Main conference, November 10-12, 2009. Tourist trips: (either or all options available): November 13-16; November 13-18
Weather: The weather at Guwahati and adjoining areas during November is the most pleasant one with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 14 degrees Celsius at night and maximum 24 degrees Celsius at daytime. There will be no rainfall in November.
Guwahati, Dispur - State Capital of Assam, INDIA
Guwahati, Assam, the gateway to the northeast is well connected with the rest of India by air, rail and road. The Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Guwahati is 18 km from the city center and is well connected to New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Deccan, Kingfisher Airlines, SpiceJet and Indigo fly operate regular flights to Guwahati from New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Air India also operates an international weekly flight between Bangkok and Guwahati.
Applying for a Visa is mandatory. A Vaccination is not required to our knowledge, but to be on the safe side, you should also contact the Indian Missions in your country.
Foreign Nationals desirous of coming into India are required to possess a valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa.There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India and no fee is charged for immigration facilities at the airports. Foreign passengers should ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian Visa before they start their journey to India except nationals of Nepal and Bhutan who do not require visa to enter India and nationals of Maldives who do not require visa for entry in India for a period up to 90 days (a separate Visa regime exists for diplomatic/official passport holders).
The Consular Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for issuance of Indian visas to the foreign nationals for their visit for various purposes. This facility is granted through various Indian missions abroad.
Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. The
High Commission reserves the right on granting and deciding type/duration
of visa irrespective of the fees tendered at the time of making
application. Granting of Visa does not confer the right of entry to India
and is subject to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities.
Specific Visas are granted for a variety of purposes. Listed below in a
tabular form are the types of visa; categorized on the basis of purpose
of staying in India.
Type | Period | Documents Required |
Tourist Visa | 6 months | Docs supporting the applicant's financial standing |
Business Visa | One or more years | Letter from the sponsoring organization |
Student Visa | For the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less | Proof of admission to recognized Universities/Institutions in India |
Transit Visa | Maximum for 15 Days | Evidence of onward travel to a destination outside India |
Conference Visa | For the duration of the Conference | Letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference |
Visa application form is available at the office of Indian Embassy in the country where the NRI/PIO resides. Visa form for nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh are generally different. All NRIs/PIOs, including children (who don't possess OCI or PIO card) need to apply for Visa in separate visa forms.
Visas can be applied for in person or by post at the High Commission of India based in the country from where the candidate intends to depart for India. Specific visas are granted for a variety of purposes that are aforementioned.
Generally the following documents are required for obtaining Indian Visa. However, the requirement may vary from country to country.
Persons of Indian Origins and Non-Resident Indians who possess either OCI (Overseas Indian Citizenship) or PIO card don't need Indian Visa. OCI and PIO give them the freedom to visit India without visa. OCI and PIO cards are multi-purpose life long visa for visiting India.
However, those NRIs and PIOs who don't have OCI or PIO card can apply for and get Indian visa through the procedure mentioned above. For more details visit our Section on 'Indian Missions/Embassies Abroad'
The conference venues will be:
The following facilities will be made available to all the attendees for the conference period in all the venues and hotels:
Hotel Rooms will be available in 3-Star and above standard hotels with rentals starting from 60 Euro per night for a single room and 120 Euro for a double room. The organizers will take care of the hotel bookings at discounted rates for the convenience of the attendees. Lunch will be provided free during the conference days. On the first day, the organizers would like to invite all attendees to a welcome dinner.
Cultural evenings would be organized on all the nights of
the conference. Assam is known for its rich cultural heritage and
hospitality.
(A) Luxury 4 Star Hotels:
(B) Luxury 3 Star Hotels:
(B) Luxury 2 Star Hotels:
Nearest Airport: It is the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, 18 Km from Guwahati city.
Flight Connections to Guwahati:
(A) Flight Schedule from New Delhi:
Departure |
Airlines |
Days |
Arrival |
Flight Num |
05:30 |
Indigo |
Daily |
07:50 |
6E201, |
07:45 |
Indian |
Tue/Thu/Sat |
11:05 |
IC880 |
09:55 |
Air Sahara |
Daily |
12:05 |
S2311 |
10:15 |
Jet Airways |
Mon/Wed/Fri |
12:25 |
9W601 |
10:15 |
Jet Airways |
Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun |
13:40 |
9W602 |
10:30 |
Kingfisher |
Tue/Thu/Sat |
13:05 |
IT3334 |
10:30 |
Kingfisher |
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun |
13:45 |
IT3334 |
10:45 |
Indian |
Wed/Sun |
13:00 |
IC889 |
11:15 |
Indian |
Mon/Fri |
13:30 |
IC879 |
11:25 |
Spice Jet |
Tue/Thu/Sat |
14:00 |
SG881 |
11:25 |
Spice Jet |
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun |
14:45 |
SG882 |
13:40 |
Jet Airways |
Daily |
15:50 |
9W607 |
(B) Flight Schedule from Mumbai:
Departure |
Airlines |
Days |
Arrival |
Flight Num |
06:50 |
Jet Airways |
Daily |
11:20 |
9W201 |
09:20 |
Indigo |
Daily |
14:20 |
6E321, |
10:40 |
Kingfisher |
Daily |
13:55 |
IT162 |
(C) Flight Schedule from Kolkata:
Departure |
Airlines |
Days |
Arrival |
Flight Num |
06:10 |
Air Sahara |
Daily |
07:15 |
S2361 |
06:20 |
Kingfisher |
Daily |
08:10 |
IT4569 |
08:15 |
Alliance Air |
Mon/Tue/Wed/Sun |
10:55 |
CD7703 |
09:50 |
Indian |
Daily |
11:00 |
IC229 |
10:10 |
Jet Airways |
Daily |
11:20 |
9W201 |
10:45 |
Kingfisher |
Daily Ex Sun |
11:55 |
IT431 |
10:50 |
Indigo |
Daily |
12:10 |
6E207, |
10:55 |
Air Sahara |
Daily |
12:10 |
S2363 |
12:35 |
Spice Jet |
Daily |
13:35 |
SG528 |
13:00 |
Indigo |
Daily |
14:20 |
6E321, |
13:50 |
Jet Airways |
Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun |
16:00 |
9W619 |
13:55 |
Kingfisher |
Sun |
15:05 |
IT431 |
17:15 |
Alliance Air |
Mon/Tue/Wed/Sun |
18:40 |
CD7729 |
18:00 |
Jet Airways |
Daily Ex Sun |
19:10 |
9W627 |
Flight connections from Guwahati:
(A) Flight Schedule to New Delhi
Departure |
Airlines |
Days |
Arrival |
Flight Num |
11:00 |
Indigo |
Daily |
13:25 |
6E202, |
11:45 |
Indian |
Tue/Thu/Sat |
13:50 |
IC880 |
13:15 |
Jet Airways |
Mon/Wed/Fri |
16:50 |
9W601 |
13:35 |
Kingfisher |
Tue/Thu/Sat |
16:50 |
IT3334 |
14:15 |
Indian |
Mon/Fri |
17:40 |
IC879 |
14:15 |
Kingfisher |
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun |
16:50 |
IT3334 |
14:20 |
Jet Airways |
Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun |
16:50 |
9W602 |
14:30 |
Spice Jet |
Tue/Thu/Sat |
17:55 |
SG881 |
15:15 |
Spice Jet |
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun |
17:55 |
SG882 |
15:30 |
Air Sahara |
Daily |
17:45 |
S2312 |
16:30 |
Jet Airways |
Daily |
18:45 |
9W608 |
16:40 |
Indian |
Wed/Sun |
18:55 |
IC890 |
(B) Flight Schedule to Mumbai
Departure |
Airlines |
Days |
Arrival |
Flight Num |
07:45 |
Air Sahara |
Daily |
12:05 |
S2702 |
15:15 |
Kingfisher |
Daily |
18:35 |
IT165 |
15:30 |
Indigo |
Daily |
20:20 |
6E322 |
(C) Flight Schedule to Kolkata
Departure |
Airlines |
Days |
Arrival |
Flight Num |
07:45 |
Air Sahara |
Daily |
09:00 |
S2702 |
11:40 |
Indian |
Daily |
12:50 |
IC230 |
12:00 |
Jetair |
Daily |
13:10 |
9W207 |
12:40 |
Indigo |
Daily |
14:00 |
6E208, |
13:30 |
Alliance Air |
Mon/Tue/Wed/Sun |
16:10 |
CD7704 |
14:05 |
Spice Jet |
Daily |
15:10 |
SG527 |
15:25 |
Air Sahara |
Daily |
16:35 |
S2364 |
15:30 |
Indigo |
Daily |
16:50 |
6E322, |
16:00 |
Kingfisher |
Daily |
17:10 |
IT432 |
16:35 |
Jet Airways |
Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun |
18:45 |
9W620 |
17:40 |
Kingfisher |
Tue/Thu/Sat |
20:10 |
IT4576 |
17:50 |
Kingfisher |
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun |
20:10 |
IT4559 |
19:05 |
Alliance Air |
Mon/Wed/Sun |
20:35 |
CD7730 |
19:40 |
Alliance Air |
Tue |
21:10 |
CD7730 |
19:40 |
Jetair |
Daily Ex Sun |
20:50 |
9W628 |
The organizers would try their best to offer special discounted prices for both international and local flights as well as sightseeing tours.
(A) Round Trip Airfare to Guwahati City
Travel sponsorship will be provided for special contributors from developing countries and the handicapped.
The organizers will arrange free transport by shuttle bus/taxi between all venues/hotels and also provide free pick up and drop in at the airport before and after the conference. Volunteers will be provided to accompany the visitors for local sightseeing tours also.
Mahendra Kumar Yadava
Prof. Gautam Barua
Anupam Barman,
Monoj Baruah,
Biju Phukan Bhagabati
(All members are committed to planning the conference during the last four weeks before OooCon 2009):
PROF. GAUTAM BARUAH, DIRECTOR, IIT GUWAHATI
MAHENDRA KUMAR YADAVA, MD AMTRON
ANUPAM BARMAN, SYSTEM CONSULTANT, AMTRON
MONOJ BARUAH, PROJECT MANAGER, AMTRON
BIJU PHUKAN BHAGABATI, TECHNICAL OFFICER, AMTRON
RANGALAL MAZUMDAR, GENERAL MANAGER (BO), AMTRON
SANJIB SARMAH, MANAGER, AMTRON
SHYAMAL BHUYAN, DM, AMTRON
BABITA GOSWAMI, ADDITIONAL MANAGER, AMTRON
MUKUL KALITA, ADDITIONAL MANAGER, AMTRON
ARUP BARMAN, DM, AMTRON
ANUPAM SARMA, MD OFFICE INCHARGE, AMTRON
GAUTAM DAS, HW ENGINEER, AMTRON
RAJIB RANJAN DAS, DM, AMTRON
JYOTI PRASAD, DM, AIIL
DR. AMRIT PAL SINGH, GAUHATI UNIVERSITY
DR. ABHIJIT SARMA, GAUHATI UNIVERSITY
DR. HERAMBA BAILUNG, IASST
NIRANJAN BHAGOBATY, IASST
UTPAL HAZARIKA, ISS
In 400 words or less, answer this question:
Why should the Community award OOoCon 2009/2010 to your team?
Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (AMTRON) is representing the Guwahati OpenOffice.org community and is pleased to propose Guwahati, Assam (INDIA) as the second OpenOffice.org Conference outside of Europe in this year 2009.
AMTRON is a big promoter of OpenOffice.org and hopes to contribute for its cause. The Government of Assam has continuously shown its patronage towards OpenOffice.org since the year 2006 and with this initiative, the IT Department through its nodal agency – AMTRON has been capable of taking up major projects in open source and promoting OpenOffice.org in offices, schools, colleges and universities within and outside Assam. We are regularly holding seminars and workshops on ODF/ OpenOffice.org and LINUX. We are also keenly focused on developing and providing local language support on LINUX to the local communities. In India we are one of the most committed lot on the OpenOffice.org and LINUX.
The Government of India has launched the National eGovernance Plan (NeGP), which is one of the biggest government driven IT & ICT initiative in the world covering State Wide Area Networks, citizen-centric service delivery windows, Data centers and other requisite infrastructure. In Assam, AMTRON is the nodal agency for implemnattion of these programmes; and most of it is happening on Open source, Open standards, ODF and 100% OpenOffice.org.
Holding of the OooCon2009 at Guwahati would usher a new era in not only in Assam, but also in India and and the rest of the South East Asia. Almost 25-30% of the population working in the IT Industry in India belongs to Assam and the North East India. OooCon2009 at Guwahati would rightly put the focus on developing countries where the Governments are fast adopting OpenOffice.org as the best possible solution to roll out major IT initiatives for the citizens, school children and the employees.
Guwahati is the gateway to several exciting tourist spots such as Shillong, Darjeeling and Gangtok. In Assam itself there are two great World Heritage Sites, namely Kaziranga National Park and the Manas Wild Life Sanctuary. Guwahati can be considered as a feast for the OpenOffice.org conference attendees and has the required infrastructure to be one of the best locations worldwide. By organizing the International Conference on OpenOffice.org this year, the people of Assam would feel very proud in extending the boundaries to the world of OpenOffice.org and its contributors and provide many business opportunities for this region and India as a whole.