° 04’ 15” 78° 07’ 00” 97 . Pt 6035 6035 m 52 - K - 04 33° 03’ 30” 78° 09’ 42” 98 . Pt 6105 6105 m 52 - K - 04 33° 02’ 41” 78° 09’ 15” 99 . Pt 6380 6380 m 52 - K - 04 33° 08’ 18” 78° 10’ 28” 100 . Pt 6355 6355 m 52 - K - 04 33° 07’ 28” 78° 10’ 28” 101 . Pt 6020 6020 m 52 - K - 04 33° 08’ 38” 78° 11’ 48” 63 102 . Pt 6130 6130 m 52 - K - 04 33° 09’ 35” 78° 12’ 15” 103 . Pt 6094 6094 m 52 - K - 04 33° 09’ 45” 78° 12’ 19” 104 . Pt 6100 6100 m 52 - K - 04 33° 07’ 26” 78° 13’ 00” ****** 64 ppendix List of 113 Mountaineering and Trekking Peaks opened for mountaineering / trekking S.No PEAK OR HEIGHT IN METERS LONGITUDE LATITUDE REMARKS HIMACHAL PRADESH 1 CB - 9 (6108) 77 27’ 32 34’ Manali - Batal (RH) - BC - C - I,C - II,C - III and summit attempt 2 CB - 10 (Tara Pahar)(6227) 77 28’ 32 36’ Manali - Chhatru - Chhota Dara - Batal (RH)I,C II and summit attempt 3 CB - 11 (5955) 77 31’ 32 22’ - do - 4 CB - 12 (6258) 77 33’ 32 20’ - do - 5 CB - 13 (6164) 77 33’

66 32 21’ - do - 6 CB - 13A (62
32 21’ - do - 6 CB - 13A (6240) 77 33’ 32 21’ - do - 7 CB - 14 (6078) 77 34’ 32 32’ - do - 8 CB - 16 (5825) 77 31’ 32 19’ - do - 9 CB - 20 (5695) 77 31’ 32 24’ - do - 10 CB - 22 (5720) 77 33’ 32 24’ Manali - Chhatru - Chhota Dara - Batal (RH)LinderI,C and summit attempt 11 CB - 26 (5840) 77 29’ 32 20’ Batal (RH) - BC - C - I,C - II, and summit 12 CB - 31 (6096) 77 28’ 62 25’ Manali - Chhatru - Chhota Dara - Batal (RH)I,C II and summit 13 CB - 32 (5639) 77 27’ 32 26’ - do - 14 CB - 33 (Minar)(6185) 77 29’ 32 28’ Batal (RH) - Dekka - BC - C - I,C - II, and summit 15 CB - 34 (5635) 77 31’ 32 28’ - do - 16 CB - 35 (5568) 77 30’ 32 29’ Manali - Batal (RH) - BC - C - I,C - II, and summit 17 Unnamed Peak (5510) 77 17’ 32 28’ Manali - Darcha - Jispa - BC - C - I,C - II, and summit 18 Unnamed Peak (5852) 77 14’ 32 28’ - do - 19 Unnamed Peak (5765) 77 09’ 32 33’ - do - 20 Unnamed Peak (5860) 77 38’ 32 15’ Manali - Grampho Chhatru(RH)JitangPuti Runishigri (BC) I and summit attempt 21 Devachan (6265) 77 33’ 32 14’ Kulu - Manikaran (RH) - Tos SaramBase CampI, C and C - III and summit attempt 65 22 Papsura (6440) 77 33’ 32 12’ Manali (RH) - Manikaran (RH) - Tos(Vill)ShamshisariABCI,CII and C III and summit attempt 23 Whitae Sai l (Dharansura (6420) 77 34’ 32 12’ Kulu (RH) - Manikaran (RH) - Tos(Vill)ShamshisariABCI,CII and C III and summit attempt 24 Unnamed Peak (5790) 77 38’ 32 14’ Manali - Grampho - Chhatru(RH)Dhhota DaraBC,CI,C II and summit attempt 25 Tiger Toth (5980) 77 36’ 32 18’ Manali - Batal Base Camp - C - I,C - II,C - III and summit attempt 26 Unnamed Peak(5360) 77 47’ 32 08’ Batal - Karacha - Barasigri GlacierI,C IIand summit attempt 27 Unnamed Peak (6090) 77 42’ 32 14’ Grampho - Chhota Dara - Batal (HR)Karcha NalaI,C and summit attempt 28 Indra San (6223) 77 24’ 31 12’ Manali (RH) - Jagatsukh (RH) - AchhikaSeriTaintaI,CII,CIII,C IV and sum

67 mit attempt 29 Deo Tibba(6001) 77
mit attempt 29 Deo Tibba(6001) 77 23’ 32 11’ Manali (RH) - Jagatsukh (RH) - AchhikaSeriTaintaI,CII, (Duhangan col), CIII, and summit attempt 30 Alirathni Tibba(5470) 77 26’ 32 05’ Kuku (RH) - Malansa BC - C - I, C - II and summit attempt 31 Hanuman TIbba(5932) 77 02’ 32 20’ Manali - Solang - Dhundi (RH) - Beas Kun BC - ABC 32 Manali(5640) 77 03’ 32 24’ Dhundi (RH) - Beas Kund (BC) - C - I, C - II and summit attempt 33 Makerbeh(6069) 77 04’ 32 25’ Mandi – Palchan - Dhundi (RH)Beas Kund BCI, C II, C - III and summit attempt 34 Shikarbeh(6200) 77 03’ 32 23’ - do - 35 Behali Jot(6245) 76 35’ 32 50’ Udaipur (RH) – Margaon - BC (Tal Go) c II and summit attempt 36 Menthosa(6443) 76 42’ 32 55’ Manali – Rohtang pass - Tandi - Udhaipur (RH)Niyar MallahUrgos vill (last vill) BCI, C II and summit attempt 37 Phabrang(6172) 76 47’ 32 44’ - do - 38 Unnamed Peak(5472) 76 47’ 31 44’ Manali - Tandi - Udaipur - Miyar NallahKarpat BCI, C and summit attempt 66 39 Unnamed Peak (5598) 76 48’ 32 46’ Manali - Tandi - Udaipur - Miyar NallahKarpat BCI, C and summit attempt 40 Unnamed Peak (5666) 76 50’ 62 45’ Urgas - Chaliry forest - Gangupa NalahI, C II then summit 41 Kharcha Parbat (6270) 77 43’ 32 21’ Manali Batal (RH) - BC - ABC - C-I- summit camp and attempt to summit 42 Consolation Peak 77 23’ 32 12’ Kulu - Manali (RH) - Chikka - Chandertal II then summit 43 Hanuman Tibba I (5932) 77 02’ 32 21’ Manali - Dhundi - Beaskund - BC - C - I, C - II then summit 44 Hanuman TIbba - II (5366) 77 02’ 32 21’ - do - JAMMU & KASHMIR 45 Nun (7135) 76 01’ 33 59’ (East - Leh - Kargil - Panikhar - Gulmotongas (RH)I, C II,C - III and summit attempt 46 Kun (7077) 76 03’ 34 01’ Leh - Kargil - Panikhar - Gulmotongas (RH)I, C II, C - III and summit attempt 47 Pinnacle (6955) 76 05’ 34 01’ - do - 48 White Nmeedle (6420) 76 04’ 33 59’ - do - 49 Bobang (5971) 76 08’ 33 25&

68 #146; Leh - Harpass - Kijai Nala - N
#146; Leh - Harpass - Kijai Nala - Nagdal LakeI, CII summit attempt 50 Z - 2 peak (6152) 76 12’ 33 47’ Kargil - gulmotongas - RingdoomLalung Glacier BC - C - I, C - II then summit 51 Z - 3 Hill (6270) 76 19’ 33 42’ Kargil - Gulmotongas - Haskira Glacier - C - I, C - II then summi t 52 Z - I (6155) 76 08’ 33 56’ - do - 53 Z - 8 (6050) 76 20’ 33 50’ - do - 54 Kangri (5508) 77 28’ 34 00’ Leh - Stock Vill - (RH) - BC - ABCI, C II and summit attempt 55 Kangri (5900) 77 29’ 33 57’ - do - 56 Tanak Peak (5948) 76 06’ 33 48’ Kargil - (BC) - Sanku - Pan (RH) to BC - C - I, C - II then summit 57 Shingrugo 76 58’ 33 28’ Kargil - Padam - Pibting C - I, C - II then summit 58 Yan (6230) 76 04’ 33 00’ Leh (RH) - Gya - Gyamarnala - KongmaruleNimalingShangShangphy ABC then summit 67 UTTARAKHAND 59 Panwali Dwar(6663) 79 57’ 30 17’ Song (RH) – Khati - Dwalio - PhukiaBase CampI, C and summit attempt 60 Nanda Devi East(7437) 79 59’ 30 21’ Munsyari (RH) - Lilam - Martoli (Vill) Nasanpatti Bhadeligwar I, CII, C III and summit attempt 61 Nan dakhat(6545) 79 58’ 30 18’ Bharari (RH) Loharkhet - Khati - Dwali(Vill)Base Camp CI, C II, C - III summit attempt 62 Mrigthuni(6855) 79 49’ 30 17’ - do - 63 Maiktoli(6803) 79 52’ 30 16’ - do - 64 Trishul - I(7120) 79 46’ 30 18’ Ghat (RH) – Sitel - Sutol - Lat KopriChandniya GhatI, C - II, C - III summit attempt 65 Trishul - II(6690) 79 46’ 30 17’ - do - 66 Trishul - III(6008) 79 48’ 30 17’ - do - 67 Tharkot (6099) 79 49’ 30 13’ Bharari (RH) - Khati via DhakuriJatoliaSunderDungaSukhran Cave BC CII, C III and summit attempt 68 Nanda Ghunti(6390) 79 43’ 30 20’ Debal (RH) – Hemkund (BC) - RoopkundAttempt Nanda ghunti via the Ronti Saddle 69 Ronti(6063) 79 43’ 30 22’ - do - 70 Bhanoti(5645) 79 50’ 30 12’ Bharari (RH) - Loharkhet - Dhakuri Khati (Vill)Base Camp I, C II, and summit attempt 71 Baljuri(5922)

69 79 57’ 30 15’ Bharari (R
79 57’ 30 15’ Bharari (RH) - Loharkhet - Dhakuri Khati (Vill)Base Camp I, CII, C III and summit attempt 72 Nanda Kot(6861) 80 04’ 30 16’ Song (RH) Loharkhet - Dhakuri PasKhati (Vill)DwaliI, C II and summit attempt 73 Lepsa Dhura(5913) 80 04’ 30 14’ - do - 74 Unnamed Peak 77 16’ 32 32’ Domphu Gompa (RH) - Khoksar Nai Tempala Pass (BC)CI summit attempt 75 Bara sukha 78 36’ 31 04’ Uttarkashi - Dunga - Pura (RH) - TanguaRaniaBase Camp & C - II then summit attempt 76 Rudugaira(5819) 78 52’ 30 56’ Gangotri (RH) – Tapovan (BC) then summit 68 77 Swargtrohini - I(6252) 78 30’ 31 06’ Deherdun - Natwar & Sansiri (RH)Ta:ialOsalaBC, BC and summit attempt 78 Swar gtrohini - II(6278) 78 30’ 31 06’ - do - 79 Banderpunchi(6320) 78 33’ 31 00’ - do - 80 Srikanth(6133) 78 48’ 30 57’ Uttarkashi - Bhatwari - Sukki (RH)Hasil alsong Tel Gad NullahI, BC II and summit attempt 81 Gangotri - I(6672) 78 50’ 30 55’ Gangotri (RH) - Ruduagira Nallah II and summit attempt 82 Gangotri - II(6590) 78 51’ 30 54’ - do - 83 Gangotri - III(6577) 78 52’ 30 48’ - do - 84 Joanali(6632) 78 51’ 30 52’ - do - 85 Jogin - I(6465) 78 55’ 60 52’ - do - 86 Jogin - II(6342) 78 55’ 30 53’ Gangotri (RH) - Ruduagira Nallah II and summit attempt 87 Jogin - III(6166) 78 56’ 30 52’ - do - 88 Thalaysagar(6964) 78 59’ 30 51’ - do - 89 Manda(6568) 79 00’ 59 55’ Gangotri - Chirbas - BC - I, BC - II and summit attempt 90 Meru North(6450) 79 02’ 59 52’ Gangotri - Chirbas - Gaumukh - Tapovan BCI, BC II and summit attempt 91 Meru East(6261) 79 02’ 29 52’ - do - 92 Kirti Stambh(6270) 79 01’ 30 49’ Gangotri - Chirbas - Gaumukh - BC - I, BC - II and summit attempt 93 Bhatekhunta(6578) 79 02’ 30 48’ - do - 94 Kedarnath(6962) 79 04’ 30 47’ - do - 95 Kedr Dome(6830) 79 04’ 30 48’ - do - 96 Karcha Kund(6632) 79 07’ 30 46’ - do - 97 S

70 hivling(6543) 79 04’ 30 52’
hivling(6543) 79 04’ 30 52’ Gangotri - Gaumukh - Nandaban - BC - I, BC - II and summit attempt 98 Bhagirath - I(6856) 79 09’ 30 51’ - do - 99 Bhagirath - II(6512) 79 09’ 30 51’ - do - 100 Bhagirath - III(6454) 79 08’ 30 52’ - do - 101 Vasuki Parhal(6792) 79 10’ 30 52’ - do - 102 Satopaqnth(7075) 79 13’ 30 50’ - do - 69 103 Sudarshan Parbat(6507) 79 05’ 30 58’ Gangtori - Gaumikh - BC - I, BC - II and summit attempt 104 Changabang(6866) 79 55’ 30 29’ Joshimath (RH) - Lata Vill. Belta - LatakharkDibrugattaUpper DeodiI, CII and summit attempt 105 Nilkantha(6597) 79 24’ 30 43’ Joshimath - Badrinath - BC - I and summit attempt 106 Chaukhamba - I(7886) 79 15’ 30 43’ Joshimath - Mana Vill - BC - I, BC - II, BC - III and summit attempt 107 Chaukhamba - II(7070) 79 15’ 30 43’ - do - 108 Chaukhamba - III(6995) 79 15’ 30 43’ - do - 109 Chaukhamba - IV(6854) 79 15’ 30 43’ - do - 110 Changuch(6322) 80 02 30 17’ Bharari (RH) - Loharkhet - Khati - Dwali (Vill)Base CampI, C II and summit attempt TREKKING PEAKS 111 Stok Kangri(6150) 77 28’ 33 59’ Leh - Stok Vill(RH) - TC - II - BC - C - I - C - II and summit attempt 112 Ladakhi(H.P) 77 03’ 32 22’ Dhundi (RH) - Beas Kund(BC) - AB - C - I and summit attempt 113 Friendship (6284) 77 12’ 32 23’ Dhundi (RH) - Beas Kund(BC) - ABC - C - I and summit attempt Note:Prior permission of the Central Government is not required for climbing the above mentioned peaks. However, if the expedition team includes nationals of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, prior permission of the Central Government will be required.This is also subject to Indian Mountaineering Foundation specifying the routes, attach liaison officer and impose such restrictions as it may deem necessary. 70 Appendix List I LIST OF RECOGNISED PROTESTANT SOCIETIESAmerican Reformed Mission(Reformed Church of America).American Friends Mission (Friends Foreign Missionary Society)American Lutheran Church Mission (Columbia, Ohio).The United Church Board for World Ministr

71 ies.The United Presbyterian Church in th
ies.The United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and relations.Assemblies of God Mission (Springfield, Mission).Ceylon and India General Mission.Church of the Nazarence.Christian and Missionary Alliance.Free Methodist Mission.National Holiness Missionary Society.Protestant Episcopal Church Mission.Reformed Presbyterian Mission.Scandinavian Alliance Mission of N. America.United Lutheran Church MissionAmerican Wesleyan Methodist MissionUnited Christian Missionary Society.National Council of Y.M.C.A.American Advent Christian Mission.American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society.American Memnonite Brethern Mission Board of American Memnonite Mission.General Conference of Momnonite Mission of N. America.United Missionary Society Memnonite Brethern in Christ.General Brotherhood Board Church of the Brethren.Associated Reformed Presbyterian Mission.Baptist General Conference Mission.Christian Mission, Mahoba.Methodist Church in South Asia.Vellore Christian Medical College Board.Basel Evangelical Mission.Danish Mission Society of Heelerup.West Jeypore Missionary Society (SchleswingHolesteir).Evangelical National Missionary Society of Stockholm (Evangelical Fosterlands Stiffen)Liepzing Evangelical Lugheran Mission.Santhal Missions of the Northern Churches Danish Board.Santhal Missions of the Northern Churches Norwegian Board.Swedish Missionary Society (Svensha Mission for bunder)Women’s Missionary Society (Kunhliga Mission Arbetare)Church of Sweden Mission (Svensha Kyrkans Mission)Gossner Missionary Society.Norwegian Free Evangelical Mission.Swedish Alliance Mission (Svenska Alliansmissioner)Swedish Baptist MissionMemnonite Board of Missions and Charities. ��71 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;46. Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Advent Christian Denomination.General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists.Missouri Lutheran Evangelical India Mission. List II LIST OF RECOGNISED CATHOLIC SOCIETIESociety of Jesus.Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross, Liege.Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, Ghent.Congregation of the Missionary Canonesses of St. Augustine.Franciscan Sisters of St. Mary of the Angels, Angers.Institute of Natre Damedes Missions, Deal.Monastery of the Good Shephered, Angers. Society of the Sisters of Jesus and Mary.Institute of Foreign Missions,

72 Milan. Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.
Milan. Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.Daughters of the Cross, Chavanod.Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis of Sales, Annecy. Congregation of Sisters of St. Hoseph of Chamberty.Congregation of Sisters of St. Hoseph, Annecy.Order of Discalced Carmelities.Society of the Holy CrossSociety for Foreign Missions, Paris.Society of Little Sisters of the Poor, France.Society of the Daughters of St. Francis of Sales.Society of St. Ann ‘Della Providenza” Turin.The silvestrine Congregation of the Order of St. Banedict.The Salesian Congregation of Don Dosco, Turin.The Society of the Sisters of St. Anns, Institute Baldegg, Lucerne.Missionary Borthers of St. Francis of Assisi.Congregation of the Missions, Rue de Sevres, Paris.Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph de Cluny Rue Mechain, Paris.The Society of the Daughters of Charity Canossian.Order of Premonstratensians. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph de Tarses, Hautes Pyreness France.Congregation OF THE Ursulines of Thildonck (Belgium).Brothers of St. Gabriel.St. Joseph's Society for Foreign Missions.Order of the Friars Minor Capuchin.Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyons.Sisters of St. Charles.Community of the Poor Clarisses.The Society of the Divine World.The Order of Annons Regular of St. Augustine.Society of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate.The Society of the Franciscan Nuns of the perpetual (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament).Order of the most Holy Savior. ��72 &#x/MCI; 2 ;&#x/MCI; 2 ;42. The Pious Society of St. Paul.The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.Instt. Of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Presentation Nuns.Congregation of Irish Christian Brothers.Sisters of the Holy Cross, Menzingen, Switzerland.Catechist Missionaries Sisters of Mary Immaculate.Brothers of St. Patrick.Society of the Sacred Heart.the Redemptorist Fathers.Congregation of Daughters of the Sacred Heart (Malta).Congregation of Sisters of Charity, Milan.Society of the Adoration Nuns of Madrid.Missionaries de Cristo Jesus.Congregation of Franciscan Sisters in India.Society of the "Queen of the Apostles".Society of Franciscans Servant of Mary, Blosis, France.Medical Sisters Missionary.Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Ghost.Little Sisters of St. Francis Angers, France.Society of Mary, Jesus and Joseph, Hertogenbosch.Sisters of St. Francis.Society of the Catholic Medical Missionary.Si