Common questions relating to World Hindi Conference 

Question: When and where is World Hindi Conference being organised?

Answer: World Hindi Conference is being organised in New York from 13th to 15th July 2007. 

Question: Who is organising the event?

Answer: World Hindi conference is being organised by Government of India. Coordination work relating to the conference is being looked after by Ministry of External Affairs. In New York, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is taking care of local arrangements with help from other Hindi organisations based in the US.

Question: Has there been any committee constituted to oversee the event?

Answer: A steering committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Sh. Anand Sharma, Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs. The committee consists of 33 Non-Official members and 14 Official members. The Non-official members include parliamentarians, Hindi scholars, Journalists, Littérateurs, experts etc. Eleven sub committees have also been constituted to oversee different aspects of the conference.

Question: How many sessions would be organised during the conference?

Answer: There would be a total of nine academic sessions. Apart from these, there would be an inaugural session on 13th July 2007, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. There would also be a Closing Ceremony on 15th July 2007, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. 

Question: I want to read a paper during the conference. What should I do?

Answer: Please send a summary of the paper you intend to read (in maximum 300 words) by May 20, 2007 to the address mentioned below. If the paper is accepted, you would be informed about the same. 

Section Officer (Hindi),
235, Ministry of External Affairs,
South Block, New Delhi- 110 011. 

Question: I wish to participate in the conference on my own. How do I proceed?

Answer: Registration fee is Rs. 4000 in Indian currency and US$ 90 in American dollars. The delegates will have the facility to register themselves on-line followed by registration fees by DD or Pay Order within one week of registration. Once the amount is credited into the designated account, the delegate concerned will be given a confirmation letter indicating a registration number. This letter can be presented with their visa applications to the US Embassy/Consulate. The registration fees can be sent to:

Section Officer (Hindi),
235, Ministry of External Affairs,
South Block, New Delhi- 110 011. 

Question: What is the mode of payment?

Answer: Registration fees in Indian Rupees will be paid by DD or Pay order of Rs. 4000 drawn in favour of 'Pay and Accounts Officer, M/o External Affairs' (payments by cash or cheques will not be accepted).

Payments in US$ in America and by delegates from countries other than India will be made by DD or Pay order of US$ 90 drawn in favour of 'CGI, New York 8th World Hindi Conference'.

Question: Are there any deadlines?

Answer: The last date for registration for the conference and payment of fee has been extended upto June 10, 2007.  Delegates registering after 31st May 2007 may kindly ensure that the registration fee is paid along with their registration.  The fee should reach Ministry of External Affairs in India and Consulate General of India, New York positively by June 10, 2007.