PARTICIPANTS’ INFORMATION
“Joint ITU-GISFI Workshop on Bridging the Standardization Gap:
Sustainable Rural Communications”
Bangalore, India, (17-18 December 2012)
DATE and VENUE
The Joint ITU-GISFI workshop meeting on Bridging the Standardization Gap: Sustainable Rural
Communications will be convened on 17-18 December 2012 in Bangalore, India.
The meeting will take place at:
The Oberoi Bangalore,
M. G Road,
Bangalore 560001
Telephone: 08041358137/8138
URL: www.oberoihotels.com
Focal Point for the meeting:
Name: Ms. Vibha Shetty
Email: vibha.shetty@oberoihotels.co
Telephone: (91) 9886055867
WORKING LANGUAGE
Working language for the meeting is English.
TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS
There are airport shuttles available to the venue.
In addition, participants can also call for taxis on the following numbers:
Meru cabs 080 44224422
Citi taxi 080 65624533
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VISA INFOMRATION
The visa contact person and full details are:
Mr. T. R Dua, Vice Chairman
Global ICT Standardisation Forum for India (GISFI)
Suite 303, 3rd Floor, Tirupati Plaza, Plot No.11,
Pocket-4, Sector 11, Dwarka
New Delhi -110075 (India)
E-mail: tilakrajdua@gmail.com, tr.dua@gisfi.org
CC to: Mr. Willson Norris, Wilson.norris@gisfi.org
Telephone: +91-11-45102215
Fax: +91-11-42508491
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Hotel information:
The Oberoi Hotel
37-39, M.G Road;
Bangalore- 560 001; India
T: +91 (80) 25585858 Extn: 8117
D: +91 (80) 41358117
M: +91 (0) 9886055867
Bangalore, India
Web: www.oberoihotels.com
Contact person at the hotel for room booking
based on special rates:
Ms. Vibha Shetty
Assistant Sales Manager, National
Sales - Bangalore
T: +91 (80) 25585858 Extn: 8117
D: +91 (80) 41358117
M: +91 (0) 9886055867
E: vibha.shetty@oberoigroup.com
F: +91 (80) 41358158
A block booking of 35 rooms is available from 16 to 20 December 2012. More bookings are
possible. The rates, which are quoted below are inclusive of:
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Buffet breakfast
15% discount on Spa
15% discount on laundry are as follows:
Check-in: December 16th 2012
Check-out: December 20th 2012
Deluxe Category:
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Single occupancy - INR 6,000 + taxes
Double occupancy INR 6,750 + taxes
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Luxury Category:
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Single occupancy - INR 7,500 + taxes
Double occupancy INR 8,250 + taxes
Premier Category:
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Single occupancy - INR 9,000 + taxes
Double occupancy INR 9,750 + taxes
Executive Suite:
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Single occupancy - INR 12,000 + taxes
Double occupancy INR 12,750 + taxes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BANGALORE, INDIA
After India gained independence in 1947, Bangalore evolved into a manufacturing hub for heavy
industries such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Indian Space Research Organization.
Within the last decade, the establishment and success of high technology firms in Bangalore
have lead to the growth of Information Technology (IT) in India. IT firms in Bangalore employ
about 30% of India's pool of 1 million IT professionals.
The city is also the Training Center for the Indian Air Force, the Madras Engineering Group
(MEG) and Central Military Police, the latter two being arms of the Indian Army.
Bangalore is the scientific hub of India and it has the world renowned and the oldest Research
University, Indian Institute of Science. The other research institutes are the Indian Institute of
Astrophysics, the Raman Research Institute, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced
Scientific Research, the National Center for Biological Science and the Indian Statistical
Institute.
There are numerous gardens and historical sites within the city to keep you occupied. The
Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat is the prime attraction. The Government Museum of
Bangalore and the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum are worth visiting. The
Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, which holds a number of flower shows, especially during the
Republic Day, attracts several tourists. The Fort and Palace of Tipu Sultan and Palace are other
important places in Bangalore. You may pray at the temple dedicated to Nandi, the Bull besides
the Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara Cave Temple and the
Someshwara Temple. The Ulsoor Lake is an ideal spot for picnics.
WEATHER
Bangalore is situated in the Deccan Plateau, with an average elevation of 920 m above sea level.
Due to its elevation Bangalore enjoys a pleasant and equable climate throughout the year. The
highest temperature in December remains around 26°C / 79°F and minimum 16°C / 61°F
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TIME ZONE
IST (UTC +5:30)
BANKING/ATM FACILITIES
These are available in the vicinity of the Hotel Oberoi
ELECTRICITY (VOLTAGE USED)
Electricity in India is 240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. You will require a voltage
converter if you are carrying a device that does not accept 240 Volts at 50 Hertz. The voltage
and type of adapters used by foreign participants: 220VAC50Hz
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Please visit http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/Health_regulation2.htm for vaccination
requirements
LOCAL HOST CONTACT
Name: Subhashini Rajaram
Email: subhashini.rajaram@huawei.com
Telephone: 91 9986004439