Guidelines

DISTINGUISHED VISITOR PROGRAMME (DVP)

(GUIDELINES)

Nobel Laureates, former Prime Minister/President/Vice-President, MPs, well-known personalities in the field of Politics(excluding sitting Ministers/Members of the Cabinet), Art , Literature, Culture & Economics etc.

Duration

7-10 days in India (excluding travel time)

International Airfare

Business Class International return air fare for DVP Guest plus spouse or companion(1+1)

Domestic Airfare

Business Class Domestic air fare for visitor and companion

Hotel Accommodation with full boarding & lodging

  • Executive Suite for visitor(s) at Five Star Hotel with full boarding & lodging.
  • Executive Deluxe room for companion at Five Star Hotel with full boarding & lodging(if the Visitor & spouse/companion are not sharing the room).

Dinner Reception

A dinner reception will be hosted for the DVP visitors.

Programme

The purpose of the DVP is to develop constituencies of influence among influential personalities. Before proposing a DVP visit, the Mission should identify the areas of interest/institutions from the nominated visitor, for discussions on various areas of cooperation. Mission will prepare and send a draft programme itinerary, which should be tied up in advance by the Mission with various Indian institutions of interest. ICCR could add 1-2 elements on India's Culture/Institution(s) and call-ons separately.

Transportation

One Luxury Car or Innova Car

Liaison Officer

A Liaison Officer will be deputed with the DVP Visitor(s) throughout the duration of the visit.

Feedback Form

Mandatory for Mission to get duly filled up “Feedback Form” from visitor as per enclosure within 10 days after conclusion of the visit and send it back to ICCR.