Dear Members, 
 
As informed to all the Members vide our email June 08 2020, the Main Centre has become functional from 9^th June 2020, with limited services.  In the email (ibid), inter-alia, the advisory issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India & Delhi Government that “persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities and pregnant women are advised to stay at home” has simply been reiterated.  
 
We have received enquiries from some Hon’ble Members as to whether all persons above 65 years of age are embargoed from visiting the Centre? In this connection, it is hereby clarified that there is no such embargo, persons above 65 years of age are also welcome to visit the Main Centre.
 
As stated in our 8^th June email, all precautionary and safety measures against COVID-19 have been put in place at the Main Centre.

With regards,

Dear Members,
 
1.      Further to our e-mail dated 08 June 2020, we wish to inform our Members that in accordance with the guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Government of India on 4^th June, 2020 and by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) on 7^th June 2020, the Main Centre is now functional from 9^th June 2020 with limited services.
 
2.      In this regard, Members may please note that besides any condition which may be enforced by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) / MHA the Centre is functioning as given below:
 
General
 
3.      For one and all the entry to Main Centre is only through Gate Nos. 2 & 3. All Members / visitors have to mandatorily undergo thermal screening and any one with body temperature above (37.3^oC / 99.14^oF) or other visible problems is not allowed entry. Other requirements include:
 
(i) Wearing of face cover (mask) is compulsory for any person visiting the Centre. Disposable masks are available, on payment, at the Reception. Members may dispose of their masks in the designated bins placed in the Centre’s premises.
 
(ii) Members residing in the Containment Zones are requested not to visit the Centre.
 
(iii) Members are required to use hand sanitizers (placed at various locations) after entering the Centre. 
 
(iv) Social distancing norms are to be strictly adhered by all     members while they are in the Centre’s premises.
 
(v) Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities and pregnant women are advised not to visit the Centre.
 
(vi) Members visiting the Centre are advised to download Aarogya Setu Application on their mobiles.
 
Dining Hall / Lounges
 
4.1    The Dining Hall and Main Lounge open and close at the prescribed hours except Dining Hall which closes at 2030 hrs.   The last order for catering in the Dining Hall is received upto 1945 hrs. Keeping in view the social distancing norms, seating inside these venues has been re-arranged. 
 
4.2    The staff on duty is screened for their health conditions/hygiene before reporting for duty and are mandatorily wearing face-masks, head covers, and hand gloves while on duty.
 
4.3    The preparation of food in the kitchen is personally supervised by the Executive Chef to effectively ensure hygiene and sanitation. The kitchen staff on duty is also thoroughly checked for health / hygiene before being put on duty.
 
 
Bakery and Take-away 
 
5.1    Members can call the Centre [at Tel. No. (011) 2461 9431] and place their orders for take-away food items.  The ordered food would be ready for pick-up at the especially designated counter (in the Main Verandah) on the delivery day from 1030 hrs to 1930 hrs. In case the ordered food is not collected, the full bill for the same shall be debited to the Member’s account. 
 
5.2    The Bakery outlet, is also functional from 9^th June 2020, from 1030 to 1930 hrs.
 
5.3   The menu for take-away items & the bakery items may be viewed at Annexure I. (Click here to view Annexure I)
 
 
Programmes
 
 
6.      Arrangements have been made to conduct online-programmes through web platforms.  The details of such programmes are available on the IIC Website and Members can view them as per their convenience. In the case of live programmes, Members are being informed in advance through e-mails.
 
Library & Hostel Room
 
7.      The current guidelines issued by GNCTD & MHA restrict us to open our Library and Hostel Rooms.  We are awaiting instruction from Government of NCT to open them and would intimate all immediately on its receipt.  Inconvenience is regretted.
 
8.      Those Members who have drawn books from Library may await opening of the Library.  No overdue charges would be levied due to delayed return.
  
 
 

 
 
 
 

Dear Members,
 
1.        In accordance with the guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Government of India on 4^th June, 2020 and by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) on 7^th June 2020, we propose to make the Main Centre functional from 9^th June 2020 with limited services .
 
2.      In this regard, Members may please note that besides any condition which may be enforced by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) / MHA we have planned the Centre’s future functioning as given below:
 
 
General
 
3.      For one and all the entry to Main Centre shall be only through Gate Nos. 2 & 3. All Members / visitors will have to mandatorily undergo thermal screening and any one with body temperature above (37.3^oC / 99.14^oF) or other visible problems shall not be allowed entry. Other requirements will include:
 
(i) Wearing of face cover (mask) is compulsory for any person visiting the Centre. Disposable masks would be available, on payment, at the Reception. Members may dispose of their masks in the designated bins placed in the Centre’s premises.
 
(ii) Members residing in the Containment Zones are requested not to visit the Centre.
 
(iii) Members are required to use hand sanitizers (placed at various locations) after entering the Centre.  
 
(iv)  Social distancing norms shall be strictly adhered to by all     members while they are in the Centre’s premises.
 
(v)    Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities and pregnant women are advised not to visit the Centre.
 
(vi) Members visiting the Centre are advised to download Aarogya Setu Application on their mobiles.
 
Dining Hall / Lounges

4.1    Subject to MHA/GNCTD Regulations, the Dining Hall, Main Lounge and Lotus Lounge will open and close at the prescribed hours except Dining Hall which will close at 2030 hrs.   The last order for catering in the Dining Hall would be received upto 1945 hrs. Keeping in view the social distancing norms, seating inside these venues has been re-arranged.  
 
4.2    The staff on duty will be screened for their health conditions/hygiene before reporting for duty and will mandatorily wear face-masks, head covers, and hand gloves while on duty.
 
4.3    The preparation of food in the kitchen will be personally supervised by the Executive Chef to effectively ensure hygiene and sanitation. The kitchen staff on duty will be thoroughly checked for health / hygiene before being put on duty.
 
 
Bakery and Take-away  
 
5.1    Members can call the Centre [at Tel. No. (011) 2461 9431] and place their orders for take-away food items.  The ordered food would be ready for pick-up at the especially designated counter (in the Main Verandah) on the delivery day from 1030 hrs to 1930 hrs. In case the ordered food is not collected, the full bill for the same shall be debited to the Member’s account.  
 
5.2    The Bakery outlet, would also be functional from 9^th June 2020, from 1030 to 1930 hrs.
 
5.3   The menu for take-away items & the bakery items are as per Annexure I. (Click here to view Annexure I)
 
Programmes
 
6.      Arrangements have been made to conduct online-programmes through web platforms.  The details of such programmes are available on the IIC Website and Members can view them as per their convenience. In the case of live programmes, Members would be informed in advance through e-mails.
 
 
 
 
Kanwal Wali
Secretary, IIC

 

1. Sealed Tenders are invited under two bid system (Technical & Financial) for providing manpower services personnel (Skilled, Semi-skilled and unskilled) from reputed, experienced and financially sound Manpower Companies/Firms/Agencies for the period of one year commencing from the date of signing of agreement.
    
2. You may quote for the services to be rendered as per Technical and Financial Bid, One Rate, without preconditions. All pages of the Tender form are to be stamped and signed.
    
3. Both the Bids are to sealed separately in an envelope and then both the Bids are to be kept in one envelope, sealed and addressed to Purchase Officer, India International Centre, should reach on or before 5:00 pm on 18th June 2020. Validity of quoted rates will be for 120 days.
    
4. Bidder shall have to deposit bid security (EMD) of Rs 1,00,000.00 (Rs one lakhs only) in form of Demand Draft/ Banker’s Cheque/Bank Guarantee drawn on any commercial bank in favour of “India International Centre” payable at New Delhi, along with the bid.
    
5. Please note that the Centre reserves the right to accept or reject any of the Tender in part or whole or all the Tenders without assigning any reason, nor is it bound to accept the lowest quotation & to divide the same between a number of suppliers without any liability on its part.
    
6. Late, incomplete, conditional, false, fictitious tenders or tenders without deposit will be summarily rejected.
    
7. Please read the detailed services as required to be rendered by the Bidder, which form part of this tender document at Annexures-A,B & C.
    

 

Sl.No.	Category of Membership	Members inducted during 01-12-2019 to 15-05-2020
1.	Members inducted under Overseas Associate Membership (OAM)	14*
2.	Spouses of deceased Members granted Associate Membership	21*
3.	Associate Members (AM) who have been migrated to Member (M) category	13*
4.	Applicants inducted under the Short-Term Associate Membership (STAM) against available vacancies	65*
5.	Persons selected by The Admissions Committee (TAC)** in Members (M) Category from among applicants who have completed 5 years as STAM	43*
6.	Persons selected by The Admissions Committee (TAC) in Associate Member (AM) Category from among applicants who have completed 5 years as STAM	72*
7.	New Members inducted as Corporate Members	15*
8.	Existing Members migrated from Corporate Associate (CA) to Corporate Member (CM)	02*

   
Note:  * Please click on this number to see the entire list of persons granted membership                           
 
** TAC is comprised by all the Members of the Board of Trustees and of the Executive Committee. 
 
 

 

Dear Members,
 
Please refer our notice dated 13^th May 2020 whereby we had informed the Members of our plan to start certain facilities, albeit in a restricted way, from 20^th May 2020, assuming that the lockdown would be lifted w.e.f. 18^th May 2020.
 
Now since the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Govt of India and Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) vide their Orders dated 17^th May and 18^th May 2020 respectively have further extended the lockdown by two weeks i.e. up to 31^st May 2020, we have dropped our aforesaid plan.
 
Inconvenience caused is regretted.
 
Kanwal Wali
Secretary, IIC
19^th May 2020

“Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Agencies for Designing & Printing (Offset/Digital) Jobs” at India International Centre, New Delhi.

In view of lock down due to COVID-19 Corona virus, it is to inform you that date of receipt of Tender for Empanelment of Agencies for Designing & Printing(Offset/Digital) Jobs” has been extended up to 1700 hrs 18^th May 2020. 

The tender document can be submitted online through email and EMD can be transferred online via NEFT. The Account detail for NEFT is mentioned below.


NEFT DETAILS


Account Title : India International Centre 
Account No : 9911146791 
IFSC Code : KKBK0004620 
Bank Name : Kotak Mahindra Bank
Branch : A-266, Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Defence Colony New Delhi – 110024
MICR Code : 110485028 
Location : New Delhi
Account Type : Saving
TEL NO : 011-46595280/81/82
BRANCH CODE : 4620
Note: After making the payment via NEFT kindly acknowledge by email with the transaction details.
E-mail: accounts3@iicdelhi.in
 

“Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Agencies for Designing & Printing (Offset/Digital) Jobs” at India International Centre, New Delhi.

In view of lock down due to COVID-19 Corona virus, it is to inform you that date of receipt of Tender for Empanelment of Agencies for Designing & Printing(Offset/Digital) Jobs” has been extended up to 1700 hrs 18^th May 2020. 

The tender document can be submitted online through email and EMD can be transferred online via NEFT. The Account detail for NEFT is mentioned below.



NEFT DETAILS

 

 

 

 

E-mail: accounts3@iicdelhi.in
 

Dear Members,
 
 
1.       The continuing Lockdown, imposed by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Govt. of India on 24^th March 2020 shall be completed on 17^th May 2020.  Accordingly, we had intimated Members, vide our mail dated 9^th May 2020, of the closure of all facilities at the Centre up to 17^th May 2020.
 
2.       Assuming that the Lockdown shall not be extended further and cultural institutions like the IIC shall be allowed to re-open, we propose to make the Main Centre functional from Wednesday 20^th May 2020.  In this regard, Members may wish to note that besides any conditions which may be enforced by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) / MHA we have planned future functions as given below:
 
General
 
3.       For one and all entry to the Main Centre will be through Gate Nos. 2 & 3.   All Members / visitors will have to mandatorily go through thermal screening and any one with body temperature above (37.3^oC / 99.14^oF) shall not be allowed entry.  Other requirements will include:
 
(i)           Wearing of face cover (mask) is compulsory for any person visiting the Centre.  Disposable masks would be available, on payment, at the Reception.  Members may dispose of their masks in the designated bins placed in the Centre’s premises. 
 
(ii)          Members residing in the Containment Zones are requested not to visit the Centre.  
 
(iii)        Members are required to use hand sanitizers (placed at various locations) after entering the Centre.
(iv)        Members visiting the Centre are advised to download Aarogya Setu Application on their mobiles.
 
Library
 
4.1     Subject to the MHA/GNCTD Regulations regarding the maximum number of persons who may gather in a given premises, we propose to re-open the Library (maintaining the distancing norms).   Members are advised to intimate the date / time of their visit to the Library and book a place in advance by calling at Tele No: (011) - 24619431.    Only Members who have a confirmed booking will enter the Library. 
 
4.2     The Library will remain open from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Saturday, except on a notified holiday. 
 
4.3     Upto 4 Members only will be allowed in the Periodicals / Newspapers section, @ one on each sofa.  In the main reading room only six reading tables will be functional, @ 2 persons per table; a maximum of 12 Members will be allowed.  Only 6 Researchers Tables will be functional, @ 2 persons per table; 12 Members will be allowed to use this facility at a time.  Only 2 Members will be allowed to use the Internet Kiosk at a time.
 
4.4     The total number of Members in the Library, at any given time, shall not exceed 30 (as per above stated seating plan).  However, this shall be subject to MHA/GNCTD Regulations.
 
4.5     Members can return the borrowed books to the designated Library staff at the designated place.  The returned books shall be sanitized and quarantined before they are placed back on the related shelf.  Social distancing norms shall be strictly adhered to inside the Library premises.
 
 
 
Dining Hall / Lounges / Bar
 
5.1     Subject to MHA/GNCTD Regulations, the Dining Hall, Main Lounge, Bar and Lotus Lounge will function as per their normal prescribed timings.  Keeping in view the social distancing norms, seating inside these venues shall be re-arranged.
 
5.2     The staff on duty will be screened for their health conditions/hygiene before arriving on duty and will mandatorily wear face-mask, head cover, and hand gloves while on duty.
 
5.3     The preparation of food in the kitchen will be personally supervised by the Executive Chef to effectively ensure hygiene and sanitation.  The kitchen staff on duty will be thoroughly checked for health / hygiene before being put on duty.
 
5.4    Till the situation normalises and all staff are back on duty, only limited menu would be offered at the catering venues.
 
Take Away and Bakery
 
6.1     Members can call the Centre [at Tel. No. (011) 2461 9431] and place their orders for take-away food items.  This should be done a day in advance.  The ordered food and the Bill would be ready for pick-up at the especially designated counter (in the Main Verandah) on the delivery day.  In case the ordered food is not collected, the full bill for the same shall be debited to the Member’s account. 
 
6.2     The Bakery outlet, with limited items, would be functional from 20^th May 2020, from 1100 to 1700 hrs.
 
Hostel
 
7.1     Subject to the MHA/GNCTD Regulations, we plan to open bookings for the Hostel Rooms from Monday 18^th May, so that rooms can be actually occupied from 20^th May 2020 onwards.   Before Guests enter the Hostel, they will be thermal-screened for body-temperature and also enabled to sanitize their hands (for which facilities would be available at the Reception).
 
7.2     Guests shall be required to inform the Reception about   their travel history since 1^st March 2020, and current medical condition.   They shall also make a self-declaration (in the prescribed form available at the Reception) that they are Corona free and have not come from any Containment Zone.
 
7.3     Hostel Rooms shall be thoroughly sanitized before allowing in Guests.  Arrangements are also in place to ensure that room accessories are not touched with naked hands by the Hostel Staff. 
 
7.3     Guests are requested to have their meals only in the Dining Hall.
 
7.4     Guests would be separately briefed about the Do’s and Don’ts regarding their stay in the Hostel.
 
Programmes
 
8.1     Arrangements have been made to conduct relay-programmes through web platforms, like Zoom and Webex.  The details of such programmes are available on the IIC Website and Members can view them as per their convenience.  In the case of live programmes, Members would be informed in advance through e-mails.
 
8.2     A limited number of live programmes have been planned in the Auditorium and Multipurpose Hall.  Schedules of such programmes can be viewed on the IIC Website under the ‘Programme’ sub-heading.
 
8.3     Subject to the MHA / GNCTD Regulations regarding the maximum number of persons who may gather at a given venue, and keeping the social distancing norm in view, the number of seats has been restricted in all the programme venues.  Efforts would also be made to web cast some of these programmes for the benefits of Members who are unable to visit the Centre.
 
Publication
 
9.   A soft copy of the IIC Quarterly (Spring-Summer Issue) is expected to be ready by the third week of May.  It shall be sent to all Members through email.  The printed version would be available by end June and shall be sent to Members by post.

Note: The aforesaid arrangements are subject to any further directions issued by GoI / GNCTD Kanwal Wali Secretary, IIC     13th  May 2020

 

 
To: All Members