PRACTICAL INFORMATION 4Th OECD World Forum on Statistics, Knowledge and Policy Measuring Well-Being for Development and Policy Making
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION 4th OECD World Forum on Statistics, Knowledge and Policy Measuring Well-Being for Development and Policy Making 16-19 October 2012 New Delhi, India Measuring Well-Being for Development and Policy Making 16-19 October 2012, Ashok Convention Centre, New Delhi, India Practical Information This practical information note is designed to give you all information required for your stay in New Delhi and complements the Event Guide. If you have any queries, please contact the New Delhi 2012 Co-ordination Team at [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS ........................................................................... 2 2. ARRIVING IN NEW DELHI ...................................................................... 2 3. ACCOMMODATION ................................................................................ 3 4. CONFERENCE VENUE........................................................................... 4 5. CONFERENCE BADGES ........................................................................ 4 6. CONFERENCE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE ...................................... 5 7. VISIT TO THE TAJ MAHAL ..................................................................... 6 8. GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................... 6 9. EMERGENCY NUMBERS ....................................................................... 7 10. TOURIST SITES OF INTEREST ............................................................. 8 11. CONFERENCE CENTRE LAYOUT AND MAPS ................................... 10 4th OECD World Forum, New Delhi, 16-19 October 2012 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 1. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Please ensure that you have all the necessary documents for your trip. Most participants will be required to present a valid passport and an entry visa to India. 2. ARRIVING IN NEW DELHI Indira Gandhi International Airport (http://www.newdelhiairport.in/traveller.aspx) is the primary airport in New Delhi, situated in West Delhi, 15 kms from the conference venue. For those who wish to take a shuttle from New Delhi airport to the official Forum hotels (Ashok Hotel, Samrat Hotel, Le Meridien Hotel, Lalit Hotel, Hans Plaza Hotel, Shangri-la Hotel, Janpath Hotel and Royal Plaza Hotel), please be sure to provide your flight details, including arrival and departure time, in your registration form. When you clear immigration, make your way to the 4th OECD World Forum welcome desk, situated just outside the customs area, where a 4th OECD World Forum banner will be prominently displayed. Agents will be present at the counter to assist delegates to reach their destination. The counter will be operational on 13-15 October 2012. If you are arriving before or after these dates you will be met at the airport by a driver who will be holding a sign with your name on it, provided you filled in your arrival time in your registration form. Should you prefer to take a taxi, official taxis can be found at the exit of the airport. The cost to reach your hotel should be between 300 - 500 INR. Please note that for the return journey, you will require a printed copy of your airline ticket to gain access to the airport. 2 4th OECD World Forum, New Delhi, 16-19 October 2012 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 3. ACCOMMODATION Should you experience any difficulties with your accommodation please write to: [email protected]. OFFICIAL FORUM HOTELS HOTEL ADDRESS CONTACT The Ashok Hotel Dimplomatic Enclave, Tel: +91 11 2611 0101 CONFERENCE VENUE 50-B Chanakyapuri, +91 11 2611 6161 New Delhi, 110021 Fax: +91 11 2687 6060 +91 11 2687 3216 www.theashok.com The Samrat Hotel Kautilya Marg Tel.: +91 11 2611 0606 Chanakyapuri Fax: +91 11 2688 7047 New Delhi, 110021 http://hotelsamrat.co.in/en Janpath Hotel Janpath, Connaught Place Tel : +91 11 2334 0070 New Delhi, 110 001 Le Meridien Windsor Place, Janpath Tel: +91 11 2371 0101 New Delhi, 110 001 Fax: +91 11 371 6996 www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/index. html The Lalit Bharat Hotels Limited Barakhamba Avenue, Tel: +91 11 4444 7777 Connaught Place, Fax: +91 11 4444 1234 New Delhi, 110 001 www.thelalit.com/ The Hans Plaza Hotel 15, Barakhamba Road, Tel: +91 11 2331 6868 New Delhi, 110 001 +91 11 6615 0000 Fax : +91 11 6615 0000 www.hanshotels.com Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel 19, Ashoka Road, Tel: +91 11 4119 1919 Connaught Place Fax: +91 11 4119 1988 New Delhi, 110 001 www.shangri-la.com/newdelhi/erosshangrila The Royal Plaza Hotel 19, Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, Tel: + 91 11 43555555 New Delhi, 110001 Fax: + 91 11 43555556 + 91 11 43555557 http://www.hoteltheroyalplaza.com/the_royal _plaza/index.aspx 3 4th OECD World Forum, New Delhi, 16-19 October 2012 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 4. CONFERENCE VENUE Conference centre The conference will be held at the Ashok Hotel conference centre which is conveniently located in the New Delhi Diplomatic Enclave (Dimplomatic Enclave, 50-B Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021 INDIA, www.theashok.com). The conference centre is air conditioned and equipped with simultaneous interpretation facilities (French and English). A Forum Information Desk will be open in the Lobby Area of the Ashok Hotel from 16-19 October, 08:30-20:30. Delegates can access internet, print, scan, photocopy and fax documents free of charge at the Internet Corner, across from the plenary room. Wireless internet will also be available in some areas of the Convention Hall. Shuttle buses will be available to transport registered participants between the Forum hotels and the conference centre. Please consult the signage in your hotel for departure times. Receptions and dinners All participants are invited to three cultural gala dinners. ♦ Tuesday 16 October on the front lawn of the Ashok Hotel ♦ Wednesday 17 October at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi (approximately 3 kms from the Ashok Hotel) ♦ Thursday 18 October at the Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon, Haryana (approximately 20 kms from the Ashok Hotel) Shuttle buses will be provided from the Ashok Hotel and back to the official Forum hotels on both Wednesday and Thursday evening. 5. CONFERENCE BADGES Participants will receive their conference badge and pack upon check-in at any of the official Forum hotels. A registration desk will also be available in the lobby area of the Ashok Hotel should you not have obtained your badge when checking-in at your hotel. Your badge is your passport to the Forum, please wear it where it is visible at all times. In case of loss, please go to the Forum Information Desk, located in the lobby of the Ashok Hotel. 4 4th OECD World Forum, New Delhi, 16-19 October 2012 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 6. CONFERENCE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE 08:00* Buses depart from the Forum hotels to the Ashok Day 1 Hotel conference centre Tuesday, 16 October 2012 08:30 Registration desk opens at the Ashok Hotel conference centre 09:00-18:20** Conference sessions 19:00 Cultural evening with gala dinner in the Ashok Hotel conference centre After evening Buses will be provided at the end of the evening back to the official Forum hotels 08:00* Buses depart from the Forum hotels to the Ashok Day 2 Hotel conference centre Wednesday, 17 October 2012 08:30 Registration desk opens at the Ashok Hotel conference centre 09:00-18:30** Conference sessions 19:00 Cultural evening with gala dinner at the Taj Palace Hotel (Buses provided from Ashok Hotel) After evening Buses will be provided at the end of the evening from the Taj Palace Hotel to the official Forum hotels 08:00* Buses depart from the Forum hotels to the Ashok Day 3 Hotel conference centre Thursday, 18 October 2012 08:30 Registration desk opens at the Ashok Hotel conference centre 09:00-17:20** Conference sessions 19:00 Cultural evening with gala dinner at the Kingdom of Dreams (Buses provided from Ashok Hotel) After evening Buses will be provided at the end of the evening from the Kingdom of Dreams to the official Forum hotels 08:00* Buses depart from the Forum hotels to the Ashok Day 4 Hotel conference centre Friday, 19 October 2012 08:30 Registration desk opens at the Ashok Hotel conference centre 09:20-18:00** Conference sessions 18:00 End of conference and departure of shuttle buses from the conference centre to official Forum hotels Departure of participants – Buses will be available to transport participants to the airport. *Please consult the signage in your hotel for exact departure times. **Session times are subject to change, please refer to the latest programme available at the Forum Information Desk, located in the lobby of the Ashok Hotel. 5 4th OECD World Forum, New Delhi, 16-19 October 2012 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 7. VISIT TO THE TAJ MAHAL The Government of India has organised a visit to the Taj Mahal, in Agra on Saturday, 20 October for foreign delegates who indicated their interest on the online registration form. Buses will leave official Forum hotels at 07:00 and will return to New Delhi at approximately 21:00. Participants are requested to kindly be at the entrance of their hotel by 06:30 in the morning to board the buses. Luggage can be left either at the Ashok Hotel or loaded directly on the bus. 8. GENERAL INFORMATION New Delhi Facts Altitude: 293 m above sea level Population: 16.75 million (Census of India 2011) Time zone: GMT + 5:30 hrs Telephone: International access code - 00 Country code - 91 New Delhi city code - 11 Average Temperature: In October, weather is pleasant with temperatures range between 19°C (67°F) and 33°C (91°F) and 1.6 average rainy days. Desirable Clothes: Cotton and light woolens are recommended for the autumn. Rainfall: 714 mm Monsoon: July to mid-September Best time to visit: October to March Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi. Hindi is the official language of the country but English is well used. Religions: Hinduism is the religion of 86.8% of New Delhi's population. There are also large communities of Muslims (6.3%), Sikhs (2.4%), Jains (1.1%) and Christians (0.9%). Getting around in New Delhi The best way to get around New Delhi is by hiring a car or taking a taxi.