Embassies
ECI registration of NRIs:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is in the process of registration of NRIs as overseas electors. The present number of overseas electors is insignificant in comparison to the number of NRIs. Overseas/NRI electors can submit their details in NVSP (National Voters Services Portal) for inclusion of their names in the State Level Electoral roll which should furnish full details of address in the country outside India where they are currently residing.
An Overseas Indian (NRI) can get registered/enrolled in the electoral roll by filing an application in prescribed Form 6A before the Electoral Registration Officer or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer of the constituency at the place of residence of the applicant in India according to the address given in his/her passport. For any queries (including FAQs) in this regard, all concerned may contact the following telephone numbers which are given below: Telephone: 0091-11-23717391-98; Fax 0091-11-23713412.
For more details please log on to www. eci.nic.in
Indian Embassy notice:
At the initiative of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, a scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals has been launched by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturuopathy, Unani, Sidha & Homeopathy) to spread the traditional knowledge of India by assuring quality of Yoga Practices across the world. The Ministry of AYUSH in the wake of declaration of International Day of Yoga has identified Quality Council of India (QCI) to develop a scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals since QCI has expertise in developing such quality based on the best international practices.
The objective of the scheme is to certify yoga professionals which will evaluate four levels of competence ie: yoga instructor, yoga teacher, yoga master and yoga acharya. The scheme is being launched by the Ministry of AYUSH and implemented by Quality Council of India. Yoga stands for harmony & peace. The aim of the scheme is to specify the competence requirements in terms of knowledge and skills to be complied by the Yoga professionals in the form of Competence Standard. It also aims to define the process of evaluation and certification in laying down requirements for competence and operation of assessment of bodies through Accredition after creating awareness about the launch of the scheme by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
For further details about the scheme
please log on to yogacertification.qci.org.in
Vidya Lakshmi Portal:
‘Vidya Lakshmi Portal’ has been launched on Aug 15, 2015 by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi. Under this scheme, any Indian student can apply
for educational loan online by browsing on www.vidyalakshmi.co.in.
The main purpose of this portal is to have facilities of education loan, scholarship and other student friendly facilities through one link. Students can apply from his/her home, institution, kiosk or Cyber café. The portal is linked with “Centre for
Good Governance National-e-Scholarship Portal: www.scholarship.gov.in.
Students can also apply for scholarship. Besides, a good number of student-friendly schemes are also mentioned in the portal. Students can apply, view and track their educational loan application to banks anytime by accessing the Portal which would
be useful for students, parents, institutions, bankers, employers, researchers, etc.
Serbian Embassy notice:
The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia to the State of Kuwait makes the following announcements: 1) The new phone and fax numbers are as follows: Telephone: 25375042/45; Fax: 25375049. 2) The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, Consular Section announces to all Serbian citizens living in Kuwait, Bahrain and Yemen that start issuing again of the biometric passports effective from 16/02/2016.
2016-India Fellows Programme:
As a part of the drive to India Connect Initiative, OIFC (Overseas India Facilitation Centre) is scheduled to launch “The India Fellows Programme” in June 2016. This is open to young Indian Diaspora entrepreneurs/professionals in decision making capacity/potential investors and international partners of Indian companies (between 21-39 years of age) who have a minimum of 3 years of entrepreneurial experience. The programme is being offered at a special introductory fee of $5,000 per participant plus service tax. The fee will cover boarding, lodging, programme related learning material, field visits & webinars. The participants will have to bear the cost of travel and local conveyance. A brief note issued by OIFC in this regard is enclosed.
Selected candidates who complete the programme shall become members of the OIFC India Entrepreneurship Fellows (OIEF) Club, will receive support and facilitation from OIFC for doing business in India. The main objective of this scheme is to help Diaspora entrepreneurs to have an understanding of aspects critical to gaining market entry, practical insights about doing business with India, idea of the legal & regulatory environment, exposure to Indian economy and an insight into the emerging opportunities of the world’s fastest growing economy. All those who are interested can remain in touch with OIFC pertaining to their initiatives and programmes through their social media platforms: Twitter: @ OIFCIndia and CEO_OIFC; Facebook: www.facebook.com/OIFC.IN
Brazilian Embassy notice:
A Embaixada do Brasil solicita a brasileiros/as que efetuem e/ou atualizem sua matrícula consular. (formulário na página: http:// kuaite.itamaraty.gov.br).
The Embassy of Brazil requests Brazilian citizens to register or to update their consular registration (form http://kuaite. itamaraty.gov.br).
Albanian Embassy new premises:
Albanian Embassy in the State of Kuwait would like to inform on the change of its premises. The new address of the embassy is: Salam Area, Block 7, Street 717, Villa 293, Kuwait. For postal services in addition to the address: P.O. Box 3090, Safat 13031, State of Kuwait. Also, the landline phone number of the embassy is the same one: 25240627 and Fax: 25240628. The e-mail address: embassy.kuwait@mfa.gov.al. The working hours from Sunday to Thursday,
08:30-14:00.
Indian Embassy notice: All India Radio has launched a multimedia website for its external service. The website airworldservice.org is presently available in English, Hindi and Urdu languages. The content consists of rich bouquet of news, current affairs, programmes on culture, heritage, music, art, tourism, health-care, issues relating to economy, investment, development, education etc. The website which has a blend of text, pictures, video and audio components, also features live streaming of radio programmes. It also has a segment of “Radio On Demand”.
The External Services of All India Radio
have been broadcasting their programmes in 27 languages (15 foreign and 12 Indian). They are reaching out to more than 140 countries through medium and short wave. Broadcasts are aimed at
Indians living abroad as well as others worldwide. The programmes of AIR have wide following as is evident from large number of letters, e-mails received by the different language services. It is mainly for Indian Diaspora and to give the listeners a feel of Home away from home. AIR also broadcast in Bangla, Baluchi, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, Pashtu, Punjabi, Nepali, Saraiki, Sindhi, Sinhala, Tamil and Tibetan for the neighbouring countries. Their objective is to project the progress and policies of India, along with its arts and culture. All Indian nationals living in
Kuwait, who are interested to see the external service of All India Radio may log to its website www.airworldservice.org
Czech Embassy notice:
The Embassy of Czech Republic in Kuwait is pleased to announce the opening of the Visa Application Centre in Kuwait City.
Starting 15.11.2015 the visa applications can be submitted at the Joint Visa Application Centre in Kuwait.
The Address is: VFS Global. Czech Republic Visa Application Center; 1st floor Al-Banwan Building, Ali Al-Salem
Street, Al-Qiblah Area, Kuwait City; Submission of Applications: 9:00-16:00 (Sunday-Thursday)
Passport collection time: 16:00-17:00 (Sunday-Thursday)
Further instructions you can get from the website : www.vfsglobal.com/Czech/ Kuwait or on call line: 00965 22971114
Note: Applicants need to come in person to submit the visa application at the Czech Visa Centre. The Embassy of Czech Republic in Kuwait reserves the right to invite the applicant for a personal interview.