Annual Report 1978-79
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NUMBER APPENDICES PAGES
I. Major International Conferences/
Meetings/Seminars etc.organised by
Inter-Governmental Organisations at
which Government of India was
represented in 1978-79 75
1A. Information received from
various Ministries/Deptts. 83
II. Major International Conferences
/Meetings/Seminars or-ganised by
Non-Government Organisations at
which India was represented with
Government assistance in 1978-79 92
III. Miscellaneous International
Conferences etc. in 1978-79 at
which Government of India was
represented or at which India
was represented with Government
of India's assistance 95
IV. International Organisations
of which India became a Member
or ceased to be a Member during
the year 1978-79 101
V. Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
concluded or renewed by India with
other countries in 1978 102
VI. Number of seats allotted to
various countries in Engineering and
Medical Colleges during 1978-79 110
VII. Statement showing number of
passport applications received and
number of passports issued in the
year 1978 111
VIII. Passport Offices--Sanctioned
strength as on Dec 31, 1978112
IX. Passport Offices in India and
their jurisdiction (as on 31-12
-1978) 113
X.Statement showing the total number
of Government servants and the number
of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes amongst them as on 31-12-1978
114
XI. Statement showing the number of
appointments (both direct recruitment
and by promotion) made to various
groups of posts and reserved vacancies
filled by Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes during the year
1978115
XII.Revenue Expenditure of the Ministry
during the Financial Year 1978-79 116
XIII. Expenditure on Headquarters and
Missions/Posts abroad during
1978-79 117
XIV. Strength of IFS and IFS
(B) Cadres, etc.119
XV. Foreign Languages Chart120
Dec 31, 1978 | Introduction
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The rationale of the policy of Nonalignment, to which India
remains firmly committed, is that it safeguarded national inde-
pendence and offered the widest measure of opportunities for
international cooperation and at the same time contributed towards
constructive and peaceful resolution of world problems.
India had always underlined that the validity of the policy of
Nonalignment rested on the recognition of the sovereign equality
of nations and the right of each country to determine its own social
and political systems and to determine freely how, on the basis of
mutual respect, to cooperate with other nations. The history of the
post-war world has vindicated that every country, however small
or weak, treasures its prerogative of independent discretion for
internal affairs and external relations. The notions cherished so
confidently at one time about the inevitability of one or other
system or ideology prevailing, or the necessity of military arrange-
ments which impose an externally determined discipline on eco-
nomic and social and foreign policies of nations have proved false.
Equally unconvincing was the belief that another world conflict was
necessarily inevitable because of the diversity of ideological sys-
tems. On the other hand, post-war history also shows the failure
of great powers even when using all manner of economic and
political persuasion, to win the genuine friendship and trust of
small countries in the democratised and decolonised nation-state
system.
Whether seen in the long-term background or the developments
in the year under review, the policy of Nonalignment has served
the country well in safeguarding national goals and providing a
lodestar in the turbulence of the international scene.
It was entirely in keeping with this policy that government was
able to resolve inherited problems, assuage unwarranted suspicions
and create a climate of confidence with our neighbours. A new
respect and a greater measure of trust than in the past characterises
the relations between India and each one of her neighbours. There
is a greater recognition that the corrosion of suspicion and friction
can be overcome and on the positive side the benefits of economic
cooperation could ease the burdens of development and create
an atmosphere of stability so essential for any enlightened
national goals.
(i)
(ii)
The conclusion of separate Treaties of Trade and Transit with
Nepal and the Inter-Governmental Agreement not only resolved an
old problem but in turn has initiated the promise of industrial
cooperation and wider economic relations between the two
countries. Recognising Nepal's problem of a serious
shortage of rupees because of the imbalance in its trade with
India, steps were initiated after joint deliberations to facilitate
setting up industries in that country which would not only generate
employment and help its development but at the same time help
to balance vast rupee purchases made from India. In this climate
of confidence, more significant steps have been taken than, in the
previous 30 years so that the immense potential of the rivers
which flow from Nepal can be harnessed. Such projects could
help inflood control and soil erosion and generate power for
Nepal's own requirements and correspondingly reduce the pressure
on its own forests for fuel and in turn make available the surplus
of power to meet the energy requirements of the neighbouring
states in India.
With Sri Lanka also new measures have been agreed to
promote cooperation, investment, enable a better balance in our
trade and incidentally assist Sri Lanka in its planned develop-
ment.
The improved climate of relations with Bangladesh has also
led to a spurt in trade. There is more anticipation that cooperation
between the two countries can develop on the basis of the logic
of economic benefit and mutual complementarity.
Some problems which, in the past, had disproportionately
clouded relations with Bhutan have been resolved. There exists
today in the government and the people a firmer confidence in
the common advantage of the interdependent relationship between
India, and Bhutan.
Even when recognising that improvement in relations have
still a longer way to develop, with Pakistan also, there is a
greater., measure of confidence and trust than in the past. The
movement of people, exchange of sports teams and the visits of
cultural troupes have been welcomed In both countries. After
years of estrangement, old friends and, relations have
been able to travel across the frontier to meet each
other. Pakistan has been assured not only of strict
adherence to non-interference but that India respects its integrity
and would rejoice in its economic advancement. It is hoped that
(iii)
the beginnings of a new climate have been generated where both
can mutually respond to develop more harmonious and beneficial
neighbourly relations. India's willingness to provide wheat seeds
for Pakistan's requirements was a small beginning in the kind
of cooperation which we believe can be advantageous to both
countries. The potentials for mutually advantageous trade are vast
and remain to be optimised.
The ultimate advantages of this policy of equality and
cooperation between neighbours is that it enables the realisation
of the optimum benefits of resources between countries which
are linked by the permanent features of geography. It holds the
promise of overcoming the suspicions which have drawn in out-
side powers to exploit and exacerbate differences between the two
neighbours. It is a policy which serves the vital interests of this
country as it can, through cooperative attitudes, permit the
development of energy and vital irrigation resources, It could
also help to quarantine this area from the kind of turbulence
and suspicions which exists in other regions. If this policy continues
to receive the positive response of our partner nations, it can
become an example for a world order where big nations and
small coexist in a democratised international order. The task is
not easy, but the alternatives of suspicion and conflict can only
enhance insecurity and debilitate national development.
Notwithstanding the existence of the unresolved boundary
question, the process of normalising relations with China started
in 1976 when the Ambassadors of the two countries took up
their posts in Peking and New Delhi respectively. In the last
two years, small but significant steps have been taken to facilitate
trade and permit delegations to exchange visits, to identify the
fields where bilateral, functional or economic cooperation could
be of reciprocal advantage. The Foreign Minister accepted the,
invitation from the Chinese Foreign Minister to visit China and
seek to explore the potential of fuller normalisation. At no stage
was the complexity or importance of the issues between the two
countries sought to be minimised. The visit itself, which was
delayed for a few months, was marked by exchanges on the
basis of equality and mutual respect. The endeavour was to
see if some irritants in the relations could be removed and to
assess whether major problems could be tackled in a climate of
dignity and mutual respect. The visit did lead to a full discussion
on all problems and there was ground for satisfaction that it
improved understanding of each other's viewpoints. India hopes
that the process of normalisation of relations with China will
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continue so that outstanding problems, including the boundary
question, can be resolved.
In East Asia, there were significant developments during the
year such as the normalisation of Sino-American relations and
the Sino-Japanese Treaty. India's economic relations with the
countries in the region grew notably with Japan and the Republic
of Korea. There are grounds to believe that the climate for
exploring increased complementarity with a technologically ad-
vanced country like Japan has improved considerably.
During the year, there were promising beginnings for the
restoration of trade and cooperative relations between ASEAN
and Vietnam. The process, however, received a serious setback
after the developments in Kampuchea. The situation became even
more serious with the deterioration of relations between Vietnam
and China culminating in the massive attack into Vietnam by
Chinese forces. Consistent with our respect for the principle of
territorial integrity, India could not but deplore this action. India
has affirmed that the integrity and the national sovereignty and
independent personality of Vietnam, Kampuchea and Laos, like
those of all nations, must be respected, so that the search towards
regional cooperation and stability in South-East Asia could be
resumed.
There was notable improvement in India's bilateral relations
with the countries of South-East Asia during the year under
review. All the countries belong to the Nonaligned fraternity of
nations. India became the first developing country to seek a
dialogue with the ASEAN group of nations. During the year a
new beginning was made in establishing bilateral economic rela-
tions with Vietnam. India responded with great sympathy and
understanding towards Vietnam in its immense task of reconstruc-
ting its shattered economy.
The year saw dramatic changes in Afghanistan and in Iran.
Since these were internal changes, India recognised the new
regimes with alacrity. Further it was made clear that India looked
forward to continue and intensify these traditional relations. The
importance of South-West Asia, with its vast oil surplus, is crucial
to the world economy. India looks forward to the establishment
of stability where countries can fashion their social and political
structures and forge their economic links by choice without the
need for guardianship of any outside powers.
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India followed the efforts to establish peace between Egypt
and Israel. India would welcome a peaceful solution for the
problems of West Asia but has not hesitated to make clear that
a settlement could only prove durable if it is comprehensive and
just, ensures Israeli withdrawal from occupied Arab territories
and enables the fulfilment of the legitimate rights of the
Palestinians.
In Africa, there were many continuing conflicts as well as
new ones: e.g., Western Sahara, Somalia and Ethopia,
Uganda and Tanzania. India could not but regret these conflicts
between Nonaligned states and urged that solutions should be
found with the help of OAU based on the principles of respect
for established frontiers. The situation in Southern Africa became
more serious and dangerous. Both in Namibia and Zimbabwe,
the struggle for majority rule was sought to be undermined and
delayed by racist minority regimes. While still hoping for a
peaceful solution, it must be noted with regret that the likelihood
of a more intensified armed struggle seems to have become un-
avoidable. India has pledged both moral and material support
in liberation struggles for majority rule in Namibia and Zimbabwe
and for the struggle against apartheid in South Africa
Throughout the year, the atmosphere of relations between
the two Super Powers was somewhat tense. The SALT II agree-
ment which both of them. seemed to set store by has so far
eluded conclusion. The prospect of the Comprehensive Test Ban
receded even further. Though the Helsinki process had appeared
to have set the stage in promoting mutual confidence between
East and West, the results of the second CSCE Conference in
Belgrade proved disappointing, if not insubstantial.
On the other hand and despite a more surcharged atmosphere,
India's own bilateral relations with the USA and the USSR were
uncontaminated by the cold war spirit which complicated the
international scene. Even when differences existed on specific
issues, the climate of relations was friendly and propitious for
continuing improvement. To the already confident and multistran-
ded long established relations with the USSR, the year under
review saw the addition of a far-reaching agreement for long-term
economic cooperation. The problem of obtaining fuel supplies
from the USA for the nuclear reactor in Tarapur remained un-
solved. However, the dialogue on this and the wider question of
non-discriminatory nuclear safeguards has been continuing bet-
ween the two governments.
(vi)
India's relations with the countries of Europe, both east and
west, continued at a friendly level, with increasing attention being
given to the exploration of economic cooperation for mutual
benefit. The impending structural changes in the EEC were noted
and special efforts were made for closer relations with the
Community.
India has worked to preserve the unity and cohesive purpose-
fulness of the Nonaligned movement which now represents nearly
two-thirds of the membership of the United Nations. Similarly,
in the North-South dialogue and in the search for the establish-
ment of a new International Economic Order, India has sought
to play a responsible, constructive and bridge-building role. In
this task, the Ministry was alive to requirements of coordination
with other departments of Government.
India's commitment to the goal of general and complete
disarmament under strict and effective international control was
fully reflected in our active participation in the Tenth Special
Session of the United Nations General Assembly held in the
summer of 1978. The Prime Minister addressed the session and
called for a meaningful programme of action, particularly in the
area of nuclear disarmament, to which we attach the highest
priority. India also participated actively in the other forums of
the United Nations in this field and, in particular, in the newly
created deliberative and negotiating bodies, namely, the
Disarmament Commission and the Committee on Disarmament.
India expressed its serious concern at the suspension of the
US/USSR talks on the Indian Ocean and repeatedly urged the
two powers to resume the talks. At the United Nations, India
participated in all the meetings related to the implementation of
the UN Declaration on the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace by
eliminating from the Indian Ocean the manifestation of foreign
military presence conceived in the context of Great Power rivalry.
As in the previous year, India played ail active role in the
deliberations of the UN Human Rights Commission and other
international forums dealing with Various aspects in the field of
Human Rights. The Government of India took a very important
step in the practical demonstration of its commitment to Human
Rights by deciding to accede to the two important Covenants
covering civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
The chapters which follow contain a factual summary of
India's relations with other countries during the year and the
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exchange of visits which contributed to the promotion of these
relations. Based on the strength which comes from the democratic
institutions and the strides made in our economic: progress, India
has reasons for confidence that it can maintain and develop
relations of cooperation and dignity with the developing and the
developed nations. Guided by the touchstone of beneficial bilatera-
lism, the last year saw a great increase in the scope and dimension
of India's relations. Wherever such sinews of cooperation have
been forged, it has contributed towards stabilising relations and
catalysing greater measure of mutual confidence. The spirit of
this policy of independence and positively motivated search for
friendship is in keeping with the spirit of tolerance and the pacific
tradition of our nation and civilization. India poses a throat to no
country. Equally, it hopes it commands growing understanding
and respect from all members of the international community and
thus can be looked upon as a bulwark for international peace and
stability.
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India's Neighbours
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Jan 01, 1978
CHAPTER I
INDIA'S NEIGHBOURS
India's relations with its neighbours measurably improved
during the period. India's policy of beneficial bilateralism,
meaningful cooperation, non-interference in internal affairs and
goodwill has created a general atmosphere of confidence and
trust in the region.
India was among the first to recognise the new government
in Afghanistan. The official visit of the Minister of External
Affairs to Kabul, in September 1978, preceded by the Foreign
Secretary's discussions there in June, established a personal
equation with the new leadership in Afghanistan. The Indo-
Afghan Joint Commission for Economic, Trade and Technical
Cooperation met in Delhi in January 1979 for a mid-term review
of the progress in the carrying out of various projects. The
review led to a decision whereby India agreed to finance a
number of new projects in Afghanistan.
India continued to work with some success towards improved
relations with Bangladesh. We supported the successful candida-
ture of Bangladesh for a seat in the U.N. Security Council.
The visits of the Bangladesh Commerce Minister. Mr. Saifur
Rahman in July 1978, and of the Foreign Minister, Mr. Shamsul
Haque in December 1978 in that connection provided an
opportunity for a broad exchange of views between the two
governments on, bilateral matters and international issues. The
Foreign Minister repeatedly testified to the improved climate of
relations.
However, certain problems remain to be resolved. Regular
meetings of the Border Security Forces of the two countries have
helped to ease problems connected with the border. But they
did not put an end to the continued illicit migration from
Bangladesh to India. The Joint River Commission held two
meetings during the year. Long term augmentation of the flow
of the river Ganga during the dry season was discussed, but
there was little progress towards agreement. A Joint Committee
was set up to prepare data with a view to working out an
agreement on the waters of river Teesta. Other committees are
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studying problems connected with other border rivers. Dis-
cussions were held regarding maritime boundary and a further
meeting is expected to be held in this connection in the near
future.
Economic cooperation between the two countries continued
to make some improvement. A credit agreement was signed by
the Industrial Development Bank of India to supply to
Bangladesh capital goods worth Rs. 12 crores. India also
agreed to give to Bangladesh products access to the Indian
market, and to provide technical assistance in various agricul-
tural fields and techno-economic studies in certain industrial
areas. A number of meetings took place to consider improving
transport facilities between the two countries and a Memorandum
of understanding was signed to help towards overland transit
traffic between Nepal and Bangladesh. India also continued
to provide a large number of scholarships and other training
facilities to nationals of Bangladesh. It is our hope and
expectation that following the parliamentary elections, the pace
of increasing cooperation and also resolving problems will
become speedier.
India continued to develop friendly relations through high-
level contacts and by extending assistance to Bhutan for its
development plans. The visit of the King of Bhutan to India
in March 1978 highlighted the bonds of friendship and the
spirit of trust and confidence that governed India's relations
with that country.
Apart from the visit of King of Bhutan, India's Ministers
of Energy and Finance visited that country in April and May
respectively while three delegations from Bhutan visited India
under the Indo-Bhutan cultural exchange programme.
The Government of India committed itself to contribute
approximately Rs. 70 crores for the Fourth Five Year
development plan of Bhutan. Apart from this expenditure, India
is contributing to the construction of a major hydro-electric
project on a grant-cum-loan basis at Chukha. Expected to be
completed in mid-1980s, this would develop 332MW of power.
India is also assisting Bhutan in the construction of a cement
project at Penden which is estimated to cost Rs. 12.75 crores
and expected to commence production in early 1979. India
is also implementing a comprehensive allied irrigation scheme
in the town of Gaylegphug meant to provide the inhabitants
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of the area with extensive irrigation facilities for agriculture and
allied purposes.
India continued to give assistance to Bhutan for building and
creating a viable infra-structure for its foreign trade and letters
were exchanged to facilitate exports from and imports to
Bhutan.
Apart from providing assistance for Bhutan's development
plans and economic diversification, India provided Bhutan
experts in various fields for its development. Further, it helped
Bhutanese students by providing assistance through scholar-
ships to undertake advanced studies in various institutions in
India.
India looked forward to developing closer relations in all
fields with Burma. A Burmese economic delegation led by
Col. Sein Tun, Minister for Cooperatives, visited India during
September 1978. They were assured that India is prepared to
help Burma in its economic development through the transfer
of technology, skills and equipment required by Burma.
Bilateral trade was also discussed and it was agreed to exchange
information on each other's Five Year Plan which could help
in their effective implementation. The visit of the Minister of
State for External Affairs, Shri Samarendra Kundu, to Burma in
January 1979 further demonstrated India's policy of promoting
friendly relations with its neighbours. During his visit there were
discussions, particularly relating to cooperation between the
two countries in the field of agriculture, science and technology
and culture. An air transport agreement between India and
Burma was also signed during the same time.
India and the Maldives maintained friendly relations. The
Minister of Transport and President elect Mr. Abdul Gayoom
visited India in October 1978 and held discussions regarding
bilateral air agreement and other matters connected with
tourism and civil aviation. The visit of the Foreign Minister of
Maldives in December 1978 reflected development of closer
ties. There was some increase in trade and economic cooperation
between Maldives and India. Economic assistance is being
extended for the development plant of Maldives and we are
taking steps to enlarge and systematise our efforts in the future.
The signing of separate treaties of trade and transit and the
inter-governmental agreement on cooperation to control
unauthorised trade in March 1978 created a favourable climate
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for promoting mutually beneficial cooperation between India
and Nepal. The visit of the Nepalese Prime Minister, Shri Kirti
Nidhi Bishta, in April 1978 resulted in an agreement whereby
the two countries were to cooperate in setting up joint industrial
ventures in Nepal, the produced of which could be marketed
in India. Concrete proposals in this regard were finalised
through the signing of a memorandum of understanding during
the visit of Shri George Fernandes, Minister of Industry, to
Kathmandu in September 1978. It inter alia provided that India
would help in setting up industrial ventures in a number of
fields and that India would extend assistance to Nepal worth
Rs. 9 crores to be utilised in the next couple of years for
setting up industrial estates, technical training institutes,
polytechnic etc.
The visit of the Minister of External Affairs to Kathmandu
in October 1978 marked the normal practice of the two
countries of holding periodic consultations to discuss bilateral
and international problems. It was agreed to upgrade the Kosi
Joint Coordination Committee to be presided over at the level
of Ministers of the two countries and a meeting of experts
would be held to consider setting up of flood warning stations
in Nepal to implement measures for flood control.
India continued to extend financial and technical assistance
for development programmes in Nepal. An amount of
Rs. 10.904 crores was provided during the current year for
meeting expenditure on schemes on hand. The major projects
for which assistance was given were : (1) the 302KM long
central sector of Mahinder Raj Marg expected to be completed
by 1980-81 at an estimated cost of Rs. 44.36 crores; and
(2) the 14.1MW Devighat hydroelectric project which was
estimated to cost Rs. 30 crores and the work on which was
commenced during the year. India also agreed to extend
financial assistance for the expansion of a number of other
projects including the Patan industrial estate and expansion
of Paropakar maternity hospital and area survey of the
alignment of the Dolalghat-Dhankuta road.
India in pursuance of its policy of promoting friendship
with the neighbouring countries worked for normalisation of
relations with Pakistan. The visit in April 1978 of Mr. Agha
Sham, the Adviser on Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, was notable
for the signature of an agreement on the Salal Hydro-Electric
project; a problem that had remained unresolved for eight
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years. Ideas were also exchanged regarding promotion of trade,
repatriation of detenus, and liberalisation of trade facilities
There was normal travel by road, rail and air between the two
countries and the situation on the common border also
continued to be undisturbed. The decision to open Consulates
General in each other's country is intended to facilitate travel
and commercial contacts between the two countries and
contribute to further normalisation of their relations.
Trade teams of India and Pakistan met twice in 1978 to
review the Trade Agreement of 1975. As a result of the talks,
it was agreed that pending finalisation of a new Trade Agree-
ment, trade on Pakistan's side would continue to be conducted
through public agencies while on the Indian side both private
and public sectors would participate in commercial transactions.
Contacts between the representatives of the two countries
in various fields led to greater cooperation between the two
countries. As a result of the meeting of the, Ministers of Food
and Agriculture of the two countries, an agreement was reached
in September 1978 whereby India was to provide 5270 tonnes
of wheatseeds to Pakistan. As a result of periodic discussions
between the concerned authorities the two countries co-
ordinated locust control activities along the border. A delega-
tion of officials of the Pakistani Central Board of Revenue
visited India in January 1979 for discussions with the Indian
Central Board of Excise and Customs. The two countries
decided to cooperate with each other to prevent smuggling
across the border.
The cultural exchanges between the two countries included
visits of some Pakistani poets and singers to India, the playing
of Hockey matches against each other in India and Pakistan
and a visit of the Indian Cricket team to Pakistan after a lapse
of 17 years.
Conscious of the humanitarian aspects involved, India
realeased 460 Pakistani detenus during the year while Pakistan
released 115 Indian detenus held in Pakistan. Efforts are
continuing to get all the remaining detenus released as early as
possible.
The visit of President Jayawardane to India in October
1978 and that of the Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai to
Sri Lanka in February 1979 reflected the warmth and cordiality
that govern the relations between the two countries. It was
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recognised by both sides that there were no longer any
outstanding problems between the two countries. During the
visit of the President of Sri Lanka, it was agreed that India
and Sri Lanka should increase bilateral trade and further
economic cooperation. During the visit of the Indian Prime
Minister, India agreed to facilitate joint ventures in Sri Lanka
and specially in the Colombo free-trade-zone. The Commerce
Ministries of the two countries agreed that greater efforts should
be made to promote trade, and concrete measures are being
taken to ensure greater access for Sri Lanka's products to
Indian markets. The working of the Indo-Sri Lanka Agreement
on the future of the people of Indian origin in Sri Lanka, was
also reviewed and India decided to streamline the procedure
for the repatriation and rehabilitation of the people of Indian
origin under that agreement.
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Jan 01, 1978 |
South-East Asia
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CHAPTER II
SOUTH-EAST ASIA
India took steps to strengthen relations with the countries
of South-East Asia through some notable high-level visits and
signing of specific bilateral agreements with the countries of the
region in economic, technical and cultural fields. It also took
initiative to seek dialogue with the Association of the South-
East Asian Nations (ASEAN) for cooperation in various fields
and discussions towards this end were held with the Secretary-
General of the ASEAN Secretariat who visited New Delhi
in November 1978.
The visit of Shri Mohan Dharia, Minister of Commerce,
to Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, marked another step taken
by India to develop closer economic ties with these countries.
During his visit he presided over a Conference of India's Trade
Representatives in South-East and South-East Asia held in
Singapore from May 30, 1978 31 May 1978. He stressed on the need for
greater trade and economic cooperation between India and the
countries of South-East Asia. A trade agreement was signed
with Indonesia during the visit.
India's close ties with Malaysia received an impetus
following the visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister Mr. Dato
Hussein Bin On from 20--25 January 1979. The visit resulted
in the signing of an agreement on technical and economic
cooperation and exchange of letters that provided for extradition
of fugitive criminals between the two countries. An agreement
on Technical and Economic Cooperation provided for the
setting up of a consultative machinery to step up cooperative
efforts towards enlarging the areas of mutual cooperation and
sharing skills and know-how for mutual development. Earlier,
during the visit of the Foreign Minister of Malaysia in March
a cultural agreement was signed between the two countries.
The Foreign Secretary, Shri Jagat Mehta led the Indian
delegation to the Annual Bilateral Talks between India and
Malaysia held in Kuala Lumpur in December 1978.
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There was significant development in India's economic
relations with Malaysia. India's total import from Malaysia
rose to Rs. 202.23 crores during 1977-78. India had 28 joint
ventures, the largest number in any country, functioning in
Malaysia during the year.
Exchange of a number of visits at high-levels reflected India's
close ties with Singapore. The Deputy Prime Minister and the
Defence Minister of Singapore. Dr. Goh Keng Swee visited India
in January-February 1978 and the Foreign Minister of Singapore
Mr. S. Rajaratnam stopped-over New Delhi in July on his way
to Belgrade to exchange views before the holding of the Conference
of Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers. The foreign Secretary,
Shri Jagat Mehta visited Singapore in November 1978. But the
most notable event was the visit of the Prime Minister of
Singapore Mr. Lee Kuan Yew to India in December 1978.
Besides international issues, there was discussion on ways and
means of strengthening India's economic ties with number of
countries of ASEAN in general and Singapore in particular. It
was noted that the already existing wide-range co-operation
between the two countries could be expanded especially in the
fields of trade, investment and transfer of technology.
An agreement on the avoidance of double taxation between
India and Singapore was signed in February 1.979. Though India
does not have much trade with Singapore, there has been a
recent spurt in India's purchases from Singapore, particularly farm
oil and this has turned the balance of trade in favour of Singapore.
Three Indian export-oriented joint ventures had gone into produc-
tion in Singapore.
India's friendly relations with Thailand were marked by the
signing of a seabed boundary agreement with that country by the
Foreign Minister of Thailand Dr. Upadit Pachariyangkun who
visited India in June 1978, and the visit of the Deputy Prime
Minister of Thailand, Mr. Sunthorn Honglabaron. Other visits
exchanged between India and Thailand included the visit of
Shri S. S. Barnala, Minister of Agriculture to Bangkok in July,
that of Shri Jagat Mehta, the Foreign Secretary in December 1978
and of Shri Samrendra Kundu, the Minister of State for External
Affairs in February 1979.
There are a number of Indo-Thailand joint ventures operating
in Thailand and Indian firms are successfully competing for in-
dustrial production in that country. Indo-Thai trade is in favour
of India. Indian exports being worth US $30 million and imports
about US $5 million annually.
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The visit of the Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri S.
Kundu from 27-31 January 1979 to the Philippines helped to
further co-operation between the two countries. In the discussions
held during the visit both countries agreed on the desirability of
increasing bilateral co-operation and exchanges in the fields of
Commerce and culture.
Trade with the Philippines in 1977-78 was very much in
India's favour. There are four Indian joint ventures in the
country. The Rail India Technical and Economic Services
(RITES), the Fertilizers Corporation of India and the Water
and Power Development Consultancy Services Limited
(WAPCOS) have undertaken projects in that country. India has
exported large number of railway coaches and wagons to the
Philippines. In the field of agriculture, Indian scientists have
continued to be associated with the International Institute for
Agricultural Research in Los Banos.
India continued to maintain friendly relations with Indonesia
and worked for co-operation with that country in various fields.
The signing of the India-Thailand-Indonesia agreement on the
determination of tri-junction points of the seabed boundaries
reflected a co-operative approach on the part of the countries
in settling their problems. Discussions during the visit of the
Foreign Minister of Indonesia to India in November for
annual bilatral talks revealed close identity of views
and the two countries could broaden and deepen their co-opera-
tion in the fields of agriculture, forestry, science and technology.
The visit of the Indonesian Chief of Staff Genl Widodo to India
in January 1979 and that of Minister of Industry Mr. A. R.
Soehoed in February 1979 indicated some other fields where
the two countries were maintaining close contacts with each
other.
In the economic sphere, the Federation of Indian Chamber
of Commerce and Industry signed an agreement with its Indo-
nesian counterpart KADIM in August 1978 for the establish-
ment of a Joint Business Council. A delegation of the Asso-
ciated Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Calcutta, also
visited Indonesia in December 1978. India proposes to arrange
a wholly Indian engineering exhibition in Djakarta in March
1979.
Industrial co-operation assuming increasing proportion in the
economic relations of the two countries there are seven industrial
joint ventures now in operation in Indonesia. Public Sector
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organisations like Water and Power Development Consultancy
Services (RITES) Limited, the Engineers India Limited, the
Metrological and Engineering Consultancy (India) Limited
(MECON) have taken active interest in Indonesian programme
of economic development.
Friendly contacts were maintained with Vietnam through
exchange of a number of visits at a high level. The most signi-
ficant visit was that of the Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister
of Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen Duy Trinh, during December 1978.
During the visit, both sides expressed satisfaction at the pace of
development of bilateral ties between the two countries and
measures were discussed to improve them and expand
co-operation in various fields. It was agreed that estab-
lishment of regional co-operation in South-East Asia and South
Asia would be mutually beneficial. The cultural exchange pro-
gramme signed in February 1978 gave an impetus to cultural
relations between the two countries. An Indian ballet group visit-
ed Vietnam in July 1978. A 9-member delegation sponsored
by the Indo-Vietnamese Friendship Association and led by
Shri Madhu Limaye, Member of Parliament, made a goodwill
visit to Vietnam in November 1978. From the Vietnamese side,
a two-member journalists delegation came to India in
December 1978/January 1979.
India maintained friendly ties with Laos. It gifted textiles,
irrigation pumps and medicines worth Rs. 30 lakhs during the:
year to that country and also sent experts to make field studies
for setting up a pumping station in the Vientiane area.
There were increasing contacts with Australia through
exchange of visits of parliamentary delegations and other promi-
nent leaders. The Leader of Opposition in the Australian Parlia-
ment, Mr. W. G. Hayden, came to India in June 1978. A former
Australian High Commissioner in India and presently the Defence
Secretary of Australia, Sir Arthur Tange, visited India in
January 1979. The Australian Minister for Special Trade Re-
presentations, Mr. R. V. Garland, came to India in August, 1978
to attend the ESCAP Trade Ministers' Conference. During his
stay be also met the Minister of Commerce, Shri Mohan Dharia.
In November 1978, India also hosted the Chief of the General
Staff of the Australian Army, Lt. Gen. D. B. Dunstan.
The 10th round of Indo-Australian bilateral talks was held
in Canberra. Trade between India and Australia is increasing
gradually, though India's share of global Australian trade remains
small.
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The most notable was the visit of Australian Prime Minister,
Mr. M. Fraser to India in January 1979. It underlined India's
developing closer ties with that country and the warm personal
rapport established between the Prime Minister of India and
and the Prime Minister of Australia following the Commonwealth
Conference held in Australia in February 1978. Discussions held
during the visit stressed that co-operation between India and
Australia could help towards creating an atmosphere of stability
in South and South-East Asian region. It was recognised that
there could be further co-operation between India and Australia in
various fields and practical methods for further co-operation parti-
cularly in science, technology, trade, energy and related areas
could be discussed by officials of the two countries. It was agreed
that an Indian mission would visit Australia to explore possibilities
of setting up joint ventures for exploitation and production of
coking coal in that country.
The traditional friendly ties with New Zealand continued to
grow on a friendly and co operative basis. The Foreign Secretary,
Shri Jagat Mehta, paid a visit to Wellington in February 1978 and
met his counterpart in the New Zealand Foreign Office. The New
Zealand Minister of Broadcasting, Statistics and Internal Re-
venues, Mr. H. C. Templeton, who came to India to attend the
ESCAP Conference of Trade Ministers in New Delhi in August
had discussions with various Ministers.
An official trade delegation visited New Zealand in
December 1978 to discuss ways and means of accelerating
bilateral trade.
India and Fiji continued to have warm and close relations.
In February 1978, the Foreign Secretary, Shri Jagat Mehta,
visited Fiji and met the Governor General, the Acting Prime
Minister and other Cabinet Ministers and held extensive dis-
cussions on subjects of mutual interest. Mr. Vivekanand
Sharma, the Fijian Minister for Youth and Sports, who visited
India in March-April also met the Minister of External Affairs.
Another prominent visitor from Fiji was Col. P. F. Manueli,
the Commander of the Royal Fijian Military Forces, who came
to India in January 1979.
It has been agreed to supply equipment worth about Rs. 10
lakhs to the Fiji Institute of Technology for setting up an
Agricultural Wing at the Ban Technical Centre. This is the
first time that India has committed itself to assist Fiji in a pro-
ject of this dimension.
pg12
The Minister of Trade, Mr. Pita Lees, came to India in
October 1978 to attend a Conference of the International Silk
Association held in Bangalore. After the Conference, he
visited Delhi and familiarised himself with various small-scale
industries in and around the capital.
Congratulatory messages were sent by our Prime Minister
to the Prime Ministers of Solomon Islands and Tuvalu on these
countries achieving their independence on 7th July, 1978 and
10 October, 1978 respectively. Relations with Tonga and
Naura continued to be warm and cordial.
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Ministry Of External Affairs
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CHAPTER III
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(East Asia Division)
EAST ASIA
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Minister for External Affairs,
visited China from Feb 12, 1979 to 18th February 1979, This visit,
which was in response to an invitation from the Chinese
Foreign Minister, extended about a year ago, was originally
fixed for October/November 1978, but had to be postponed
because of the Foreign Minister's indisposition. While accept-
ing the invitation the Foreign Minister made it clear that it was
an exploratory mission consistent with India's policy of non-
alignment and quest for improved relations with all her neigh-
bours, without jeopardising well-established friendships.
The discussions which the Foreign Minister had with China's
Premier Hua Guofeng, Vice Premier Deng Xiaping and the
Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua were based firmly on
these fundamental principles of India's foreign policy.
In an atmosphere marked by frankness and cordiality the
two sides discussed the international situation, the situation in
and around the Indian sub-contient and most important the
issues affecting India-China bilateral relations.
While explaining the steps taken by India to create climate
of confidence between nations South of Himalayas on the basis
of scrupulous non-interference in internal affairs of other coun-
tries, the Foreign Minister made it clear that while India does
not object to normal bilateral relations between Pakistan and
China, the prospects of improvement of India-China rela-
tions would be impeded if their relations adversely affect
India's legitimate interests. He also pointed out that
the attitude on the Kashmir question taken by Chinese Govern-
ment, which contrasted with the stand they themselves had
taken in the 50s was an additional and unnecessary complica-
tion in the Sino-Indian relations. In this context he reiterated
India's concern at the construction of the Karakoram Highway.
As far as the bilateral relations are concerned, the Foreign
Minister in his discussions with the Chinese leaders empha-
sised that the satisfactory solution of the India-China boun-
dary question was vital to the restoration of confidence and
full normalisation in the climate of Sino-Indian relations. The
discussions held in Peking succeeded in unfreezing the issue and
led to the understanding that there should be further reflection
on the possible ways of resolving this crucial question. It was
agreed that tranquility should be maintained along the border.
On the question of Chinese assistance to disaffected elements
from Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur, the Chinese leaders
stated that the support which may have been given earlier was
looked upon as a thing of the past.
The Foreign Minister also expressed the hope that the
Chinese Government would consider facilitating pilgrimages to
Kailash and Mansrover.
The two sides also reviewed the bilateral functional
exchanges which had taken place since the return of their
respective Ambassadors in 1976 and explored the possibility of
further exchanges in various fields of mutual benefit.
The Foreign Minister was in Hangchow after completion of
his talks in Peking when he received the news about the Chinese
attack on Vietnam on 17th February. He decided to cut short
his visit and returned to India immediately.
The Indian Government has expressed in unequivocal terms
its opposition to Chinese invasion of Vietnam and has called
for withdrawal of Chinese troops.
During the last year there have been a number of exchanges
where experts of both countries have visited each other's coun-
tries under the aegis of Study Tours/Conferences sponsored by
international organisations. Such exchanges ranged over fields
of agriculture, health, medicine, broadcasting, international
trade etc. In the bilateral context also there have been a
number of exchanges in the field of trade and commerce,
culture, sports etc. An Indian dance ensemble visited China in
November/December 1978 and had a highly successful perfor-
mance tour of certain major Chinese cities. In addition, an
Indian journalists' delegation, a delegation of FICCI and re-
presentatives of certain public sector undertakings visited China
during the year. In the reverse direction there was the visit
of a delegation of the Chinese People's Association for Friend-
ship with Foreign Countries led by H. E. Mr. Wang Pingnan
in February-March 1978 and a visit to Indian agricultural re-
search establishments by a five-member delegation of Chinese
agricultural scientists in September-October 1978. China also
participated in the Seventh International Film Festival in India
through the screening of films.
The desire of India and Japan to maintain high-level contacts
found expression in the inauguration of the institution of annual
consultations at the level of the Foreign Ministers with the visit
of our Foreign Minister to Tokyo in August 1978. The talks
covered a wide range of bilateral and international issues and
gave the two sides a valuable opportunity to gain deeper insights
into their respective policies and perspectives. As the visit
happened to take place immediately after the signing of the
Sino-Japanese Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the Foreign
Minister expressed the hope that the Treaty would contribute
to the maintenance of peace and stability and will not become
the cause of any new tensions in the region. Further, as
Foreign Minister stated in the Parliament on his return from
Tokyo, "our hope is that it is implemented in a manner which
removes misgiving expressed in certain quarters".
Japan continues to be a major economic partner of India.
In token of its continuing interest in India's economic develop-
ment, Japan has kept up a significant level of credits for deve-
lopmental purposes besides resuming grant aid in the field of
culture and socioeconomic development. Japan is our second
largest trading partner. But some recent trends in the global iron
ore market have been a source of concern. This and other
related matters were taken up at bilateral trade talks held in
Tokyo, with the Commerce Secretary leading the Indian
delegation.
Several eminent non-official Japanese from various walks of
life visited India during the year under review.
During the year India's relations with the Republic of Korea
(South Korea) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
continued to be very good. We have consistently advocated
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peaceful re-unification of Korea through bilateral discussions
without outside interference. The Minister for External Affairs
visited ROK in August 1978 and a Government-Parliamentary
Delegation led by the Minister for Parliamentary and Labour
Affairs attended the 30th Anniversary celebrations of the
establishment of the D.P.R.K.
An eight-Member Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by
Shri Ravindra Varma, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and
labour, visited the Mongolian People's Republic from the 13th
to the 18th September, 1978, at the invitation of the Great
People's Hural. The Delegation was accorded a very warm
welcome. The Delegation had talks and discussions with
the representatives of the Great People's Hural and leaders of
the Mongolian Parliamentary Groups; the Delegation called on
Sampliyn Jalan-Ajav, Deputy Chairman of the Presidium,
J. Batmunkh, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, N. Luvsan-
chultem, Chairman of the Great People's Hural and
M. Dugersuran, Minister of Foreign Affairs. During their talks,
the two sides lauded the close and cordial relations between
the two countries and commended their mutual understanding
and co-operation in the international fora. It was felt that the
close relations between the two countries would continue to
grow in the years to come.
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West Asia And North Africa
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CHAPTER IV
WEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA
India continued to show keen interest in the developments
in West Asia and North Africa and worked for developing
greater contacts and exchanges, on a bilateral basis with the
countries of the region in order to promote cooperation in political,
economic and other fields. India noted the dramatic changes
that took place in the region as a result of the Camp David
Agreements between Egypt and Israel, It was India's belief
that a comprehensive solution of the West Asian problem could
only be possible on the basis of a unified stand by the Arab
States and that a durable peace could be achieved only with the
withdrawal of Israeli troops from all Arab territories occupied
by it and by the restoration to the Palestinian people of their
right to self-determination and to a State of their own.
On the bilateral level, exchange of visits between the leaders
of India and those of a number of countries of the region
provided opportunities for discussions on ways and means of
promoting closer cooperation in various fields. The visit of
President Assad of Syria in April 1978 resulted in a number of
agreements for increased economic, technical and scientific
cooperation. Ways and means for promoting closer bilateral
relations were discussed during the visit of the Prime Minister
of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen to India in
May 1978. Cooperation with Iraq in industrial ventures and
other fields received an impetus following the visit of
Vice-President of Iraq to India in July 1978. The visit of
Shri Mohan Dharia, Minister of Commerce, Civil Supplies and
Cooperation to Iraq in September-October 1978 to participate in
the Baghdad International Trade Fair, and the visit of
Shri H. Bahuguna, Minister of Petroleum, Chemicals and
Fertilizers as the Head of the Indian delegation to the 5th Session
of the Indo-Iraqi Joint Commission held in Baghdad in December
1978 also led to greater understanding.
The visit of Major Abdul Salam Ahmed Jalloud of the
Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahariya to India in July 1978
pg18
paved the way for greater cooperation in Libya's developmental
programmes. A number of agreements were signed during the
visit for increased industrial and economic cooperation.
Shri George Fernandes, Minister of Industry, visited Libya in
December 1978 in connection with the first meeting of Indo-
Libyan Joint Commission which had been set up to
institutionalise the existing relationship between the two
countries. Projects worth nearly Rs. 1200 crores to be executed
by Indian companies, were secured during the visit.
The visit of the Foreign Secretary to Saudi Arabia in July
1978 provided an opportunity for India to project its foreign
policy and to review in depth the economic cooperation between
India and Saudi Arabia.
The oil-producing countries in West Asia have embarked
upon massive development plans which have opened up immense
prospects for Indian exports to the region.
From the total volume of exports worth Rs. 427.77 crores
in 1974-75, the volume went up to Rs. 703.8 crores in 1976-77
and from April 1977 to February 1978 it was to the order of
Rs. 650.33 crores. A striking feature of exports to these
countries was their diversification from traditional items to
sophisticated equipment and machinery, engineering products and
electrical appliances. India was also able to increase cooperation
with the countries of the region in carrying out projects in
various fields. i.e. construction of industrial projects, rails, roads,
darns, civil construction and power generating plants. In 1978
alone, projects worth Rs. 1200 crores were secured by India.
There were a large number of Indian personnel working in
the region ranging from highly qualified doctors, engineers and
technicians to unskilled labour. This reflected an awareness
among the countries of the region of the benefits of employing
Indians for carrying out various developmental projects.
India's relations with Iran continued to be marked by mutual
trust and understanding.
The Minister for External Affairs paid his first formal visit
to Iran in May 1978. This was part of the continuing process
of exchange of visits at different levels initiated by the
Government last year. During the visit, it was agreed that the
process of building stability and confidence in the area, already
under way especially through economic cooperation and
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commercial relations, should continue. The exchange of views
continued during the Prime Minister's brief transit halt-over in
Tehran in June 1978.
We carefully watched the political developments in Iran and
at an appropriate time conveyed our sympathetic understanding
of the Iranian peoples' aspirations for democratic rights to
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. On the successful culmination
of the peoples' revolution in Iran, India recognised the new
government led by Dr. Mehdi Bazargan.
The political unrest and slowdown in economic activity in
Iran have had there repercussions on bilateral economic relations.
This led to the exit and repatriation of a number of Indian skilled
and unskilled workers from Iran. With the restoration of
political stability in Iran, we hope to establish mutually beneficial
bilateral economic relations.
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Africa (South Of The Sahara)
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CHAPTER V
AFRICA (SOUTH OF THE SAHARA)
India continued to play an active role in the international
efforts to secure a just and peaceful solution to the problems of
Zimbabwe and Namibia and in the campaign against apartheid
and racial discrimination in Southern Africa. At the Extra-
ordinary Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Coordinating
Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries in Maputa (Jan 26, 1979
1st February 1979) which was convened to consider exclusively
the situation in Southern Africa, India was unanimously elected
Chairman of the Drafting Committee. At that meeting Foreign
Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, spelt out India's assessment
of the situation in Southern Africa and our stand on the issues
involved. He noted that the minority racist regimes had for far
too long resorted to blatant defiance of world opinion and
remained impervious to moral forces; in consequence the freedom
fighters had been driven as a last resort to armed struggle. In
regard to Namibia, he reiterated India's full support for all
efforts by the U.N. Security Council towards implementing its
Resolution No. 435(1978). He also declared India's full
support for the imposition of comprehensive and mandatory
economic sanctions against South Africa adding that if attempts
of the Security Council to compel South Africa to end its illegal
occupation of Namibia failed, the General Assembly should itself
consider appropriate action in accordance with the United
Nations Charter and its resolutions.
In regard to Zimbabwe, the Foreign Minister noted that while
the Patriotic Front had consistently demonstrated its willingness
to participate in negotiations for an internationally acceptable
settlement, the illegal Ian Smith regime had repeatedly stalled,
circumvented and sabotaged all efforts to bring about genuine
majority rule. He reiterated India's categorical rejection of any
attempts to legitimise any provisions of the so-called Internal
Settlement envisaged in the Salisbury Agreement of 3rd March,
1978, In this context, he declared India's support both for
review of the existing sanctions against Southern Rhodesia with
a view to tightening and extending them under Article 41 of the
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Charter, as well as the imposition of comprehensive economic
sanctions against South Africa as a means of terminating the
illegal Ian Smith regime. With reference to the continuing
practice of apartheid by the Pretoria regime, the Foreign Minister
declared India's full support for the adoption of a comprehensive
arms embargo against South Africa as also a complete embargo
on oil exports to South Africa.
India continued to provide all possible material assistance to
the liberation movements in Southern Africa, namely, the
Patriotic Front of Zimbabwe, SWAPO of Namibia and the ANC
of South Africa. India also appealed for united within the
liberation movements. Mr. Sam Nujoma, President of SWAPO
visited India in April, 1978.
In response to the U.N. General Assembly Resolution
proclaiming 21st March, 1978 to 21st March, 1979 as "United
Nations International Anti-Apartheid Year", the Government of
India appointed a National Committee under the Chairmanship
of Shri Asoka Mehta, which has been implementing a nation-wide
programme of activities such as seminars, publications, film shows
etc. aimed at mobilising public opinion against apartheid.
India's traditionally friendly and close relations with Mauritius
were further consolidated through exchange of high level visits
and conclusion of bilateral agreements. We had the privilege of
receiving from the Mauritian side visits by the Prime Minister,
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, in January 1979; the Finance
Minister Sir V. Ringadoo; the Minister of Commerce and Industry,
Hon'ble D. Basant Rai; and Minister of Labour and Industrial
Relations, Mr. A. R. Yousuf Mohammed. Our Foreign Minister,
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, visited Mauritius from the 26th to
27th January, 1979. The Instruments of Ratification relating
to the Economic, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Agreement
between the two countries were exchanged. The agreement
inter alia provides for the setting up of a Joint Commission.
The Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr. Guy Sinon, paid his
first official visit to India from 30th October to 5th November,
1978. During his visit an Air Services Agreement and an
Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between
India and Seychelles were concluded.
The Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Samarendra
Kundu, led the Indian delegation to the Fourth Revolution Day
Celebrations of Ethiopia in September, 1978.
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pg22
The Prime Minister of India attended the funeral of the late
President Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya in Nairobi in August, 1978.
During the visit he also discussed matters of mutual interest with
the successor President Mr. Daniel Arap Moi. The Foreign
Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, visited Nairobi from the
4th to 5th February, 1979, during which he exchanged views on
bilateral and international matters with Kenya's Foreign Minister
Mr. M. Waiyaki. The Assistant Minister of Commerce of Kenya,
Mr. Okiki Amayo visited India from 27th September to 8th
October, 1978.
The Tanzania Vice-President, Mr. Aboud Jumbe, visited
India in April, 1978. The Tanzania Minister of Finance and
planning, Mr. Edwin Mtei, led his country's delegation to India
for the Third Session of Indo-Tanzania Joint Commission in
November 1,978, which identified further avenues of bilateral
cooperation.
Ties with Zambia were further strengthened through the State
Visit to India of Zambian Prime Minister, Mr. Daniel Lisulo in
December 1978, and our Foreign Minister's visit to Zambia in
February 1979, during which he had discussions with President
Kenneth Kaunda on matters of mutual interest including the ways
and means to further develop cooperation betwen the two
Countries. During Prime Minister Lisulo's visit a Trade
Agreement was signed and India agreed in principle to grant a
Government-to-Government credit of Rs. 100 million to Zambia.
The agreement on the avoidance of double taxation was concluded
between India and Zambia on 24th February, 1979.
Shri Asoka Mehta, Chairman of the Indian National
Committee for the Observance of the U.N. International anti-
Apartheid Year paid a visit to Zambia from 23rd to 30th
October, 1978 at the invitation of the Government of Zambia.
During his visit to Maputo (Mozambique) for the meeting of
the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Countries in
January-February 1979, the Foreign Minister called on President
Samora Machel and other leaders of Mozambique and exchanged
views on matters of mutual interest, both in the international and
bilateral spheres. Under the bilateral agreement on Technical,
Economic and Scientific Cooperation, 49 Indian railway personnel
were deputed to the Mozambican Railways.
The Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Samarendra
Kundu, paid a goodwill visit to Zaire, Ghana, Liberia and
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Senegal, during which he had high level discussions with the
leaders of these countries on the prospects of further developing
bilateral cooperation. Among the important visitors from West
Africa to India during the period under review were the Minister
of Planning of Liberia, Mr. Franklin Neal, the Minister of Industry
of Senegal, Cheikh Amidou Kane and the Chief of Army Staff
of Nigeria, Lt. Gen. T. Y. Danjuma.
A Conference of Indian Heads of Mission in Africa South
of the Sahara was held in Nairobi from the 4th to 7th February,
1979, to review bilateral relations with the countries of the
region and to consider ways and means of further improving them:
It was presided over by the Foreign Minister Shri Atal Bihari
Vajpayee from the 4th to 5th February, 1979, and by the
Commerce Minister, Shri Mohan Dharia from the 6th to 7th
February, 1979. There was general consensus at the Conference
that there was considerable scope for further developing our
economic and technical cooperation with the countries of the
region and that for that purpose strengthening of our diplomatic
representation in Africa was necessary.
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CHAPTER VI
EUROPE
West Europe
India continued to build on its balanced and constructive
relationship with the countries of West Europe in the political,
economic, cultural and commercial fields. A number of high-level
visits were exchanged which provided an opportunity to streng-
then bilateral friendship, review developments of mutual interest
and chalk out programmes for cooperation.
Aware of the structural changes in the European Economic
Community and its projected enlargement (to include Spain
Portugal and Greece), India paid attention to the development
of closer relations with its members individually and collectively.
India followed the developments in the process of detente
and, while welcoming it, lost no opportunity of conveying to
European countries that detente should cover all pails of the
world by promoting the settlement of problems by peaceful
negotiations and helping progress towards disarmament.
India's ties with Britain were reinforced by the Prime
Minister's visit to London in June 1978. He was joined there
by the Minister for External Affairs. The British Prime Minister,
Mr. Callaghan, had come to India in January, 1978 on our
Prime Minister's invitation. The talks in June 1978 covered
international and bilateral questions of common concern including
Southern Africa, disarmament and race relations. Mr. Callaghan
affirmed his Government's commitment to the establishment of
harmonious race relations in Britain and opposition to racial
discrimination against any immigrant community residing in that
country. Specific complaints made by Indian nationals about
unfair treatment were taken up with the British authorities for
prompt resolution. At the invitation of the Hon'ble Speaker, a
British Parliamentary delegation led by the Earl Listowell visited
India in December 1978 and strengthened the contacts between
the Parliaments of both countries. At the beginning of March
1979, Sir Michael Palliser, Permanent Under Secretary in the
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visited India for
official talks with the Foreign Secretary.
The visit of the Economic Minister of the Federal Republic
of Germany, Count Lambsoorff, in August 1978 at the invitation
of the Finance Minister led to a fruitful exchange of views
regarding the future economic cooperation between the two
countries. An agreement was signed whereby the Federal Republic
was to provide DM 360 million as development assistance to.
India for 1978-79. The visit of an Indian Parliamentary Delega-
tion to the Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting in Bonn and the
formation of an Indo-FRG Parliamentary Group in the FRG
Parliament and a similar group in the Indian Parliament reflected
the mutual interest of both countries to have closer cooperation
between their parliamentary institutions. In January 1979,
Dr. Meyer-Landrut, a senior official of the FRO Foreign Ministry,
visited India for bilateral consultations with the Ministry
Extrenal Affairs.
An agreement on Science and Technology was concluded
with France in July 1978 during the visit of the French Minister
of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. O. Stirn. At the meeting of
the Indo-French Committee on Economic and Technical Co-
operation held in New Delhi in December 1978, during the visit
of the Foreign Trade Minister. Mr. Deniau, the two countries
agreed to try and double the volume of their bilateral trade
within the next four years and to increase cooperation in joint
ventures in third countries.
The Minister for External Affairs paid an official visit to
Austria in May 1978 in response to an invitation from his
counterpart. The two countries agreed to maintain regular
contacts at ministerial level. While the Minister lauded the
contribution of Austria's "permanent and active neutrality" in
promoting detente, security and cooperation in Europe, the
Austrian Foreign Minister expressed appreciation for India's
policy of non-alignment. The Minister also had talks with the
Austrian President and Chancellor Kreisky. The Minister of
State for External Affairs visited Vienna later in the year, as did
the Minister for Steel and the Industry Minister. The talks held
between the two sides strenthened cooperation between India
and Austria. This was given a further impetus by the visit to
India of Mrs. Finberg, Minister for Science and Technology, in
January 1979 on an invitation from the Education Minister.
Promising lines for cooperation between the two countries in
science and technology were identified.
The Prime Minister's visit to Brussels in June 1978 resulted
in a useful exchange with the Belgian Prime Minister on inter-
national and bilateral matters. The Belgian Minister for Foreign
Trade came to India in April 1978 which also opened up
possibilities for promotion of trade between the two countries.
The Dutch Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. C. A. Van der
Klaauw, visited India in October 1978, the first such visit in
more than 15 years. Discussion,, between him and the Minister
for External Affairs stressed the possibilities for, further coopera-
tion between the two countries. The visit of Dr. De Koning,
Dutch Minister for Cooperation and Development, followed in
December 1978 on the Finance Minister's invitation.
India maintained close relations with Italy. An agreement
on cooperation between the two countries in science and techno-
logy was signed in Rome in April 1978. The Italian Foreign
Minister, Arnaldo Forlani, visited India in November 1978.
India expressed the hope that Italy, a founder member of the
European Economic Community, would use its influence to
counter tendencies towards protectionism.
Relations between India and Norway were strengthened by
the visit of Minister for Petroleum, Chemicals and Fertilisers to
Oslo in May 1978 and the return visit by the Norwegian Minister
for Petroleum, Mr. Gjerde, at the head of a large delegation, in
January 1979. During the year, the Minister for Communications
also visited Norway.
During the visit of the Swedish Trade Minister to India in
July 1978, it was agreed that India and Sweden should take
steps to increase and diversify their trade. A Swedish Parlia-
mentary Delegation visited India in August 1978 and conducted
studies in the field of health and medical and social care. The
third meeting of the Indo-Swedish Joint Commission on economic,
industrial, technological and scientific cooperation was held in
New Delhi in October 1978. Detailed discussions took place
on matters relating to trade, science and technology, industry
and possible industrial cooperation between India and Sweden
in third countries.
The visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mr.
Gunduz A. Okcun, to India in July 1978 helped strengthen
relations with that country. A five-year agreement on economic
and technical cooperation was signed during the visit. An Indo-
Turkish Joint Committee on Economic, industrial and technical
cooperation was to be set up to help towards the effective impel-
mentation of the agreement which provided for exchange of
technicians, experts and training facilities between the two
countries. A cultural exchange programme was also drawn up.
India's concern that the Cyprus problem should be satisfactorily
resolved figured during the call on the Minister of External
Affairs by Mr. A Michaelides, President of the House of
Representatives of Cyprus who visited India in response to an
invitation from the Hon'ble Speaker in January 1979.
During the year India established a resident Embassy in
Athens and the first resident Ambassador of India to Greece
took up his post in September 1978.
India's excellent relations with the Vatican were maintained.
India took part in solemn functions to mark the funeral of Pope
Paul VI, the inauguration of Pope John Paul I, his funeral and
the inauguration of Pope John Paul II. The Minister of State
for External Affairs led the Indian delegation on the first occasion,
while Shri A.L. Dias was the Indian representative at the second.
The Minister for Industry had an audience with Pope John Paul II
in December 1978 and handed over a massage from the Prime
Minister.
India's relations with EEC marked an improvement with the
visit of Prime Minister to Brussels and his discussions with
Mr. Roy jenkins, president of the European Commission. An
India-EEC Joint Commission met in Brussels in October 1978
and discussed possibilities of increasing trade. A proposal for
establishing an India Trade Centre in Brussels in being imple-
mented by the Commerce Ministry in consultation with the
Mission of India to the EEC, and Government of India are
working on the renegotiation of the commercial cooperation
agreement with the EEC.
THE SOVIET UNION AND EASTERN EUROPE
India's relations with the Soviet union and other countries
of Eastern Europe continued to grow in strength through exchange
of visits at high levels and through the mechanism of Joint
Commissions established by India with these countries for
economic, industrial, scientific and technical cooperation.
It had been agreed in 1977 that the level of the Indo-Soviet
Joint Commission would be raised by the nomination of the
Indian Minister of External Affairs and the Soviet Deputy Prime
Minister to be the two Co-chairmen. At the session of the
Indo-Soviet Joint Commission held in New Delhi in March 1978
it was decided to set up a Working Group to draw up a draft
Long Term Programme of Economic, Trade, Scientific and
Technical Cooperation between India and the USSR. This
Programme had now been drawn up, initialled in New Delhi on
1st December 1978 and is to be signed at the highest level during
the forthcoming visit of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers
of the USSR, Mr. A.N. Kosygin.
During the visit of the Minister of Defence Shri Jagjivan Ram
to the Soviet Union in May 1978, Indo-Soviet cooperation in
the field of defence was reviewed, An Indian exhibition was
held in Moscow in August 1978 to acquaint the people of the
USSR with India's progress in the field of industry and trade.
This was widely appreciated by over two million visitors to the
exhibition.
During his visit to the Soviet Union in September 1978 the
Minister of External Affairs, Shri A.B. Vajpayee held meetings
and discussions with Soviet leaders, President Brezhnev, Chairman
Kosygin and Foreign Minister Gromyko. In a wide-ranging
discussion on bilateral relations as well as of international
questions, he emphasised the very great importance which India
attached to strengthening its relations with the USSR and added
that India's normalisation of relations with any other country
would not be allowed to affect adversely its friendly relations
with other countries including the Soviet Union.
During his visit to the Soviet Union in October 1978 Shri
Biju Patnaik, Minister of Steel & Mines held talks for enlarging
the scope of Indo-Soviet cooperation in the expansion of existing
steel plants at Bhilai and Bokaro.
The long standing question between the two countries
regarding the new rate of exchange between the Rupee and the
Rouble was resolved through a Protocol signed in November
1978. A new rate of exchange has been agreed upon which
will apply to all the existing and future credits and commercial
transactions. India regards the new exchange rate as a reasonable
readjustment between the two currencies taking into account the
adjustment between the Rupee and other currencies. The
Protocol also contains an agreed built-in-mechanism for future
adjustments in the exchange rate. The Soviet Union has provided
an interest free 45 year deferred payment facility to meet additional
liabilities arising from the application of the new rate of exchange
in respect of supplies made and services rendered upto the date
of the protocol under the existing credits. The Protocol is
expected to smoothen the flow of trade and further strengthen
the economic cooperation between the two countries.
India also developed closer relations with other, socialist
countries of Eastern Europe with a concerted effort towards the
achievement of greater cooperation in diverse fields.
The Minister of Defence, Shri Jagjivan Ram, paid a visit to
the GDR in June 1978 to exploit the possibilities of mutually
beneficial cooperation in the field of defence.
In October 1978 during the visit of GDR Deputy Foreign
Trade Minister two agreements were signed covering export to
GDR of leather shoe uppers (worth Rs. 39.4 million) and 570,000
tonnes of iron ore. It was also agreed that India and GDR
would strive to identify new areas of trade at the next meeting
of the Joint Commission.
The third session of the Indo-GDR Joint Commission for
Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation met in Berlin
in December 1978. A Protocol concluded during the meeting of
the Commission identified several projects for implementation,
including those relating to machine tools, dairy machinery,
chemical industries, lignite mining, textile machinery and manu-
facture of specialised firms.
A new stage in the relationship between India and the GDR
was marked by the visit of the Chairman of the Council of State
of the GDR, H. E. Mr. Erich Honecker, accompanied by a high
level delegation, to India in January 1979. Particularly significant
was the Long Term Agreement on Economic, Industrial, Scientific
and Technical Cooperation signed during this visit, which adds
a new dimension to the already existing close cooperation between
the two countries. During the same visit an Agreement on
Merchant Shipping between India and the GDR was also signed.
The Long Term Agreement envisages, among other things, an
exchange of experts, development and promotion of industrial
cooperation, including transfer of technology and cooperation in
joint ventures in third countries.
The fourth meeting of the Indo-Romanian Joint Commission
on Economic, Technical and Scientific Cooperation was held in
New Delhi from Mar 13, 1978 18 March 1978. The commission considered
measures to bring about an increase in bilateral trade and also
examined the possibility of setting up joint projects in third
countries. The new areas of cooperation identified during the
meeting included the setting up of a plant for production of
600--3000 metric tonnes of Clinkers, supply of power equipment
by Romania, setting up of a pelletisation plant and a port-based
pig iron plant in India on production-compensation basis.
On his way back from a State visit to some countries in the
Far East, the President of Romania, Mr. N. Ceausescu, broke
his journey briefly at New Delhi in June 1978, to exchange views
on international and bilateral issues with the Prime Minister of
India. The two leaders agreed that there was considerable scope
for greater economic cooperation particularly in industrial,
petro-chemical and meteorological fields.
The Trade Protocol for 1979 concluded between India and
Romania envisaged an increase of about 25 per cent in the
two-way trade turnover.
At the last session of the Indo-Hungarian Joint Economic
Commission held in May 1978 an Agreement on Economic and
Scientific Cooperation between the two countries was signed for
the period 1979-81. This Agreement envisages exchange of
scientific information, joint research in various projects and
identifies various items of engineering goods for export from India
to Hungary as well as identifies several new projects which could
provide the basis for cooperation between the two, countries.
The fourth session of the Indo-Bulgarian Joint Commission
met in Sofia in May-June 1978. Bulgaria agreed to set up two
agro-industrial complexes, one each in Karnataka and Bihar.
Some new projects were also identified for cooperation and under
a Protocol the two countries agreed to explore possibilities of
setting up joint ventures in medium and heavy industries in third
countries. A new Trade and Payments Agreement was signed
in December 1978 providing for a switch over to trade in freely
convertible currency with Bulgaria from 1st January 1979.
A two year Cultural Programme signed by Deputy Foreign
Minister of Czechoslovakia, Mr. Milos Vojta during his visit to
India in November 1978 provided for greater cultural cooperation
through an exchange of experts in various fields between the two
countries.
India's relations with Yugoslavia continued to develop
through exchange of visits bilaterally as well as cooperation in
international forums. The Foreign Minister of Yugoslavia
Mr. Minic visited India in May 1978. During his discussions
with the Indian leaders important international issues were
discussed and a broad consensus emerged on the need for
maintaining the unity and solidarity of the Non-Aligned Movement.
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CHAPTER VII
THE AMERICAS
The United States
The visit of Prime Minister Morarji Desai to the United
States in June 1978, following the visit to India of President
Carter earlier during the year, helped towards promoting bilateral
relations between India and the United States and a greater
understanding of each country's points of view by the other on
various international issues. The Prime Minister's statement
that "even though our paths may continue to be different, our
ultimate relations will always be the same" set the tone of India's
relations with the United States. Besides holding talks, with
President Carter, the Prime Minister met members of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee and several important members of
the Congress.
One of the major issues which figured prominently in the
talks that Prime Minister had with US leaders during his visit
to Washington and invariably in the continued exchange of letters
between him and President Carter was that of nuclear
cooperation between India and USA, particularly in the context
of the US Non-Proliferation Act, the provisions of which would
seriously affect the continued supply of enriched uranium fuel
for the Tarapur Atomic Power Station. In his talks and
correspondence with President Carter, Prime Minister reiterated
repeatedly the sanctity of contractual obligations and the need
to avoid any form of discrimination in the field of nuclear
cooperation between countries.
The visit of Commerce Secretary Mrs. Kreps and that of
Mr. Newsom, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, to
India from the American side and the visit of Minister of State
Shri Kundu and the three Service Chiefs and some Members
of Parliament and the Finance Minister reflected contacts at
high level and exchange of views in various fields between the
two countries.
The Indo-US Sub-Commission on Science and Technology
met in November 1978 in Delhi. It recommended an allocation
of $ 2 million for integral rural development and cooperation
in developing non-science subjects relating to the rural sector
including exchange of information between the two countries
in this regard.
The Economic and Commercial Sub-Commission, which also
met in November, discussed a wide range of multilateral and
bilateral economic and trade issues. India explained that its
foreign investment policy was designed to encourage transfer
of sophisticated technology and production of commercially
needed goods. It also raised the issue of difficulties being faced
by Indian exports to the US market.
Another field in which the two countries cooperated was that
of space research. A memorandum was signed in July 1978
which provided for the launching of an Indian national satellite
(INSAT-I) aboard NASA's space shuttle planned for 1981.
Dr. Joseph Nye, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and
principal negotiator on nuclear matters, also visited Delhi in
November and discussed with senior Indian officials future
nuclear cooperation between India and the United States. The
nuclear issue, however, remains one important factor of difference
between the two countries.
CANADA
The year was marked by greater cooperation between India
and Canada in cultural and economic affairs. Under an
agreement signed in February 1978, India agreed to give a
grant of Rs. 48 lakhs for promotion of academic and cultural
exchanges between India and Canada. The same month, an
agreement wag signed whereby Canada would give a loan to
India worth C$ 10 million (Rs. 7.43 crores) for import of ferti-
lizers and fertilizer materials.
A number of high-level visits were exchanged between the
two countries. Shri Arif Beg, Minister for State for Commerce,
visited Canada and Mr. T. Abbott, Canadian Minister for Small
Business, led a trade team to India. The visit of Mr. Abbott
led to the decision to set up a Joint Commission between India
and Canada. The Canadian leader of the Opposition, Mr. Joe
Clarke, along with Opposition spokesman on Finance,
Mr. Sinclair Stevens, visited India in January 1979 and exchanged
views on bilateral and international issues with Indian leaders.
Earlier, the Opposition spokesman on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Roche
had also visited India in July. On the cultural side, Mr. Roy
McMurtry, the Attorney General of the province of Ontario,
visited India at the invitation of the Indian Council for Cultural
Relations.
South and Central America
There was a greater emphasis on developing economic and
commercial relations with the countries in the Caribbean and
Latin America. The awareness in this region that India was
emerging as a leading industrial country which could offer
technological and scientific cooperation led to a shift in emphasis
from cultural agreements to signing of agreements in the field
of trade, science and technology.
A delegation from Brazil led by Mr. Paulotaroso Flecha De
Lima, Head of Department of Promotion of Trade of Brazilian
Ministry of External Relations visited India in June 1978 and
held discussions with various authorities regarding increasing
trade between India and Brazil. The Chairman of the State
Trading Corporation led a delegation to Brazil in September
1978 and hid wide-ranging discussions with various Chambers
of Commerce and public sector companies. A delegation from
Cuba led by Amadeo Blanco, Director, Asia and Africa Division
of the Cuban Ministry of Commerce during his visit to India in
October 1978 held discussions to identify items of exports
between the two countries and the signing of a trade agreement.
The Minister of External Affairs of Cuba, Mr. Isidoro
Malnierca Peoli paid an official visit to India during November
1978. He held discussions on bilateral relations and regarding
the Non-Aligned movement. India and Cuba being both
members of the movement had maintained continuous dialogue
on problems relating to the movement. During the visit of the
Minister an agreement was signed on cooperation in the field of
Science and Technology and a Cultural Exchange programme.
A two-member delegation represented India on the
25th Anniversary of the Attack on Moncadaporracks. Another
delegation led by Dr. Ram Kripal Singh, Minister of State for
Parliamentary Affairs visited Cuba to represent India on the
20th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.
A Mexican delegation led by Dr. Edmundo Flores, Director-
General of the National Council of Science and Technology
visited India in November 1978 to review the Indo-Mexican
programme on cooperation in the field of science and technology.
A delegation of the Federation of Indian Exports Organisation
and another of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry proposes to visit Latin American countries in the
near future to explore trade possibilities with the countries of
the region.
India welcomed the independence of Dominica on
Nov 03, 1978 and its becoming a member of the
Commonwealth.
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CHAPTER VIII
UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCES
During the year, India continued to take active interest in
the activities of the United Nations and its specialised agencies
and in other international conferences. India participated very
actively in the Thirty-Third session of the United Nations
General Assembly as well as at its various special sessions on
specific problems. Besides, it took part in the World Conference
to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination held in Geneva
from Aug 14, 1978 to 25 August, 1978. India continued its active
participation in the meetings of the Non-aligned Movement of
which there were several during the year, namely, the meeting
of the Coordinating Bureau of Non-aligned Countries at Foreign
Ministers' level in Havana (15-20 May, 1978), the Conference
of the Foreign Ministers of all non-aligned countries held in
Belgrade (24-30 July, 1978) and the meeting of the
Coordinating Bureau of Non-aligned Countries of Foreign
Ministers' level in Maputo (26 January-2 February, 1979).
The Minister of State of External Affairs, Shri Samarendra
Kundu, led the Indian delegation to the Conference of Foreign
Ministers of the 25-member Coordinating Bureau of Non-aligned
Countries which met in Havana from 18 to 20 May, 1978.
The Conference adopted a document divided into political and
economic sections. The political section addressed itself to the
definition and role of non-alignment, need for unity and solidarity
among non-aligned countries, and the re-affirmation of the views
of non-aligned countries on major international issues. It also
endorsed the reports and recommendations of the three
conferences of non-aligned agencies on information and broad-
casting held at Djakarta, Sarajevo and Havana. The economic
section contained an analysis of the current international
economic situation, an assessment of the outcome of the ongoing
dialogue between the developed and developing countries, the
elements that should go into the forumulation of the Strategy
for the Third Development Decade, and review of the progress
in the implementation of the Colombo Action programme for
Economic Cooperation Among the Non-aligned and Developing
Countries.
The Minister for External Affairs, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
led the Indian delegation to the Third Conference of Foreign
Ministers of Non-aligned Countries held in Belgrade from 25 to
29 July, 1978. The Conference was attended by 86 member
countries, 10 countries and organisations with observer status,
and 9 countries with guest status. Djibouti was admitted as a
new member and Pakistan and San Marino as guests. While
welcoming Pakistan as a guest, India expressed the hope that it
would go on to detach itself from the military alliance system.
India was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Political
Committee and presided over the drafting committee set up by
the Political Committee to draft what turned out to be the most
controversial part of the political declaration.
The Minister for External Affairs, in his address to the
Conference, reiterated India's total commitment to the
fundamental principles of non-alignment. He pointed out that
by faithful adherence to these principles, India was able to
improve its bilateral relations with each of the great powers
without being drawn into the differences between them or getting
involved in issues which exacerbate international tensions.
Further, with the inspiration of the non-alignment philosophy,
India had purposefully sought to resolve old and intricate
problems and built bridges of understanding and cooperation
with its neighbours. He noted that a determined resolve to
solve bilateral problems peacefully would release energies which
could enable the movement to play its positive role in facing
major world political and economic problems.
The Conference was held in the midst of a great deal of
speculation regarding the ability of the movement to maintain
its unity and cohesion in view of the emergence of sharp
differences and bilateral conflicts between some of the non-aligned
countries. The Conference addressed a special appeal to the
non-aligned countries involved in bilateral disputes to make
every effort to reach a peaceful settlement through negotiations.
In addition, it recommended that non-aligned countries could
render assistance to the parties concerned towards a resolution
of such disputes. India's contention that if the countries
remained genuinely non-aligned, any attempt either from inside
or outside could not weaken or deflect the movement received
wide support.
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The Conference adopted a two-part Declaration and a
separate section containing a review of the implementation of the
Colombo Action Programme for Economic Cooperation. As
in the past, the political part of the Declaration reflected the
joint stand of the non-aligned countries on major international
issues as well as issues facing the non-alignment movement itself.
A new feature of the Declaration was a section on Human
Rights which, at the initiative of India, stressed the need for the
world community to adopt an integral and comprehensive
approach to human rights in all its aspects.
A Special Conference of Foreign Ministers of the
Coordinating Bureau of Non-aligned countries was held in
Maputo (Mozambique) from 28 January to 2 February, 1979
to consider the developments in Southern Africa. In a
Declaration adopted after the conclusion of the Conference, the
Bureau reiterated the decisions and recommendations made at
earlier non-aligned meetings and at the United Nations and
called for further measures including :
(a) Increased support in all forms--political, diplomatic,
military and financial--for the liberation struggle
in South Africa.
(b) Imposition of a complete and effective oil embargo
on South Africa.
(c) Prevention of recruitment, training, transit and
financing of foreign mercenaries.
(d) Admission of the Patriotic Front (Zimbabwe) as
a full member of the non-aligned movement.
The Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Samarendra
Kundu, led the Indian delegation to the World Conference to
Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination held at Geneva from
14 to 25 August, 1978. Sri Samarendra Kundu, in his speech,
highlighted the contribution made by India to the struggle against
apartheid in South Africa. Declaring that only firm and
decisive measures under Chapter VII of the United Nations
Charter could force South Africa to see the path of sanity, he
stressed that mandatory measures against that country must
include sanctions against export of oil, investment capital, arms
and nuclear collaboration.
The 8th special session of the General Assembly, which met
from 20 to 21 April, 1978. was called specially to consider the
question of making financial provisions for the United Nations
Force in Lebanon and adopted a resolution apportioning
US $ 54 million for the operation of this Force (UNIFL) for
the period 19 March to 18 November, 1978. India contributed
US $ 73,132 towards this amount.
The Minister for External Affairs of India led the Indian
delegation to the 9th Special Session of the UN General
Assembly held from 24 April to 3 May, 1978 to consider the
question of Namibia. The Minister, in his address, underlined
that the special session provided the United Nations with the last
chance to take decisive steps towards bringing genuine
independence to the people of Namobia. He reiterated India's
firm and abiding support for the struggle of the people of
Namibia for liberation and promised all possible support to the
freedom fighters of the country. The special session adopted
a Declaration and a Programme of Action which was initially
drawn up by the Council for Namibia of which India was an
active member and Vice-President. The Programme called for
complete, immediate and unconditional withdrawal of South
Africa from Namibia. The Declaration reiterated that Namibia
was a direct responsibility of the United Nations until genuine
self-determination and national independence was achieved by
it. In keeping with this, the General Assembly reiterated its
commitment to discharge the solemn obligation it had assumed
to assist the Namibian people in achieving self-determination and
independence.
The Tenth Special Session of the United Nations General
Assembly, devoted to disarmament, was held from 23 May to
30 June, 1978. This represented a major achievement for the
Non-Aligned movement which had suggested the convening of
such a session as early as in 1961 at its first Summit Conference
held in Belgrade and reiterated it at the Colombo Conference
of Heads of Governments/States of Non-Aligned Countries held
in 1976. The Prime Minister, who led the Indian delegation
to the Special Session, in his address, stressed the necessity to
keep in view the final objective of realising total disarmament
without any reservation, and the necessity to work out a
non-discriminatory programme based on universal application
shorn of any monopolistic feature or preferential treatment.
The first step in that direction, he said, should be a declaration
outlawing utilisation of nuclear technology for military purposes,
freezing of present stockpile of nuclear arms under international
inspection, qualitative and quantitative limitation of nuclear
armament and gradual reduction of the stockpile with a view
to achieving total elimination of all nuclear weapons. He also
advocated the adoption of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
with provisions to prevent its breach through independent
inspection. The Final Document adopted by the Special Session,
inter alia, called on the nuclear-weapon-States to initiate urgent
negotiations on both qualitative and quantitative freeze as well
as for a comprehensive phased programme with agreed time
frames, for the reduction of stockpiles of nuclear weapons leading
to their ultimate and complete elimination. In the area of
conventional weapons, the document called for the limitation
and gradual reduction of armed forces and conventional weapons
within the framework of progress towards general and complete
disarmament.
The special session achieved significant results in the field
of machinery for disarmament deliberations and negotiations.
A Disarmament Commission open to all members of the United
Nations was established to make recommendations on
disarmament problems, follow up the work of the Special Session,
to consider the elements of a comprehensive disarmament
programme and to report annually to the United Nations General
Assembly. Shri M. A. Vellodi, Secretary, Ministry of External
Affairs was unanimously elected as the first Chairman of the
United Nations Disarmament Commission. The existing
Conference of the Committee on Disarmament (CCD) was
replaced by a new negotiating body, Committee on Disarmament.
This body consists of the nuclear-weapon-States and 35 other
member-States of the United Nations. The Committee now
consists of all the 31 members of the CCD plus 8 other States,
i.e., Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Cuba, Indonesia. Kenya.
Sri Lanka and Venezuela. The first meeting of the Committee
on Disarmament was held in Geneva on 24th January, 1979.
By its attendance in this meeting, France participated in
multilateral disarmament negotiations for the first time since the
establishment of an 18-nation Disarmament Committee (EDC)
1962. China, however, has not yet agreed to participate in the
work of the new Committee on Disarmament.
Shri D. T. Lakdawala, the Deputy Chairman of the Planning
Commission, led the Indian delegation to the United Nations
Conference on Technical Cooperation Among Developing
Countries held in Buenos Aires from 30 August to 12 September,
1978. The objective of the Conference was the furtherance
of the national and collective self-reliance in developing countries
through mutual cooperation. The Conference adopted a Plan
of Action which enunciated the objectives of technical
cooperation among. developing countries and contained specific
recommendations for action at the global, inter-regional, regional
and national levels.
The Minister for External Affairs, Shri A. B. Vajpayee, led
the Indian delegation to the 33rd regular session of the United
Nations General Assembly which met from 19 September to
21 December, 1978 and again from 15 to 29 January, 1979.
The Assembly had before it an Agenda of 126 items covering
political, economic, human rights, social, disarmament and
related issues. The membership of the United Nations increased
during the session from 149 to 151 with the admission of
Solomon Islands and Dominica as the two new members. The
Assembly adopted over 250 resolutions, a majority of which
was adopted by consensus or without vote. India played an
active and constructive role in the deliberations of the General
Assembly and its Committees and took initiative in tabling or
actively co-sponsoring a number of resolutions. The Minister
for External Affairs, in his address, delivered in Hindi, outlined
the policies and attitudes of Government of India towards major
international issues. He made a plea for a better world for all
through harnessing of modern science and technology to bring
about progress and prosperity. He expressed the hope that in
the critical years ahead. The world community through the
United Nations would demonstrate its determination, realism
and sagacity to realise the dream of universal peace based on
freedom and justice. During the period of the session, the
Foreign Minister also addressed two special meetings at Foreign
Ministers' level i.e., of the Non-Aligned countries and of the
"Group of 77" developing countries. In the latter meeting he
called upon the developing countries themselves to be prepared
to make sacrifices for the disadvantaged and relatively less
developed among them. He suggested the pooling of resources
to assist the less developed countries and not to expect
reciprocity for special measures adopted for them.
The question of Namibia figured prominently in discussions
at the United Nations. The five western members of the
Security Council, i.e., UK, USA, France, Federal Republic of
Germany and Canada, after consultations with the Government
of the Republic of South Africa, SWAPO and neighbouring
African Governments, submitted a proposal to the Security
Council in April 1978 for Namibia's transition to independence
after UN supervised and controlled elections. The Security
Council took note of this proposal and following a visit by the
special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General
to Namibia and discussions with the parties concerned, adopted
a resolution establishing a U.N. Transitional Assistance Group
and requesting the Secretary General to report back on the
implementation of the proposal by 23 October 1978. The
South African Government, in defiance of world opinion, declared
its intention to hold internal elections under its own supervision
and control. The Security Council adopted a resolution
condemning this decision and called for its cancellation warning
the Government of the Republic of South Africa that its policy
not to cooperate with the Secretary General in implementation
of Security Council resolution would lead to the initiation of
appropriate action under the UN Charter for the imposition of
sanctions against South Africa.
A full-fledged debate on Namibia was also held in the
General Assembly at its thirty-third session in spite of the
attempt by the Western Countries to get it postponed. India
played an active role in ensuring that the question of Namibia
was taken up by the General Assembly. The Assembly adopted
three resolutions by a majority vote, all of which were
co-sponsored by India. The main resolution, introduced
primarily at India's initiative, condemned South Africa for its
unilateral decision to hold elections under its supervision and
declared the result of such elections to be null and void. It
called for imposition of sanctions under Chapter VII of the UN
Charter against South Africa for its non-compliance with the
resolution of the Security Council. Further, it stated that
should the Security Council be unable to take effective action,
the General Assembly should "consider the situation further
and take all necessary measures in conformity with its relevant
resolutions and the Charter for the purpose of dealing with this
threat to international peace and stability".
During the debate at the thirty-third session of the General
Assembly on Zimbabwe, the administering power, Britain,
referred to the "expanded proposals" handed over to the internal
leaders, to the Patriotic Front and to the Governments of
frontline States on October 20, 1978, and clarified that these
proposals embodied the basic purpose of the Anglo-American
proposals. It suggested that the next step should be an all-party
conference that would lead to full agreement on the modalities
for independence and majority rule. The General Assembly
adopted two resolutions on Zimbabwe by a majority vote. India
voted in favour of both. The resolutions inter alia deplored
the decision of the United Stated Government to allow the entry
into the United States of Ian Smith and some members of his
illegal regime. It further called for widening the scope of
sanctions against the illegal regime of Southern Rhodesia.
These should include all measures envisaged under Article 41
of the Charter. It called upon the Security Council to impose,
among other things, a mandatory embargo on the supply of
petroleum and petroleum products to South Africa since these
were transported into Southern Rhodesia from South Africa.
The question of the Middle East and Palestine was debated
against the background of the Camp David talks between the
United States, Egypt and Israel on a settlement in West Asia.
the resolution on West Asia, co-sponsored by India, reaffirmed
that a just and lasting settlement must be based on a
comprehensive solution under the auspices of the United
Nation and called for the early convening of the
Geneva Peace Conference under the co-chairmanship of the
Soviet Union and the United States with full participation of the
PLO. The resolution on the Palestine issue, also co-sponsored
by India, inter alia reaffirmed that a just and lasting peace in
West Asia could not be established without finding a just
solution to the problem of Palestine based on the attainment of
the inalienable rights of the Palestine people, including their
right to return to the homeland and the recognition of the PLO as
the homeland and the recognition of the PLO as their represen-
tative who should be allowed participation in all conferences
on West Asia under the auspices of the United Nations.
The General Assembly once again adopted a resolution on
a nuclear weapon free zone in South Asia, India voted against
the Pakistani-sponsored resolution. India opposed the
resolution because it did not regard South Asia as an appropriate
region for the creation of such a zone.
Two resolutions introduced by India calling for the
prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons by an international
convention and a moratorium on nuclear weapon testing pending
a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty were adopted by the General
Assembly by overwhelming majorities.
The question of the Indian Ocean being made a zone of
peace moved a step forward when the General Assembly endorsed
the unanimous recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
the Indian Ocean and decided to convene a meeting of the
littoral and hinterland States of the Indian Ocean in New York
from 2 to 13 July, 1979 as the next stage towards convening a
Conference on the Indian Ocean.
The question of Cyprus was once again considered in the
plenary session of the General Assembly. Through a resolution
co-sponsored by India, the Assembly reiterated full support for
the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and
non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus. It called for an urgent
resumption of meaningful and constructive negotiations under
the auspices of the Secretary-General between the representatives
of the two communities in order to arrive at a mutually acceptable
agreement. The resolution further recommended that the
Security Council examine the question of the implementation
within a specified time frame, of all its relevant resolutions and
take appropriate practical measures.
The Second Committee of the General Assembly adopted as
many as 65 resolutions, most of them by consensus, on various
international economic and financial issues. The decisions
arrived at by consensus related to guidelines for the preparation
of a new International Development Strategy, future work and
mandate of the Committee of the whole and convening a UN
Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy (excluding
nuclear energy) in 1981. A consensus resolution was also
adopted calling for an adequate increase in real terms in the
resources of the International Development Association and in
the lending of the World Bank to developing countries. Among
the resolutions adopted by a majority vote were included those
dealing with the preparations for the Fifth Session of UN
Conference on Trade and Development, steps to combat world
inflation, moves for a new International Wheat Agreement and
convening a conference on restrictive business practices. The
Indian delegation played a major role in bringing about the
adoption of the consensus resolution on preparations for an
International Development Strategy for the 1980s. Later,
India was unanimously elected as Chairman of the General
Assembly Preparatory Committee on New International
Development Strategy. India has also provided the Chairman
for the Preparatory Committee on the United Nations Conference
on the Application of Science and Technology for Development.
The UN General Assembly celebrated the 30th anniversary
of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. India piloted a
draft resolution on the establishment and functioning of national
institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights.
This was co-sponsored by all other countries and adopted without
a vote. Indias initiative in presenting another resolution, which
was adopted without a vote, relating to the United Nations
Decade for Women-sub-theme Employment, Health and
Education--was also greatly appreciated.
The Indian delegation to the thirty fourth session of the
Commission on Human Rights held in Geneva from 12 February
to 16 March 1979 was led by Smt. Vijayalakshmi Pandit. The
Commission dealt 29 items on its agenda covering different
aspects of human rights and adopted a number of resolutions
and decisions. India played a very active role in the Session
and was called upon to chair a number of working groups set
up to deal with specific subjects. The Government of India
decided to accede to two important International Comments on
Human Rights, namely, the International Comment on Civil
and Political Rights and the International Comment on
Economic, Social and Central Rights.
India ceased to be a member of the Security Council with
effect from 31 December 1978. During 1978, India effectively
championed the cause of the victims of aggression, racism and
colonialism. India was particularly active whenever the question
of Namibia came up for discussion in the Security Council. India
provided the Chairman for the Sanctions Committee against
Southern Rhodesia.
The Minister of External Affairs introduced the Anti-
Apartheid (United Nations Convention) Bill in the Lok Sabha
in November 1978. The Bill is likely to be taken up for con-
sideration and approved by the Lok Sabha during 1979. The
object of the Bill is to give effect to the provisions of the
International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment for
the Crime of Apartheid which was adopted by the General
Assembly of the United Nations on 30 November 1973 and to
which India became a party on 22 October 1977. The purpose
of the said Convention is to make it possible for the States
party to the Convention to take more effective measures at the
national and international level against the crime of apartheid.
The Law of the Sea Conference held its seventh session at
Geneva from 22 March to 19 May 1978 and after an adjourn-
ment it was resumed at New York from 20th August to 15th
September 1978. The Conference has so far achieved con-
sensus on many issues, including a 12-mile territorial sea, a
200-mile economic zone and the regime of the continental
shelf. However, a deadlock still prevailed because of the lack
of agreement on the question of international regime for seabed
minerals and particularly on the financial between the Inter-
national Seabed Authority and contractors and transfer of
technology to the Authority. Towards the end of the Session,
the United States, the Federal Republic of Germany and other
industrialised countries stated that they were contemplating
unilateral mining legislation to accord legitimacy to the exploita-
tion of the resources of international seabed area for their
nationals and companies. The Gorup of 77 reiterated its view
that such unilateral action would be illegal and its effects would
not be recognised. The Minister for External Affairs, speaking
before the UN General Assembly in October 1978, cautioned
the industrialised States, against adopting unilateral mining,
legislation.
The leader of the Indian delegation was unanimously elected
Chairman of the drafting committee of the UN Plenipotentiary
Conference on the Carriage of Goods by Sea which was held at
Hamburg from 6 to 31 March 1978. The Conference adopted
a Convention on the subject which would replace The Hague
Rules by what would be called the Hamburg Rules.
India participated in the work of the United Nations Corn-
mission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) held at
New York in June 1978. The meeting finalised a draft con-
vention on the formation and validity of contracts relating to
international sale of goods. The subject of the New Interna-
tional Order was listed as one of priority items in the future
programme of work of the UNCITRAL.
The Indian delegation, which participated in the deliberations
of the Legal Sub-Committee of the UN Committee on Peaceful
Uses of Outer Space, maintained its position that any treaty
relating to the moon must contain an unequivocal provision
that the moon and its natural resources were the common heri-
tage of mankind. The treaty, however. could not be finalised
because of differences on this principle in the Sub-Committee.
On the question of remote sensing of the earth by satellites,
the Sub-Committee was able to reach consensus on some more
principles, but no consensus could be reached on the principle
of prior approval in disseminating data and information; the
principle of navigation for conducting remote sensing activities
and the relationship between the principle of full and permanent
sovereignty of States over their wealth and natural resources and
remote sensing activities.
On the subject of television direct broadcasting by satellites,
the Sub-Committee failed to reach an agreement on whether it
was necessary to obtain agreement of a State at whose territory
direct broadcasting by satellites was specifically directed.
India participated at the fifth session of the Inter-Governmen-
tal Group of Experts on Natural Resources Shared by Two or more
States held at Nairobi from 23 January to 8 February 1978.
The Group has formulated 15 principles for the guidance of
States for the preservation and harmonious utilisation of natural
resources shared by two or more States. Later, the Governing
Council of UNEP approved and forwarded these principles for
consideration by the UN General Assembly. The General
Assembly took note of these principles and requested the
Secretary General of the United Nations to transmit them for
study and comments by Governments and report on it.
An officer of the Ministry attended the second session of
the Working Group of Governmental Experts on Environmental
Law held at Geneva from 3 to 12 April, 1978. The Group
considered the question of maritime pollution arising out of
offshore drilling and mining within the limits of national
jurisdiction.
India also took part in an Expert Group Meeting on
Environment convened by the Asian-African Legal Consultative
Committee at New Delhi from 18 to 21 December 1978. The
Group identified areas common to the region which needed
urgent attention. These included human settlement, land use,
mountain ecology, industrialisation and marine pollution.
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Technical And Economic Co-operation
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Jan 01, 1978
CHAPTER IX
TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION
Believing in global inter-dependence and collective
self-reliance as the twin pillars on which the blue-print for the
international development strategy for the eighties should be
based, India endeavoured to fashion its strategy for economic
and technical co-operation in multilateral forms and work out
new frameworks in addition to strengthening old and time-tested
methods for developing economic and technical co-operation
with developed, developing and socialist countries on the basis
of beneficial bilateralism encompassing functional co-operation
in different fields. India continued to share its know-how and
placed its skilled, scientific and technical manpower at the dis-
posal of many developing countries and progress in regard to
joint ventures scaled new heights. Inside the Ministry, the
functioning of the Economic Division was streamlined by intro-
ducing geographisation in the sense that bilateral economic and
political work were combined in the territorial divisions with
Economic Division concentrating on specialised tasks such as
multilateral economic relations, long-term programmes and
projects of co-operation, manpower and personnel work, admi-
nistration of Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation Pro-
gramme, analysis of developmental plans of developing coun-
tries with a view to identifying areas of co-operation etc.
Progress in Joint collaboration and co-operation in different
fields continued to be made within the framework of already
established joint commissions. During the year, a joint com-
mission on economic, cultural, scientific and technical co-
operation with Mauritius was established and an agreement was
reached in principle on a joint commission with Nigeria on
economic, scientific and technical co-operation. A budgetary
allocation of Rs. 650 lakhs made under ITEC programme was
sought to be utilised for providing training facilities in India
for trainees from developing countries, deputing Indian experts
to other developing countries, for carrying out technical economic
surveys and feasibility studies and for gifting of equipment or
projects, in different developing countries of Asia. Africa and
Latin America. Consistent with our policy, stress was naturally
placed on such programmes with neighbouring countries such
as Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Mauritius etc.
Steps were taken to diversify and strengthen our economic
relations with Nepal taking into account special problems of
Nepal as land-locked and least developed country, In regard
to Afghanistan, we have agreed to finance feasibility studies as
well as certain projects on mutually acceptable terms. Though
some problems did arise in our economic relations with Iran
particularly in regard to availability of crude oil supplies from
there due to political disturbances there, by and large the
economic relations have withstood the stresses and strains
and it is hoped that once political conditions get stablised there,
our economic relations would gather new momentum.
India agreed to give tariff preferences to Sri Lanka for
several products of interest in addition to permitting imports of
certain banned products upto certain specified limits. Other
significant arrangements with Sri Lanka related to buy-back
commitments for Indo-Sri Lanka joint ventures based in
Sri Lanka, preference to each other for imports of requirements
provided quality and prices were suitable, co-operation in pro-
duct developments in packaging of tea and special allowances
to Indian visiting Sri Lanka for tourism. The pilot plants
projects being established in Burma maintained scheduled pro-
gress during the year. An economic delegation from Burma
headed by the Minister of Co-operatives visited India and
acquired first-hand knowledge of the industrial progress made
by India.
New ground was broken in regard to trade with China,
Pakistan and Bangladesh. India participated in the Canton
Fair.
As regards co-operation with countries of South East Asia,
a new dimension was added with the initiation of Indo-ASEAN
dialogue. The Secretary General of ASEAN had preliminary
discussions in the Ministry. Possible areas of co-operation with
ASEAN were identified through inter-ministerial consultations
and it is hoped that a detailed discussions will take place with
ASEAN Secretariat in the near future
Indian co-operation with Vietnam was strengthened during
the year, particularly in the field of daily sciences and oil explo-
ration. ITEC programme in regard to Tonga and Fiji was con-
tinued. Medicines and rice were gifted to Laos. Indian entre-
preneurs and public-sector organizations continued to be active
in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines both in regard
to joint ventures and for supply of capital equipment.
Indian expertise and technical know-how continued to be
in great demand in the West Asian region, particularly because
it proved apt and relevant to the conditions prevailing there. An
8-member Indian medical team was sent to the Peoples' Demo-
cratic Republic of Yemen for three weeks under ITEC programme.
A Protocol of Understanding was signed with the visiting delega-
tion from the Ministry of Health of Sultanate of Oman for re-
cruitment of medical and paramedical staff needed by that
country. Some beginnings were made in regard to durable and
comprehensive economic co-operation with Saudi Arabia, Iraq
and to some extent Saudi Arabia and UAE agreed to help India
in meeting shortages in crude oil requirements of India as a
result of troubles in Iran, Libya also showed understanding on
this matter. Economic relations with that country continued to
make rapid strides, especially after the visit of Vice-President
and Premier Jalloud. A protocol was signed with Algeria on
economic, scientific and technical relations. Indo-Iraqi Joint
Commission identified several fields for co-operation, particularly
co-operation in the field of agriculture.
India's economic ties with Africa were further strengthened
during the period, particularly with the island countries of the
Indian Ocean, littoral and hinterland states bordering the Indian
Ocean and Nigeria. A decision was taken in the third session of
the Indo-Tanzanian Joint Commission in regard to identification
of possible participation by India in the Tanzanian development
plan and for carrying out feasibility study for production co-
operation for growing cashewnuts in Tanzania. An Agreement
on economic and technical co-operation with Seychelles was
signed. India gifted a further quantity of corrugated sheets for
housing projects in Seychelles. A Joint Commission with Mauri-
tius was established and an agreement to supply 24,000 tons of
rice to Mauritius was concluded. About fifty Indian railway
experts took their assignments in Mozambique. The visit of the
Zambian Prime Minister resulted in better mutual understanding
about possibilities of co-operation between India and Zambia,
particularly by way of India giving commercial credits for export
of capital equipment and machinery to Zambia and Zambia
agreeing to meet requirements of India for non-ferrous metals
such as copper, cobalt tec. The Malawi Minister for Industries
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visited the Small Scale Industries Fair and returned deeply im-
pressed with possibilities of Indian co-operation in Malawi's
industrial development. Trade with Kenya and Uganda register-
ed further increases with exports of Indian commercial vehicles,
sugar and textile machinery, gaining entry in that region.
In West Africa, close economic ties were developed with
Nigeria and relations with Liberia and Sierra Leone were streng-
thened. RITES were awarded the prestigeous contract for
railway management of Nigeria. Nigeria continued to look to
India for recruitment of experts for various fields such as tele-
communications, medicines, architecture etc, An agreement with
Liberia on economic and technical co-operation was entered
into. Currently a Liberian request for management of their
mines etc. is being processed.
Exploratory work in regard to identification of concrete
areas of economic and technical co-operation between India and
Latin America continued. It is proposed to organise a meet
in New Delhi between Indian representatives and representa-
tives from Economic Commission for Latin America to identify
possibilities of technical co-operation between India and Latin
American countries. FICCI has proposed to send a delegation
to certain Latin American countries in the near future to make
an on-the-spot study of possible areas of co-operation.
With developed countries India continued to explore
avenues of friendly co-operation in specialised fields involving
import of sophisticated technology and joint ventures in third
countries. Efforts were also made in international and multi-
lateral forums for persuading developed countries to take helpful
decisions relating to official development assistance and mea-
sures for debt relief. India's point of view was also projected
in high level meetings which Indian leaders had with leaders
from developed countries. The Prime Minister's meeting with
the President of the Commission of the European Community
was followed by the decision of the European Economic Com-
munity to establish a Trade Centre in Brussels for providing
specialised and technical services in the field of trade promotion
for Indian speciality exports. Consultations for renewal of the
Commercial Co-operation Agreement between India and the
European Economic Community have also made progress and
it is hoped that a comprehensive economic and commercial co-
operation agreement would be concluded in the near future.
India's concern at the rising tide of protectionism in the develop-
ed countries was communicated by the Prime Minister during
his talks with the President of the Commission of European
Communities in Brussels, by the Commerce Minister during his
meeting with the American Secretary of State for Commerce,
and the French Minister for Foreign Trade, and by the Finance
Minister to the FRG Minister for Economic Co-operation.
During the visit of the Dutch Foreign Minister, the Dutch
Minister for Development Co-operation and the Italian Foreign
Minister, our Foreign Minister put across India's views on the
measures that need to be taken by developed countries for
bringing about the New International Economic Order. India
welcomed the retrospective terms adjustment measures under-
taken by U. K. and Sweden in pursuance of Trade and Develop-
ment Board Resolution for providing debt relief. The Minis-
terial level meeting of Indo-French Joint Committee has identi-
fied areas for sectoral co-operation in fields such as coal mining
and coal processing, telecommunications, electronics, offshore
drilling,
automobile industry, etc. An agreement has been
concluded with Turkey on economic, scientific and technical
co-operation. A dialogue with U.S.A. in the framework of the
Indo-U.S. Sub-Commission on Economic and Commercial Co-
operation and with Japan in the framework of Indo-Japan
Business Committee have helped in a better perception of the
possibilities and potential for bilateral co-operation and measures
that are required in the light of contemporary economic realities
for global management of inter-dependence. including, inter alia,
increasing share of the developing countries in the decision mak-
ing processes that affect the development of the developing
countries.
With Socialist countries, India concluded several new
agreements designed to further strengthen and promote economic
co-operation in the light of the technical and industrial progress
achieved by India in these countries and in the context of the
evolving environment for international economic relations. A
long-term programme of economic, trade, scientific and technical
co-operation between India and the USSR was finalised during
the year and initialled. This would involve co-operation
setting up new enterprises in India, improvements in existing
enterprises built with Soviet assistance, co-operation in third coun-
tries, co-operation in science & technology and co-operation in
trade and planning. During the visit of the First Secretary of the
GDR, a long-term agreement on economic, scientific and techni-
cal co-operation was finalised. The Indo-Bulgarian Joint Com-
mission has identified new areas of co-operation, particularly for
agro-based industries. The Indo-Hungarian and the Indo-GDR
Joint Commission meetings have helped focussing on opportunities
that are available for co-operation in third countries.
India actively participated in programmes of co-operation
within Commonwealth framework, i.e., Colombo Plan,
the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation, the
Special Commonwealth African Assistance Programme. India
hosted a meeting of experts from South East Asian and Pacific
countries (Commonwealth) on energy during which detailed dis-
cussions took place on co-operation in this vital field. India
also actively participated in the meeting of the senior Common-
wealth officials held in Kuala Lumpur preparatory to the meet-
ing of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments/States.
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External Publicity
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Jan 01, 1978
CHAPTER X
EXTERNAL PUBLICITY
The publicity and information activities of the Ministry are
guided by the consideration to promote a better understanding
and appreciation of the country's foreign policy and to locus
attention on the progress made in social, economic, cultural,
scientific and technological fields. This was done through
printed publicity material, through the medium of documentary
and feature films as well as Indian newsreels and through the
news bulletins issued by the various Missions abroad. The
spokesman of the Ministry, in his daily briefings, explained the
policies of the Government to the Correspondents of Indian and
foreign newspapers based in India. Invitations were extended
to foreign journalists and T. V. men to visit India to see the
country's progress with their own eyes. Appropriate efforts
were made to draw the attention of the journalists to the various
initiatives taken by the Government hi building bridges of
understanding with our neighbours in consolidating and diversi-
fying established friendship and seeking to enlarge the areas of
understanding and co-operation, in supporting the cause of
liberation of countries in Southern Africa and by the re-
assertion of India's adherence to the policy of non-alignment.
The Committee set up under Shri Chanchal Sarkar to
devise measures to improve the work of external publicity sub-
mitted its report during the year and efforts are being made to
implement its recommendations.
The publicity work of the Ministry continued under the
following heads
(i) Press Relations
The press relations section acted as host to 37 foreign
journalists and another 20 are expected to visit by the end of
March 1979. 270 foreign journalists, who came to India on
their own, were accorded all possible assistance to make their
visits fruitful and were provided facilities to acquire better
knowledge and appreciation of the country's policies and
achievements. About 100 more such journalists are expected
to come by the end of March 1979. During April 1978 to
December 1978, about 87 foreign TV teams visited India for
making documentary films on a variety of subjects. Another 30
are expected to visit by the end of March 1979.
Necessary facilities were given to about 80 Indian Journa-
lists to visit foreign countries.
(ii) Audio-visual Publicity
More than 400 prints of approved documentary films were
supplied to different Indian Missions and Posts abroad. Besides,
four prints each of 7 feature films were sent to Missions on
circulations on circulation basis. A few more feature films of
artistic value are being bought within this financial year.
Special compilation films on the state visits to India of
several Heads of State were produced for publicity abroad. A
number of Indian Missions also organised Indian films weeks
with films in their possession or supplied by headquarters.
To activise the film projection work of some of the Missions
abroad, 16 mm. cine projectors were sanctioned for the Missions
in Port Louis, Brussels, Mombasa, Male, Tananarive, George-
town, Rabat and Rangoon. 70 gramophone records of Indian
classical and film music and the national anthem were supplied
to different Missions.
(iii) ISI Transmission
Some 50 Missions were kept informed about the latest
developments and progress in India with the twice-daily news
transmissions through the Overseas Communications Service.
Efforts are being made to provide transmission receiving sets
to other Missions also which do not at present have them. Some
of these Missions are being fed through press cables on an
average about three times a week. Copies of daily transmissions
are also sent to all Mission and Posts abroad by bag.
The External Publicity Division is actively considering a
plan to link all Missions through the newly-introduced press
bulletin service which will transmit daily bulletins to Missions
through satellite. When this goes into operation, the Missions
are expected to be provided with fast, more detailed and more
dependable means of receiving transmissions. Arrangements for
linking Indian Missions in North America through the satellite
press bulletin service are about to be completed and depending
upon the availability of resources and in the light of experience,
it is intended to gradually extend the service to Indian Missions
in other regions as well.
(iv) Print Publicity
The External Publicity Division stepped up its activities of
feeding Missions with increased supply of printed material on
India's progress and achievements Publications "FOREIGN
AFFAIRS RECORD" (monthly), "INDIAN AND FOREIGN
REVIEW" (fortnightly) and "COURIER DE L'INDE" (a
fortnightly in French) were, produced as before for distribution
through Indian Missions to various media and institutions in
foreign countries. Efforts were made to make the INDIAN AND
FOREIGN REVIEW more attractive by improving its cover
and content by lending it colour and through addition of re-
productions of Indian miniature paintings, poems, cartoons and
articles of literary interest. A few booklets published by the
External Publicity Division for distribution by Missions includ-
ed "CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN INDIA's FOREIGN
POLICY" and "INDIA's ROLE IN THE CHANGING
WORLD" by the Minister for External Affairs, Shri Atal
Behari Vajpayee, "UNIVERSAL DISARMAMENT--A WAY
TO GLOBAL PEACE" by Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai,
and "INDIA's ROLE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST
APARTHEID" by Smt. Shanti Sadiq Ali. Other publications
included pamphlets covering speeches by the Minister for
External Affairs and the Minister of State in different interna-
tional forums like the ECOSOC in Geneva, the non-aligned co-
ordination meeting in Havana and the conference of Foreign
Ministers of non-aligned countries in Belgrade.
On the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister to the
United States in June 1978, special feature articles were com-
missioned in the series "Development India" written by specia-
lists for wide distribution in the countries visited by the Prime
Minister as well as in others. Besides, World Press Review, con-
taining selected comments on India by major newspapers in diffe-
rent countries, continued to be issued and distributed widely.
The External Publicity Division also supplied books on
various Indian subjects to the Missions for their libraries and
for presentation, newspapers for their reading rooms and for
local distribution, photographs showing development activities
and cultural events in India, and assisted in the production of
supplements by important foreign journals to bring out special
features on different facets of the country's life and achieve-
ments.
The XP Division also carried out exhibition and cultural
work through supply of photographs, paintings for arranging
exhibitions abroad, coordinated the work regarding sending of
cultural troupes, holding of exhibitions of Indian modem art
and of philately exhibitions in various countries and co-ordinat-
ing the work regarding book exhibitions. The Indian Art Exhi-
bition, that opened in Paris in November 1978 and which ran
till the end of February 1979, deserves special mention.
The work of restructuring the Indian pavillion at the
Commonwealth Institute in London to make it themetically up-
to-date was given to the Indian Institute of National Design,
Ahmedabad, and it is expected to be completed by May 1979.
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Cultural Relations
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CHAPTER XI
CULTURAL RELATIONS
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations continued to be
the main agency for promoting India's cultural relations with
other countries. During the year, some administrative re-organi-
sation was undertaken to increase its efficiency and rationalise
the distribution of work. Further, additional work was transferred
to this Organisation from the Department of Culture in pursuance
of the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Com-
mission, thus enlarging the scope of its activities. These included
handling of all incoming and outgoing cultural delegations, visits
of academic delegations and Organisation of art exhibitions. The
ICCR, for carrying out these functions, would consult national
academies and other professional organisations in the same
manner as the Department of Culture had been doing in the past.
There would also be periodical reviews of the implementation of
the programmes assigned to the ICCR.
Until the middle of November, the Council sponsored
17 Indian delegations and 48 Indian visitors to go abroad. The
individual visitors went to countries in Europe, North America,
Latin & South America and South East Asia. A small number
visited Australia and Japan. The purpose of these visits by
individuals was to participate in symposia and seminars, to study
sciences or give lectures and present papers on social, political,
artistic and literary subjects.
The delegations sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural
Relations visited Australia, West Europe, South East Asia, West
Asia and North America, the Soviet Union and the neighbouring
countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. The majority of
these sponsored delegations specialised in the field of the evolving
arts. Their visits coincided with either international art festivals
or other Indian fairs and festivals celebrated in these countries.
The Council received 36 visitors from Ghana, Syria, Indonesia,
Pakistan, Chile, Surinam, Kuwait, Tunisia, Fiji, Costa Rica,
Bangladesh, Vietnam, Botswana, Sri Lanka, Australia the United
States, Kenya, Iraq, Brazil, Federal Republic of Germany, the
Soviet Union and Turkey. The Council gave more attention to
incoming visitors from Latin and South America, South East
Asia, Africa and West Asia.
The third annual meeting of the Indo-US Sub-Commission
on Educated & Culture was held in New York on May 15, 1978 16 May
1978. The meeting reviewed past activities under the aegies
of the Sub-Commission. Exchanges concerning academicians,
personnel from the field of museology, performing arts, films,
television and radio were also discussed as well as programmes
for future joint seminars, exchange of exhibitions and joint
workshops. Under the aeigies of the Sub-Commission an
exhibition on technology of American experiences was held in
Bangalore, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Madras. The joint
seminar was organised in Now York in June 1978, in Srinagar
in September 1978 and another in New York in November 1978.
The Indo-US fellowship programme of the Sub-Commission was
implemented and 16 fellows were received from the United States
and 13 were sent to that country. Under the programmes of
exchange 14 middle level museum personnel from each side, two
persons were received while the Indian Curator of the National
Museum of Natural History went to the United States to work
with Carnegie Museum of National History in Chicago. The
meeting of the two Chairmen of Sub-Commission held in Septem-
ber 1978 expressed satisfaction at the work done so far.
The Council brought out 9 publications during the period.
8 magazines and publications are in the Press and 5 manuscripts
approved by the publication committee are under active prepara-
tion for submission to the Press. Its publications were sent to
fairs and exhibitions in a number of countries.
A new cultural centre was set up in Suriname and its Director
assumed charge of his office in early November. Steps were also
taken to improve the staff and equipment at cultural centres in
Fiji and Guyana. Action was also taken to provide equipment
and depute the required scholars to countries like Fiji, Mauritius.
Suriname, Medico, Rumania and Bulgaria from where the Council
had received specific indications of their requirements.
Under the bilateral are exchange, programmes, the Council
sponsored the visit of a number of troupes to give performances
in India. These included a 39-member folk dance ensemble from
the GDR, a 40-member Tadjic opera ballet from the Soviet
Union and a 80-member Pyongyong school students and children
are group from the Democratic Republic of Korea. Other spon-
sored programmes included concerts of three artists from Britain,
two artists from Australia, a 20-member visiting group from
Japan, a 5-member troupe from Cuba and a 24-member visiting
troupe of national dance from Sri Lanka.
The Council continued to look after the foreign students and
foreign visitors. It received informal offers of land on partial
finance for putting up hostels for foreign students in Maharashtra,
Karnataka, U.P. and Tamil Nadu. This was, however, on the
condition that the Central Government, through the Council,
would meet the major portion of the expenditure for putting up
these hostels and for their staff and maintenance.
Under instructions from the President of the Council, steps
were taken to reorganise the offices of the Foreign Students
Advisers in various Universities all over India. It is proposed
that these advisers should be changed once every three years to
ensure that the foreign students community gets fresh and dynamic
attention to its needs in different educational institutions.
The editorial boards of the manuscripts being published by
the ICCR were reconstituted consisting of eminent scholars. The
Hindi magazine was placed under Shri Bhowani Prasad Mishra,
and Shri Ashok Mehta headed the editorial board for AFRICA
QUARTERLY. The Chairman of the publications committee,
Dr. Karan Singh agreed to take an active part in bringing out
other publications and magazines and it was hoped that this would
bring about a qualitative change in the publication programme
of the organisation.
The Ministry entrusted the Council with the task of coordi-
nating activities relating to the commemoration of the United
Nations International Anti-appartheid Year in India. The Council
evolved discussions on the programme at seminars, meetings and
exhibitions to focuss attention on the problem and also to under-
take a number of monographs and pamphlets on the subject in
English, Hindi and other major Indian languages. The Ministry
provided a separate grant of Rs. 9.8 lakhs to the Council for
this purpose. The Council is also undertaking similar work on
behalf of the Arab League and the United Nations.
The Council is also the secretariat of the Jury of Jawaharlal
Nehru Award for International Understanding. The Award for
1976 to Dr. Giuseppe Tucci of Italy was presented to him in
Rome in October 1978; the Award for 1977 to Shri Tulsi
Mehrji Shristha in Kathmandu in September 1978 and the Award
for 1978 to Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii of Japan in New
Delhi in January 1979.
The scheme for providing educational facilities in the field
of medicine and engineering to self-financing students from
developing countries was continued during the year. From the
1159 applications for admission to medical courses received from
nearly 35 countries, 68 students were selected and nominated to
various medical colleges in India. Similarly, 200 students from
679 applicants were selected and nominated to various engineering
colleges including the IITs. Requests for admission to different
polytechnic institutions for diploma courses were also received
during the year and 20 foreign students were nominated to such
courses. These, of course, did not include nomination of students
from Nepal and Bhutan whose cases were considered separately.
A statement showing countrywise allocation of medical and
engineering seats under the scheme for self-financing foreign
students is at Appendix.
In addition to nominating self-financing students to engineering
and medical courses, the Council also coordinated the grant of
scholarships under the Schemes of General Cultural Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship and Reciprocal Scholarship of the
Department of Education.
May 15, 1978 |
Protocol
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CHAPTER XII
PROTOCOL
The Heads of Missions of the following 19 countries on com-
pletion of their assignment left India during the year :--
Ambassadors of Oman, Burma, Japan, Mongolia,
Afghanistan, Ireland, Sudan, Jordan, People's
Democratic Republic of Yemen, Democratic People's
Republic of Korea, Austria, The Netherlands, France,
and Italy and High Commissioners of Tanzania,
Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and New Zealand.
The new Heads of Missions of the following 25 countries
arrived in Delhi and presented their credentials :
Ambassadors of Iraq, Syria, USSR, Belgium, Libya,
Burma, Pakistan, Japan, Afghanistan, Sudan,
Maldives, Liberia, Somalia, Lebanon, Oman, Jordan,
Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Indonesia,
Mongolia, Laos and Ireland, the High Commissioners
of Tanzania, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Two countries, Maldives and Liberia, accredited their first
Ambassadors to India. Mr. Mohamed Musthafa Hussain con-
currently accredited as Ambassador of Maldives to India (stationed
at New York) presented his Credentials on the Sep 12, 1978.
Mr. C. Copper, concurrently accredited Ambassador of Liberia
(Stationed at Tokyo) presented his Credentials on the
19 September 1978.
Sep 12, 1978 |
Passport, Emigration & Consular Services
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CHAPTER XIII
PASSPORT, EMIGRATION & CONSULAR SERVICES
There was all-round growth of the Central Passport and
Emigration Organisation during the year. The staff in the existing
Passport Offices was strengthened and new Passports Offices were
opened. The number of passports issued also increased considerably
as compared to the previous year. The passport fee was revised
from Rs. 25.00 to Rs. 50.00 and proportionately there was
increase in the prescribed fees for various services rendered for
the passports. There was also simplification and standardisation
of the procedure regarding the issue of passports.
With the establishment of new Passport Offices at Bangalore,
Kozhikode, Jaipur and Bhopal, the total number of such offices
in the country rose to 13. It was proposed to establish before
the middle of 1979 six more Passport Offices at Bhubaneshwar,
Gauhati, Jullunder, Patna, Simla and Srinagar.
There was considerable increase in the number of passports
issued during the year ; 12.13 lakhs passports being issued as
compared to 9.07 lakhs issued during 1977. The number of
applications received and the number of passports issued in each
of the Passports Offices during the year 1978 are given at
Appendix VII. This statement also gives details of diplomatic
and official passports issued or serviced by the Ministry during
the year.
A concerted drive was undertaken to clear the arrears of
passport applications. As a result of this, the arrears were reduced
from 4.36 lakhs at the beginning of the year to 81.568 by
Dec 31, 1978. Of this a total of 64,626 applicants who
had not supplied essential data for inclusion in the passport or
had not remitted the revised passport fee were informed that if
they did not comply with the requirement by a particular date
their cases would be treated as closed.
Steps were taken to improve and streamline the working of
the Central Passport and Emigration Organisation through
standardisation of procedure and strengthening of the staff of
such organisations. During the year 1978, 32 additional posts
of officers and 334 additional posts of supporting staff were created.
The total strength in different grades in Central Passport and
Emigration organisations at the end of 1978 is given at
Appendix VIII.
The policy of granting leberalised endorsement at passports
announced by the Minister of External Affairs last year, was
given full implementation. The authority for signing verification
certificates in support of passport applications was extended to
MLAs of State/Union Territories and MLC and Members of
Metropolitan Council of Delhi and a total of 5.44 lakhs applica-
tions had been so verified representing 52 per cent of the total
applications received during the year. Several measures for
streamlining the procedure and cutting down delays were intro-
duced following the conference of Regional Passport Offices held
in Delhi in January 1978. These included centralised receipt of
passport applications and production of a new bilingual enquiry
slips that would inform the applicants of the latest Position
regarding progress of action on their applications, a standardised
acknowledgement-cum-difficiency slip; a standard letter to
policy/authorities concerned narrowing down and unambiguously
defining the list of enquiries; the scheme of distribution of passport
forms through Post Offices was extended to cover Head Post
Offices in Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and North-
Western circle. The sworn affidavit system under which an
application would be exempted from prior police verification
before grant of passport was popularised in all the regions. As
a result of these measures it was possible to prescribed a time-
limit of five weeks for issue of passport in respect of applications
supported by verification certificates or, the sworn affidavits.
Proposals are also under consideration to introduce a simple and
rational passport application form as well as a passport fee stamp.
In 1978, the total revenue earned by Passport Offices was
Rs. 483.56 lakhs as compared to a revenue of Rs. 346.79 lakhs
in 1977. The expenditure in 1978 was Rs. 145.03 lakhs com-
pared to Rs. 104.20 lakhs in 1977.
There was considerable increase of emigration of Indian
workers for employment abroad during the year. The bulk of
the emigrants wanted to go to West Asia, particularly to the
countries of the Gulf. The government took various measures to
ensure better terms and conditions of employment for Indian
workers abroad and to protect workers from exploitation both
in India and abroad at the hands of unauthorised agents and/or
their touts.
In February 1978, an inter-ministerial committee was appointed
by the Labour Minister to go into the question of overseas
employment of Indian workers in all its aspects and to suggest
measures for streamlining recruitment and procedure for emigra-
tion. The Committee in its report submitted in September 1978
recommended inter alia that a new Act should be adopted to
replace the Emigration Act of 1922.
Pending acceptance of the recommendations of the Inter-
Ministerial Committee, the Government adopted certain measures
to rationalise the procedure that would help emigrants. Individual
emigrants who obtained jobs through their own efforts were
allowed to emigrate on the completion of similar registration
formalities without payment of required security deposit. Two
more embarkation points with airports at Trivandrum and
Amritsar were declared lawful for emigration in order to help
emigrants from States of Kerala and Punjab. Besides the
emigrants could obtain emigration clearance from any of the
protectors of emigrants of India and could depart from any of
the notified embarkation points declared lawful by the Govern-
ment. The staff of the officers of protectors of emigrants were
strengthened to enable them to grant emigration clearance to
intending emigrants within 72 hours. A 24-hours emigration
check was introduced at important emigrants left only after
obtaining the emigration clearance from the authorities concerned.
This helped in ensuring better terms and conditions of employ-
ment for Indian job seekers. As a result foreign employers are
now approaching the government for necessary permission to
recruit workers from India which was earlier being done directly
through the open market in violation of the prescribed procedure
and provisions of the Emigration Act 1922.
With nearly 3 million Indians living abroad and their number
still increasing, there was a great increase in the Consular work
of various Missions, particularly those in West Asia and North
Africa. During the year Indian Missions/Posts extended such
assistance to 41 Indian nationals who were stranded there. In
addition 1378 destitute Indians were repatriated from abroad,
the number being more than double that of the previous year.
Cases of 354 Indians who died abroad and settlement of death
compensation and other claims against employers were also looked
into.
The Consular Wing also assisted foreign Missions in India
in tracing the whereabouts of their missing nationals and disposal
of their bodies and their states.
An all time record of 89,524 judicial, commercial and
educational documents were authenticated to facilitate their
production abroad.
Dec 31, 1978 |
Organisation And Administration
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Jan 01, 1978
CHAPTER XIV
ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Shri Samarendra Kundu were
the Minister for External Affairs and Minister of State for
External Affairs respectively during the year. Shri J. S. Mehta
was the Foreign Secretary. The Administration was headed by
Shri Thomas Abraham till June 1978 and thereafter by Shri
N. P. Jain as Additional Secretary.
The total strength at the Headquarters was 542 officers and
2010 non-gazetted staff. The strength of the various Cadres
of the Ministry is at Appendix XIV. The implementation of the
Cadres review of IFS was completed during the year. Cadres
review of IFS(B) is in progress and is expected to be finalised in
1979. This would lead to a more rational staffing of IFS'B'
personnel in Missions abroad.
The number of resident Missions/Posts during the year was
127, including the Consulate General at Karachi which it was
decided to set up during the year. In addition, India had con-
current accreditation in 47 countries. The strength of the staff
in Missions/Posts abroad was 650 Diplomatic Officers and
2584 non-diplomatic staff including local employees. Several
steps were taken to streamline representation abroad so as to
strike the right balance between India's international objectives
and its limited financial resources. The strength of the Mission
in London was brought down by reducing the staff in the Supply
Wing from 123 to 114. A study has also been commenced to
streamline the procedure of the Supply Wing in Washington as
also computerisation of its work in the interest of economy and
efficiency. India's Consular Representation in the Gulf region
was strengthened to meet India's increased responsibility in that
region.
Further progress was made towards development of language
expertise in the Ministry. Recruitment Rules of the Interpreter
Cadre were notified in June 1978 and action initiated regarding
the formation of the Cadre. It is expected that with the com-
mencement of recruitment of Interpreters in 1979, the Ministry
will soon have the services of highly qualified linguists. Extensive
language training continued to be provided for IFS officers and
the Ministry has now language expertise available in as many
as 23 languages. A comprehensive list of number of officers
which have qualified in various languages is given at Appendix
XV.
The inflationary trend in all countries resulted in an inevitable
increase in the cost of financing the activities of Indian Missions
abroad. The total expenditure of the Ministry during the
financial year 1978-79 was estimated to be of an order of
Rs. 138.28 crores. Out of this Rs. 33.55 crores is for financing
Missions/Posts abroad; Rs. 6.26 crores for expenditure at
United Nations and other International Organisations. The
balance is mainly to meet the cost of cooperation projects and
programmes with respect to Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Details of expenditure are given at Appendices XII and XIII.
Since the increase in the cost of Missions abroad is largely
due to heavy expenditure on rental of offices and residential
buildings, great stress was placed on purchase and construction
of India's own property. Embassy residences were purchased in
six countries (Sweden, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Norway and
Ireland) and more are under active consideration. Office-buildings
were purchased in Syria and Belgium. Further progress was
made in the construction of office-buildings and residential
apartments in countries where the Government of India already
own land. These included Thailand, Zambia, Canada, Indonesia,
Nigeria and Turkey. Preliminary planning is also in hand for
construction in Nepal, Pakistan, Malawi, Australia and Kuwait!
The total expenditure during 1978-79 on acquisition and cons-
truction of property abroad is estimated at Rs. 6.00 crores for
the next financial year. A sum of Rs. 10 crores has been ear-
marked for this purpose. The Government of India now owns
residences in 52 countries; office-buildings in 21 countries and
office-cum-residences in 4 countries.
A separate Section of the Ministry is responsible for watching
and monitoring the implementation of the Reservation orders
in respect of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Details
regarding the number of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in
the total strength of the Ministry, vacancies reserved for Scheduled
Castes/Scheduled Tribes and appointments made in these
vacancies are given in Appendices X and XI.
Jan 01, 1978 |
Use Of Hindi In Official Work
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CHAPTER XV
USE OF HINDI IN OFFICIAL WORK
In accordance with the Government's policy, there was
progressive increase in the use of Hindi in the work of the
Ministry. Efforts were made to use Hindi in as many spheres
of activity as possible and the Official Language Implementation
Committee in the Ministry kept a watch over the implementation
of the orders and instructions issued in this regard. The bigger
Indian Missions were also asked to constitute Official Language
Implementation Committees to see that orders and instructions
relating to the subject were carried out in right earnest. As
during the last year, the Minister for External Affairs delivered
his speech in Hindi at the 33rd Session of the United Nations
General Assembly in October 1978, thus giving Hindi its rightful
place in the comity of nations.
There was regular use of Hindi in protocol matters and work
relating to international relations. Documents Eke "Letters of
Credence", "Letters of Recall" and "Commissions of Appoint-
ment" as well as other protocol documents were prepared in
Hindi. Heads of Missions were advised that, while presenting
credentials, they may, as far as possible, make their introductory
speeches in Hindi.
Apart from the above, international treaties and agreements
were also prepared in Hindi for signature. The Ministry also
rendered assistance to other Ministries and Departments of
Government in preparing Hindi texts of such legal and formal
documents.
The tradition established during 1977 was continued in that
on important occasions like visits of Heads of States and Heads
of Governments from foreign, countries where the visiting digni-
tary spoke in his own language, speeches on the Indian side were
made in Hindi. A number of joint declarations were also
issued in Hindi.
The Ministry issued a large number of notifications and office
orders in Hindi. Letters received in Hindi from the State
6 EA/78--6
Governments and from members of public were invariably replied
to in that language. The Ministry also sent letters in Hindi to
Indian Missions abroad and to the Regional Passport Offices to
the extent possible and some of the Ambassadors also correspond
in Hindi with the Ministry.
Efforts were made to equip more Indian Missions abroad
with Hindi typewriters and Hindi-knowing typists/stenographers.
Twenty-two Missions were supplied with Hindi typewriters during
the year and efforts are being made that all Indian Missions are
supplied with such typewriters by the end of the next financial
year. Instructions were issued to Regional Passport Offices
located in Hindi-knowing areas to ensure that Hindi should be
invariably used in addition to English in all correspondence work.
The Ministry took some positive steps to create a favourable
atmosphere in the propagation of Hindi abroad. They included
posting of Hindi officers in the Missions in Mauritius and Trinidad
and in the High Commission in Fiji. Efforts are being made to
create more posts of Hindi Officers abroad. Hindi translators
have already been posted to Indian Missions in London and
Kathmandu.
Under the scheme for the propagation of Hindi abroad, Hindi
books and equipment worth nearly Rs. 3 lakhs were sent abroad
during the year to libraries in Indian Missions and to voluntary
organisations to enable them to meet the requirements of local
people, particularly of the people of Indian origin. The Ministry
also sent some Hindi newspapers and journals regularly to our
Missions abroad. A Hindi newspapers exchange programme was
continued under which Hindi newspapers published in foreign
countries are sent to Hindi newspapers of India and vice versa.
The Ministry, with the help of its Missions abroad, rendered
necessary assistance to those foreign nationals and non-Hindi
speaking employees who learnt Hindi through correspondence
courses. Efforts were made to renew and widen contacts with
eminent foreign Hindi writers and to popularise Hindi in foreign
countries.
The "Children's Hindi Classes" scheme, started in 1977 was
continued and full use of it was made by the children of the
employees posted abroad of the Government of India and public
sector undertakings.
The Award Committee constituted under the chairmanship
of the Minister of External Affairs met on Dec 20, 1978
and decided to award "Vishwa Hindi Puraskar" to five foreign
Hindi writers :--
(1) Prof. Odolen Smekal--Czechoslovakia.
(2) Dr. R. S. McGregor--Britain.
(3) Prof. K. Doi--Japan.
(4) Pt. Kamla Prasad Mishra--Fiji.
(5) Mr. Somdath Buchkory--Mauritius.
The awards, which carried no money, were presented in the
form of an art piece and a citation by the Prime Minister on
24 January, 1979.
The Indian Council of Cultural Relations financed chairs of
Indian studies abroad for which Professors/lecturers were deputed
for teaching Hindi and other Indian languages. These included
visiting professors of Hindi language in the University of Bucharest
in Romania, a visiting lecturer of Hindi at Sofia in Bulgaria and
two in the Tashkent University in the Soviet Union. For the
propagation of Hindi abroad, lecturers were deputed to Trinidad,
Surinam and Guyana. The Professor of Dravidian Languages
in Daker (Senegal) also conducted classes in Hindi.
The Indian Council of Cultural Relations continued to publish
its quarterly Hindi publication "Gaganachal" to cater to the needs
of the vast Indian community living abroad. The Council also
sent regularly Hindi books for presentation to the cultural
institutions and arranged to project Hindi films in foreign
countries. In the cultural centres maintained by the Council in
foreign countries, arrangements were made for teaching Hindi
besides arranging instruction in Indian music, classical dance etc.
Dec 20, 1978 |
Appendix I Major International Conferences/Meetings/Seminars
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APPENDIX I
Major International Conferences/
Meetings/Seminars etc. organised
by Inter-Governmental
Organisations at which Government
of India was represented in 1978-79
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S.No. Title of Conference etc.(with
venue & date) Foreign Exchange
component of ex-
penditure in Rs.
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Commonwealth Secretariat
1. Workshop on Irrigation Management,
Hyderabad, Nil.
Oct 10, 1978 -20-10-78.
2. Fourth Conference of Commonwealth
Postal Ad- 4,615.00
ministration, Kuala Lumpur, 9--22-7-78.
Economic and Social Commissions for
Asia and the Pacific
1. Seminar on statistics for Rural
Development, New
Nil.
Delhi, 5--10-4-78.
2. UN-ESCAP on Adaptation Administration
to
NA
Rural Development, New Delhi,16--18-8-78.
3. Consultative Panel on Survey of Energy
Resources,
N.A.
Hanover and Committee Meetings on Natural
Resources, Bangkok, 30-10-78--6-11-78.
4. National Workshop for promotion and
Training Nil.
of Rural Women in Income Generating
Activities,Bangalore, 20--23-11-78.
5. Int-governmental Consultative Group
Meeting on
N.A.
establishment of Regional Industries,
Bangkok, 23--28-11-78.
6. Regional Consultation on
International Year of N.A.
Child for Asia & Pacific,
Manila, 25-11-78--3-12-78.
7. Expert Group Meeting on Tropical
Hardwoords, Expenditure met by
Pattaya, 11--15-12-78. ESCAP.
8. Technical cooperation among
Developing Coun- 8,584.00
tries Regional Working Group
Meeting, Bangkok,18--21-12-78.
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Food and Agriculture Organisation
1. 2nd Expert Consultation on cross
breeding and Nil.
breed evaluation, Hissar,
12--16-2-78.
2. Study Tour on Acquaculture,
China, 2-5-78--1-6-78
Expenditure met by]
UNDP/FAO
3. Regional Expert Group Meeting on
Agarian Re-
-do-
form and Rural Development, Bangkok,
8-- 13-5-78.
4. 4th Session of FAO Committee on
Forestry, Rome,
2,196.00
15--19-5-78.
5. Study Tour on Azolla Propagation
and Small Scale
Expenditure
met by Bio-Gas Production, China,
21-5-78--11-6-78.
UNDP/FAO
6. 12th Session of Committee on
Fisheries, Rome, 3,660.00
7--16-6-78.
7. Seminar on Action oriented follow-up
of 1974
Expenditure met by
Forestry Education Planning, Manila
26--10-6-78.
UNDP/FAO.
8. 14th Session of FAO Regional Conference
for Asia
50,228.00
and Far East, Kuala Lumpur,
25-7-78--3-8-78.
9. 22nd Session of FAO Desert Locust
Committee, 1,424.00
Rome, 26--28-7-78.
10. Technical Consultation among Developing
Coun- Nil.
tries to develop Food and Agriculture
Products Conservation and Processing
industries, Mysore, 7--15-8-78.
11. Study Tour on Integrated Wood
processing In-Expenditure met by
dustries, China, 17-8-78--22-9-78.
FAO/UNDP.
12. Development of Complementary use of
Mineral Nil.
Fertilizers and Organic Materials,
New Delhi, 14--19-9-78.
13. 11th Session of Plant Protection
Committee for2,761.00
South East Asia & Pacific Region,
Kathmandu, 22--29-9-78.
14. 4th Session of IGG on Jute, Kenaf and
Allied 4,392.00 Fibres, Rome,
11--13-10-78.
15. 3rd Meeting of Advisory Committee
of Project for Small Scale Fisheries,
Chittagong, 7--11-11-1978.
16. SIDA Workshop on Fishery Development
Plan-
Nil.
ning, Project preparation and,
Administration,
Bangalore, 16-11-78--6-12-78.
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17. SIDA follow-up Seminar on Animal
Re-production,
Nil.
Tirupathi, 19-11-78--8-12-78.
18. SIDA Seminar on Forest Resources
Appraisal Nil.
in Forestry and Land use Planning, New Delhi,
27-11-78--16-12-78.
19. 74th Session of FAO Council, Rome,
27-11-78--
11,875,00
8-12-78.
20. SIDA Seminar on Buffallo Reproduction
and Arti-
Nil.
ficial Insemination, Karnal,4--15-12-78.
International Atomic Energy Agency
1. 22nd General Conference of IAEA,
Vienna, 18--
35,619.00
22-9-78.
2. 1st Plenary Conference on
International Nuclear
26,181.00 Fuel Cycle Evalution
(INFCE), Vienna, 27-11-78--
1-12-78.
International Labour Organisation
1. Seminar on "BACHUE" Series of
Population and Expenditure met by
Employment Planning Models,New
Delhi 11-
ILO.
12-5-78.
International Telecommunication Union
1. Meeting of International Consultative
Committee
58,888.00
on Telephone and Telegraphs, Geneva,
2-4-78-15-4-78.
2. International Seminar on Switching
and Signalling
5,409.00
by ITU, Singapore, 17-28-4-78.
3. CCPS Steering Committee Meeting,
Berne, 9-5-78-
1,985.00
12-5-78.
4. Meeting on International Consultative
Committee
2,332.00
on Telephone and Telegraphs, Belgium,
22-5-78- 25-5-78.
5. Third International Conference on
Software Engi-
45,871.00
neering for Telecommunication
Switching System,Helsinki,
June 1978.
6. Meeting on International
Consultative Committee
19,355.00
on Telephone and Telegraphs,
Geneva, 5-6-78- 23-6-78.
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7. Meeting on International Consultative
Committee
12,905.00
on Telephone and Telegraphs, Geneva,
26-6-78--7-7-78.
8. International Seminar on Rural
Telecommuni- 848100.00
cation, New Delhi, 11--22-9-78.
Incurred by UNDP,
GOI contribution
was Rs. 1,00,000
9. Meeting of International
Consultative Committee
23,668.00 on Telephone and
Telegraphs, Geneva, 13-9-78-
30-9-78.
10. Meeting of EC of AOPU, Manila,
30-10-78--2,628.00 5-11-78.
11. Meetings of Consultative Council
for Postal Studies 19,437.00
of UPU, Berne 13--24-11-78.
12. Meeting of International
Consultative Committee
4,435.00 on Telephone and
Telegraphs, London, 4--11-12-78.
13. Meeting of International Consultative
Committee3,512.00
on Telephone and Telegraphs,
West Germany, 11--17-12-78.
14. Meeting of the International
Telecommunication
858.00
Union, Paris, 17--21-12-78.
United Nations Children Fund
1. Executive Board 1978 Session,
New York, 15-- Nil.
26-5-78.
2. Seminar on Monitoring and Evaluation
in Social
N.A.
Development, Manila.
3. International Congress on Nutrition,
Rio-de- Expenditure met by
Janerio, 27-8-78--1-9-78. UNICEF
4. Conference on Primary Health, Care
Alma Atta Nil.
(USSR), 6--12-9-78.
5. National Seminar on Special Nutrition
Programme,
Expenditure met by
Srinagar, 19--21-10-78.
UNICEF
United Nations Development Programme
1. Workshop on Efficient use and
maintenance of
Expenditure
met by Irrigation systems at
Farm Level, China, 24-8-78--UNDP
6-9-78.
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United Nations Economic & Social Council
1. 6th & 7th Session of International
Governmental
64,586.00
Group on Code of Conduct on
Transnational Co-operations,
New York, 8--19-1-79.
2. 35th Session of Human Rights
Commission, N.A.
Geneva, 12-2-79--16-3-79.
3. 27th Session of the UN Commission
on Status of15 328.00
Women, New York, 20-3-78--5-4-78.
4. 1st Regional Session of Ecosoc,
Geneva, 11-4-78-42,501.00
5-5-78.
5. Regional Preparatory Committee
Meeting for Asia5,218.00
and Pacific Region to prepare for
the 6th World Congress on
Prevention of Crime and Treatment
of Offenders, Manila,15--19-5-78.
6. 4th Session of UN Commission on
Transnational
12,880.00
Corporation,Geneva,16--26-5-78.
7. 2nd Regular Session of Ecosoc,
Geneva, 5-7-78-- 35,610.00
4-8-78.
8. 5th Session of International
Governmental Work- 29,325.00
ing Group of Code of Conduct
on Transnational Corporations,
New York, 18--23-9-78.
9. Experts Meeting to prepare for
6th World Congress
Nil.
on Prevention of Crime and
Treatment of Offenders
UK, 11--15-12-78.
United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation
1. Seminar on Family Planning
Communication, No Expenditure
New Delhi, 1978.
2. 6th European Conference on
Thermo-Physical Pro-Met by
UNESCO perties of Material,
Dubrovnik, 26--29-6-78.
3. Regional Seminar on Training
in Cultural Admini- -do-
stration, Tokyo,
31-7-78--12-8-78.
4. Regional & Consultative Seminar
on Future
Expenditure
met by Directions of Population
Education, Manila, 14-- UNESCO
21-8-78.
5. Regional Meeting for Asia for
involvement of-do-
Youth in Kathmandu,17--22-9-78.
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6. 20th Session of General
Conference, Paris, 24-10-78
3,01,838.00 --28-11-78.
7. Meetings of Incharges of Centres
or Institute for
Expenditure
met by Studies, Research and
Documentation on Cultural
UNESCO Development, Berlin,
5--8-12-78.
United Nations General Assembly
1. UN Conference on Carriage
of Goods by Sea,
--
Hamburg, 6--31-3-78.
2. 17th Session of Legal
Sub-Committee of UN Con-
20,332.0 ference on Peaceful
uses of Outer Space, Geneva,
13-3-78--7-4-78.
3. 7th Session of the UN Conference
on the Law of
3,40,899.00
Sea, Geneva, 28-3-78--19-5-68.
4. Working Group of Experts on
Environmental Law, Expenditure
met by Geneva, 3--12-4-78. UN
5. 7th Session of 3rd UN Conference
on Law of Sea,
1,29,640.00
Geneva, 11-4-78--13-5-78.
6. Special Session of UN General
Assembly on Nam- 1,19,000.00
bia, New York, 24-4-78--3-5-78.
7. 1st Substantive Session of the
Committee of the
28,690.00
Whole, New York, 3--12-5-78.
8. Meeting of Foreign Ministers of
Non-aligned Co-50,500.00
ordinating Bureau, Havana,
15-5-78--20-5-78.
9. Special Disarmament Session of
the UN General
2,27,098.00
Assembly, New York,
23-5-78--28-6-78
10. 11th Session of UN Conference
of International
24,529.00
Trade Law UNCITRAL, New Delhi,
30-5-78-- 16-6-78.
11. International Civil Service
Commission Meeting,28,450.00
Paris, 1--29-7-78.
12. Conference of Ministers of Foreign
Affairs of Non- 1,71,000.00
aligned Countries, Belgrade,
25-7-78--29-7-78.
13. Resumed Session of UN Conference
on Succession 25,029.00
of States in respect of Treaties,
Vienna, 31-7-78--24-8-78.
14. World Conference to Combat Racism
and Racial 11,927.00
Discrimination, Geneva,14--25-8-78.
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15. Resumed 7th Session of the 3rd UN
Conference 17,128.00
on Law of Sea, New York,
18-8-78--18-9-78.
16. Resumed Session of UN Conference
on Law of
--
Sea, New York, 21-8-78--15-9-78.
17. 2nd Substantive Session of the
UN Committee of
10,400.00
the Whole, New York, 5--15-9-78.
18. UN Conference on Technical
Cooperation among 42,501.00
Developing Countries including
Pre-Conference Meeting, Buenos
Aires, 5--15-9-78.
19. UN Seminar on National and Local
Institutions,
39,496.00
Geneva, 18--29-9-78.
20. 33rd Session of the General
Assembly, New York,
2,27,098.00
19-9-78--Dec. 78.
21. AALCC's 20th Annual Session,
Seoul, Oct. 78 N.A.
22. Conference on future of Small
Scale Mining, Expenditure met by
Jurica, Mexico, 27-11-78--5-12-78.
UNDP.
23. UN Disarmament Commission, New
York, 9--
7,385.00
12-12-78.
24. Working Group on Negotiable
Instruments of N.A.
UNCITRAL, New York, Jan., 1979.
25. Study Group Meeting of UNIDROIT
on Ware-
N.A.
house Contacts, Rome, Jan. 1979.
26. Preparatory Meeting on Law of Sea,
Questions,
15,490.00
Mexico, 4--12-1-79.
27. International Sessional Meeting of
the Law of Sea, N.A.
Geneva, Feb. 79.
28. Preparatory Committee for new
International De-
N.A.
velopment Strategy, New York,
1--2-2-79.
29.18th Session of, Legal Sub-Committee
on Outer
N.A.
Space, New York, 12-3-79--6-4-79.
United Nations Industrial Development
Organisation
1. 22nd Session of International
Lead and Zinc Study 45,850.00
Group, Vienna, 3--6-7-78.
2. 23rd Session of International
Lead and Zinc Study 25,000.00
Group, Geneva, 23-11-78--1-12-78.
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World Tourism Organisation
1. International Conference on Tourism
and Air3,460.00
Transport, Mexico, 15--26-4-78.
2. 5th Session of WTO Commission for
South Asia,
3,921.00
Tehran, 28-5-78--6-6-78.
3. WTO Research Meeting of Statistics,
Medrid, 2--
N.A. 8-12-78.
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Oct 10, 1978 | Appendix IA
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APPENDIX IA
Information received from various
Ministries/Departments
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1. ISSA Regional Training Seminar,
New Delhi,Nil.
Nov 04, 1978 -18 December, 1978.
2. ESCAP Trade Ministers' Conference
in Delhi--
Rs. 3,67,713.00
16th to 23rd Ausust, 1978.
3. Under the Auspices of International
Trade Centre/
Rs. 3,27,564.36
UNCTAD/GATT, Geneva, a Seminar on
the promotion of trade by State
Trading Corporation was held in
New Delhi from 6--24 November,
1978 in cooperation with Indian
Institute of Foreign Trade/State
Trading Corporation.
4. Meeting of Regional Panel of
Experts for Research
Nil.
& Training in Literacy held
at Delhi from 19-25
September, 1978.
5. Sub-Regional Workshop on
Laboratory Procedures Nil.
and Maintenance of School Science
Equipment with special reference
to Biology Education held at New
Delhi from 23rd Nov., to 2nd
December, 1978
(Sponsored by UNESCO).
6. Commonwealth Conference on
Non-formal Edu-
Nil.
cation for Development held
at New Delhi from
22nd January to 2nd Feb., 1979.
7. International Training Course-cum
-saminar on--
Drugs Abuse Control and Enforcement
organised by the Directorate of
Training Customs and Central
Excise, New Delhi, in collaboration
with the Central Training Unit of
the United Nations Division on
Narcotics Drugs, Geneva. It
was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New
Delhi/India from 6-3-78 to 17-3-78
Shri R.N. Kaul, Dy. Supdt. of Police,
CB1/N&CC,New Delhi attended the
Course-cum-saminar.
8. Round Table on Adaptation of
Administration to Nil.
Rural Development 16--18
August, 1978, New Delhi
(Collaboration Govt. of
India--UN ESCAP)
9. Tenth Session of the Textile
Committee of ILO,Rs. 7,768.30
Geneva from 4--13 April, 1978.
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10. Regional Seminar Organised by
ILO/Switzerland Nil.
for vocational Training
System--Design etc.,
Indonesia, from 17-4-78 to
12-5-1978.
11. First Conference of the Labour
Ministers of non-Rs. 7,248.63
aligned and other developing
countries on the Theme
Employment and Human Resources,
Tunis from the 24th to 27th
April, 1978.
12. ARPLA High level meeting on
Labour Adminis-
Nil.
tration Manila 8--12-5-1978.
13. 206th Session of the Governing
Body of ILO and Rs. 14,264.55
its various Committee
meeting, Geneva from
25-5-78 to 3-6-78.
14. 64th Session of the International
Labour Confer-
Rs. 2,85,582.50
ence of ILO Geneva from 7th to
28th June, 1978.
15. ILO DANIDA/Seminar on Financial
Management
Nil
of Rural Cooperatives.Copenhagan,
(Denmark)from 16-8-78 to 7-9-1978.
16. ARPLA Seminar on Extending Labour
Ministry's
Nil.
Service to Rural Areas Dacca
(Bangladesh) from 18--23-9-78.
17. Tripartite Advisory meeting on
Night work Gen- Nil.
eva, 26-9-78 to 3-10-78.
18. Second Tripartite Technical
Meeting for the Food
Rs. 7,878.48 Products, and
Drink Industries of ILO,
Geneva from 17--26
October, 1978.
19. 208th Session of the Governing
Body of ILO Rs. 29,259.17
and its various Committee
meetings Geneva, from
6--17 Nov. 1978.
20. ILO/ARPLA Workshop on Making
Labour Ins-
Nil.
pection Mere effective
Bangkok, from 13--18th
November, 1978.
21. ILO/SIDA Project on Strengthening
Inter Coope- Nil.
rative Relations Workshop,
Singapore from 15-1-79
to 26-1-79.
22. Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting
on common
Rs. 9,326.00
fund at London on 13th and 14th
April, 1978.
23. Second Regional Preparatory meeting
of the UN Rs. 2,154.00
Conference on Science and
Technology, Bangkok,
17--21 July, 1978.
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24. Consultative meeting on a convention
of Inter- Rs. 3,880.00
national Multi-Model Transport,
Bangkok, 24--28 July 1978.
25. 18th Session (First Part of the
Trade and Develop- Rs. 5,475.00
ment Board of the UNCTAD)
at Geneva from 29th August to
15th September, 1978.
26. Third Session of the ESCAP
Committee on Industry
Rs. 5,090,00
Housing and Technology,
Bangkok--September,
19--25, 1978.
27. ECWA Conference in Amman
(2-10-1978 to Nil.
6-10-1978).
28. Third Session of ESCAP Committee
on Statistics,
Rs. 5,090,00
Bangkok, 17--23 Oct., 1978.
29. Second Part of the 8th Session
of the Committee on
Rs. 10,400.00
Invisibles and Financing related
to Trade at Geneva from 23rd
October, to 3rd November, 1978.
30. Fifth Session of ESCAP Committee
on Natural Rs, 10.296.00
Resources, Bangkok 31st
October, to 6th Novem-
ber, 1978.
31. Second Session of ESCAP Committee
on shipping
Rs. 14,870.00
Transport and Communication,
Bangkok 14--22 November, 1978.
32. Resumed Session of the Second
Nagotiating Con-Rs. 11,750.00
ference on the Common Fund at
Geneva from 14th
to 27th November, 1978.
13. Inter-Governmental Consultative
Group Meeting
Rs. 6,860.00
among National Planning Bureaux
with partici- pation of Dev.
Banks on the establishment of
regional industries, Bangkok,
November, 23--28 1978.
34. Second Session of the Committee
on Social De-velopment at Bangkok,
6--12 December, 1978. Rs.2,745.00
35. Second Session of the Committee
on Population
Rs. 5,190.00
at Bangkok, 13--19 Dec., 1978.
36. Meeting of the Ad-hoc Group of
Ministers of
Rs. 7,090.00
ESCAP, Bangkok, January 30--31,
1979.
37. Sixth Session of the Standing
Committee of Bang-Rs. 4,050.00
kok Agreement, Jan. 30--Feb.
2, 1979.
38. Thirty-Fifth Session of the
ESCAP Bangkok,Rs. 50,000.00
March 5--46, 1979 (to be held).
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6 EA/78--7.
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39. CCIR Plenery Assembly held at
Kyoto Japan dur-Rs.13,290.00
ing May-June, 1978 attended
by Chief Engineer
and Additional Chief Engineer.
40. Meeting of Indo-U.S. Sub-Commission
on Edu- Rs. 3,359.23
cation & Culture May 13-17, 1978
at New York
USA (Sanction conveyed vide Deptt.
of Culture letter No.
F.11-11/78-CII (I) dated 12-5-78).
41. Special Preparatory Meeting of
CCIR for WARC- Rs. 20,150.00
79 held at Geneva from 23rd
October, to 17th November, 1978
attended by Chief Engineer, All
India Radio.
42. 20th Session of the General
Conference of UNES-
Rs. 750. 00
CO at Paris (France)
(from 24-10-1978 to 28-11-78)
Shri G.S. Bhargava, Principal
information Officer attended from
11-11-1978 to 18-11-1978.
43. Seminar on the teaching about
Commonwealth
--
held at Kenya (Nairobi) from
August 20 to Septem-
ber 1, 1978.
44. Inter-country Mobile Training
Programme in Popu-
--
lation Education from September
11--25, 1978sponsored by UNESCO
Programme. (Bangkok).
45. International Congress on the
Teaching of Human Rs. 4,302.75
Rights held at Vienna from 12-16
September, 1978.
46. Second Regional Workshop of
Pupil Evaluation with particular
reference to Moral Education spon-
sored by UNESCO from September
12 to October
10, 1978 held at Tokyo (Japan).
47. Study Group meeting on the
Development of Curri-
--
culum Materials, Teacher
Education Materials and Science
Instructional Materials organised
by UNESCO held at Bangkok from
December 4--19,
1978.
48. Technical Working Group Meeting
on Alternative--
Structures Linking Formula and
Non-formal Edu-cation with Special
Emphasis on Universalization
of Education held at Bangkok from
October 2--14,
1978.
49. Commonwealth Regional In-service
Teacher Edu- --
cation Workshop for Asia in
Colombo (Sri Lanka) from October
23 to November 3, 1978.
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50. Technical Working Group Meeting
on Selection, Maintenance and
Repair of Science Equipment
organised jointly by the APEID
and the SEAMEO Regional Centre
of Education in Science and
mathematics held at Penang from
November 2--11,
1978.
51. Asian Sub-Regional Workshop
in Educational --
Technology held at Kathmandu,
Nepal from 7th to 21st
November, 1978.
52. UNESCO Regional Training
Workshop--System Approach to
Education and Teacher
In-service programme held
at Bangkok from Nov. 20 to
Dec. 2,1978.
53. Study Group meeting on the
Development of Curri- --
culam Materials, Teacher
Education Materials and
Science Instructional
Materials organised by UNE-
SCO held at Bangkok from
December 4--19,1978.
54. Regional Meeting for Policies
Studies in Training of
Educational Personnel held at
Bangkok from 3rd to 6th
January, 1979 ((Sponsored
by UNESCO).
55. Regional Workshop on the
Development of Low
--
cost aids for Science Teaching
at the first level of
Education to be held at NIER,
JAPAN from January 18 to
February 17, 1979.
56. Regional Workshop for a Joint
Study on Moral --
Education in Asia to be
organised by NIER, Japan
from 2-31 March, 1979.
57. First Symposium on prevention
of unlawful inter-
--
ference with Civil Aviation
held at Paris on 1-3-78
to 3-3-78.
Shri T.V. Rajeshwar, Director
Civil Aviation --
Security, Ministry of Tourism
and Civil Aviation, New Delhi.
AND
Shri MK. Baroah, DD/MHA, New
Delhi attended the conference.
58. "improving methods of planning
for comprehensive
Nil.
regional development" held
in Japan--16th May
to 12th June, 1978
(UN Centre for Regional
Development, Nagoya Japan).
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59. First International Symposium on
Crime Preven- tion held at Paris
from 30th May 1978 to 1st June,
1978
Shri E.N. Rension, Jt.Director/CBI
attended the
Rs. 13,705.00
Symposium.
60. Tripartite review meeting of the
Asian PacificNil.
Development Administration
Centre, Kuala Lum-pur (UNDP)
(held on 11 October, 1978).
61. 47th General Assembly Session
at Panama from 19-10-78 to
26-10-78.
(i) Shri John Lobo, Director/CBI
Rs. 25,836.60
(ii) Shri P.V. Hingorani, Addl.
Director/CBI as
Leader. Rs. 22,150.00
(iii) Shri R.K. Kapoor, JD/IB--as
member not known
(iv) Shri P.A. Rosha, IGP, Haryana
--as membernot known
(v) Shri M.S. Mehta, Director,
Revenue Intelligence
not known --as member.
62. Meeting of the Heads of the
National Drug Depart-
ments in Kuwait from 8.1.79
to 9.1.79
(i) Shri J. S. Baba, Jt.
Director/CBI
(ii) Shri M.L. Wadhawan, Narcotics
Commissioner of India attended
the meeting.
Rs. 5631.90
63. Meeting of the operational Heads
of National Uarbotic Law
enforcement Agencies for East
Re-gion held at Sri Lanka.
Shri P.C. Srivastava, AIG/CBI
Rs. 4602.00
64. Seventh Session of the United
Nations Conference Rs.9430.00
on the Law of the sea at
Geneva from 22-4-78 to
20-5-78 attended by Rear
Admiral FL Fraser,
Chief Hydrographer to the
Govt. of India.
65. Resumed Seventh Session of
the United Nations
Conference on the Law of
the Sea at New York
from 21-8-78 to 15-9-78
attended by Rear Admiral
RL Fraser, Chief Hydrographer
to the Govern-ment of India
Rs. 5215.00
66. Nineteenth Session of the IMCO
Sub-Committee on Radio
Communications in London
from 3-9-78 to 9-9-78, attended
by LT Cdr RG Chitnis, Notices
to Mariners Officers
Rs. 3115.00
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67. Seventh Session of the Third
United Nations Con-ference on
the Law of the Sea held at
Geneva-attended by Commodore
O. P. Sharma J.A.G.(Navy)
from 27 Mar to 23 Apr 78 vide
Government of India, Ministry
of External Affairs Memoran-
dum No. L/122(10)/78 of 22 Mar
1978.
Cash Allowance plus tips for
the period 27 Mar 78
Rs. 9431.85 to 23 Apr 78
paid by PMI Geneva and expended.
68. Seventh UN Conference on the
Law of the Sea Indian delegation
Geneva from 26-3-78 to 29-4-78.
case processed by the Ministry of
External Affairs.
69. Fourth Ophiolite Field Conference
of the IGCP
Rs. 15,016.00
Project (UNESCO), USSR from
30-7-78 to 15-8-78
70. Indo-Australian Workshop on
Phosphorites un-NIL (Expenses
were der IGCP (UNESCO) Project,
Canberra (Aus-met by the or-
tralia) from 13-8-78 to
24-8-78. ganisers).
71. UNESCO sponsored Symposium on
Run off Gla-
Rs. 3,684.00
cier at Tbilisi (USSR) from
2-9-78 to 12-9-78 and
UNESCO workshop on World
Glacier Inventory at Valais
(Switzerland) 13-9-78
to 25-9-78.
72. IGCP (UNESCO) Project 26 and
I.M.A. meetingsRs. 17,498.00
at NOVOSIBIRSK and MOSCOW
from 4-9-78 to 16-9-78.
73. RMRDC meeting of the ESCAP,
Bandung from Rs. 3,944.97
19-9-78 to 26-9-78.
74. Annual meeting of the IGCP
(UNESCO)Project Rs. 14,619.00
No. 107. Vienna from
20-9-78 to 28-9-78.
75. International workshop
meeting of UNESCO
Rs. 2,048.00
sponsored IGCP Project Nos.
4 and 106. Budapest from
2-10-78 to 6-10-78.
76. Field Conference of the LGCP
Project No.118 Rs. 10,923.00
(UNESCO) USA from 8-10-78
to 22-10-78.
77. Third working Group meeting
on Stratigraphic Correlation
of Sedimentary basins of ESCAP.
Bangkok from 8-11-78 to 17-11-78.
Rs. 7,612.20
78. Meeting of the Sub-commission
for S.E. Asia (Total amount for
of Commission for the Geological
Map of the Bangkok meetings
World. Bangkok from 11-11-78
to 18-11-78. from Sl. Nos.
79. The Regional meeting of the
head of the National 77--80).
Committees of IGCP and
GEOSEA Conference. Bangkok
from 10-11-78 to 17-11-78.
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80. COGEODATA Seminar on IGCP Project
No. 98. Bangkok from 8-11-78
to 14-11-78.
81. Meeting of the IGCP Project
No. 129. Bahia NIL (Expenses
(Brazil) from 24-11-78 to
4-12-78. were met by the
host country).
82. Conference on the Future of
Small Scale Mining
NIL (Expenses
(Sponsored by the UNITAR).
Jurica (Mexico)
were met by the
from 27-11-78 to 5-12-78. UNDP).
83. To attend 9th Session of Inter-
Governmental Mari- Rs. 5,043
time Consultative Organisation's
(IMCO) Marine Environment
Protection Committee at U.K. from
30-4-78 to 5-5-78.
84. To attend 15th Session of
Technical Cooperation Rs. 17,096
Committee and 40th Session of
Council (IMCO) at U.K. from
17-5-78 to 26-5-78.
85. Training in Model oil combating
skills at the Cen-Expenditure was
tre in Meneal Islands, Established
under IMCO
borne by Inter
-
administration for the mediteranean
Region, atGovernmental Mar
i-
Malta from 4-6-78 to 14-6-78.
time Consultati
ve
Organisation.
86. To attend International Conference
on Training
Rs. 34,883
and Certification of Seafarers at
U.K. from 14-6-78 to 7-7-78.
87. To attend the Inter-Governmental
consultative Rs. 1,054
meeting on the Convention on
International Multi-modal
Transport meeting at Bangkok
from 24-7-78 to 28-7-78.
(Organised by ESCAP).
88. To attend 2nd Course for maritime
administration Entire expenditu
re
on prevention and Control of
Pollution at Sweden
borne by Swedish
from 9-8-78 to 17-8-78.
(Organised by IMCO).
International D
e-
velopment Authority.
89. To attend 19th Session of
IMCO Sub-Committee
Rs. 2,770
on Radio Communication at
U.K. from 4-9-78 to 8-9-78.
90. ESCAP Workshop on shippers
(Cooperation at No expenditure
Bangkok from 18-9-78 to 22-9-78).
was involved as
all the expend
i-
ture on travel
and daily allow-
ance etc. was
borne by the
ESCAP, Bangkok.
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91. To attend 5th Session of I.P.G.
Multimodal Trans-
Rs, 7,420
port Convention at Geneva from
18-9-78 to 6-10-78
(Organised by UNCTAD).
92. To attend 41st Session of IMCO
Council at Lon-
Rs. 11,163
don from 20-10-78 to 29-10-78.
93. To attend Second Meeting of
ESCAP Committee Rs. 3,900
approx on shipping, Transport
and Communication held
at Bangkok from 14-11-78
to 22-11-78.
94. To attend IMCO's 10th Session
of Marine Envi-
Rs. 2,733
ronment Protection Committee
at U.K.from 4-12-78 to 8-12-78.
95. To attend IMCO's 11th Session
of Sub-Committee Rs. 2.733
on Standards of Training and
Watchkeeping at U.K. from
21-1-79 to 26-1-79.
96. Tokyo Seminar on Tanker
Safety and Pollution
(Total expenditure
Prevention at Tokyo from
19-2-1979 to 23-1-79
will be borne by
(Organised by IMCO).
IMCO Japan).
97. To attend IMCO's 13th Session
of Sub-committee, Rs. 2,733
on Life Saving Appliances at
U.K. from 26-2-1979 to 2-3-79.
98. To attend IMCO's Session of
sub-committee on Rs. 2,733
Radio Communications at
U.K. from 26-3-79 to 30-3-79.
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Nov 04, 1978 | Appendix II Major International Conferences/Meetings/Seminars
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APPENDIX II
Major International Conferences
/Meetings/Seminars organised by
Non-Govern-Menial Organisations
,at which India was represented
with Government assistance
in 1978-79
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S.No. Title of Conference
(with venue & date)Foreign
\ Exchange component of ex-
penditure in Rs.
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1. Pata Development Authority
Meeting, Sen Fran-
Nil.
cisco, Jan 16, 1979 -24-1-1979.
2. Finance Workshop of Pata,
Hongkong, 11--18-2-
2779.00
1979.
3. IUFRO International Symposium
on Tiger, New Nil.
Delhi, 22--24-2-1979.
4. 5th Session of Committee on
Food Aid Policies 6124.00
and Programmes, Rome,
10--21-4-1978.
5. Meeting of the Sub-Committee
of ISO on Spices
1250.00
and Condiments, Sri Lanka,
24--26-4-1978.
6. Symposium of Livestock
Development Programme
Expenditure met
for Asian Small Farmers,
Sydney, 14--19-5-1978.
by Australia.
7. Seminar on guidelines for
Agriculture and Rural 10374.00
Development, UK and USSR,
20-5-78 to 5-6-78.
8. 46th General Session of the
Committee of Epizoo- Nil.
tice (OIE), Paris,
22--27-5-78.
9. Tenth International Congress
on Irrigation and 6500.00
Drainage, Athens, 24-5-78
to 3-6-78.
10. 9th International Seminar
on Integrated Rural
Expenses met Cooperation
Development, Tokyo,
9--22-6-78. by AARRO.
11. SEAFDOC Conference on
Asian Aquaculture
Expenses met by
Planning, Manila, 7--13-8-78.
SEAFOC.
12. Sussex university Women
Project Conference,
Expenses met by
Manila, 7--13-8-78.
Susses University.
13. Regional Training Seminar on
Development Plan- Expenses
met by ning, Bangkok,
14-9-78 to 25-10-78. UNADI.
14. 16th World Poultry Congress,
Brazil, 17--21-9-78.6190.00
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15. Annual Conference of
International Research
Nil. Group on Wood
Preservation in Peebles, UK,
17--22-9-78.
16. IX International Heart
Congress of International
600.00 Society for Heart
Research, New Delhi, 28-9-78-
2-10-78.
17. Technical Meeting on Social
Welfare Aspect of
Nil.
Family Planning, Manila,
2--13-10-78.
18. 18th & 19th Meeting of
Executive Committee of
10802.00
AARRO, Cairo, 6--15-10-78.
19. World Travel Conference of
ASTA Acapulco, 6711.00
(USA), 12--22-10-78.
20. 8th World Forestry Congress,
Indonesia, 16-Expenditure met
28-10-78.
by FAO/SIDA
21. 6th Session of Committee on
Food Aid Policies and
5392.00 Programmes, Rome,
23--31-10-78.
22. Grouped meetings or the
Committees and sub.
28832.00 Committees in
Iron ore, Sydney, 27-10-78
to 17-11-78.
23. Fifth International
Congress on Hormonal
1050.00 Steroids, New
Delhi, 29-10-78--4-11-78
24. 3rd Session of APRACA
Executive Committee,
1000.00 Kathmandu,
5--8-11-78.
25. Study Meeting on
Distribution of Agriculture
In-
Expenditure met
puts, Tokyo, 7--15-11-78.
by APO, Tokyo.
26. 4th Meeting of Sub-
Commission for South
East 2274.00
Asia of CG, Map of
World, Bangkok,
11--16-11-78.
27. 7th International
Fisheries Fair and
Technical Expenditure
met Seminar, Oslo,
20-23-11-78. by Export
Council of Norway.
28. PATA Development Authority
Meeting, Hawaii, 5409.00
Tokyo, Hongkong, 4-14-12-78.
29. Meeting of the Joint
Coordination Committee of
Expenditure met
the Project on Rural
Markets in Asia, Bangkok,
by FAO. 6-9-12-78.
30. 10th International Congress
of Anthropological 400.00
and Ethnological Sciences,
New Delhi, 10-16.12.78
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31. Seminar on Visual Com. in
Asia organised in Bom-Nil.
bay on November, 13--16,
1978 by Asian Mass
Communication Research
& Information Centre
in Cooperation with Bombay
University and Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan. Shri H.Y.
Sharada Prasad, Director
delivered the Keynote address.
32. International Council for
Correspondence edu- Nil.
cation held at New Delhi
from November 8--15, 1978.
33. Asian Regional Seminar on
Education held at Jai- Nil.
pur from October 30 to
November 3, 1978 (Orga-
nised by Indian Council
for International Amity).
34. Conference on Integrated
Science Education held
Rs. 5,428.60
at Netherland from March
28 to April 7, 1978.
35. 12th Annual Conference of
the Law of the Sea Nil.
Institute at The Hague
from 23-10-78 to 27-10-78
(Under arrange-attended by
Rear Admiral FL Fraser,
Chief Hydro-ments by the Law
grapher to the Govt. of
India. of the Sea Insti-
tute, Netherlands).
36. Group meetings of the
International Standards
Rs. 5,137 Organisation
held at Sydney (Australia)
from 31-10-78 to 10-11-78.
37. IIFT study of freight
tariffs and conference
practi- No expenses to
ces at Geneva, London,
New York,Govt. All expen-
Washington and San-
Francisco from diture
on travel 25-6-78 to
31-7-78. and subsistance
allowance was borne by UNDP
under ITC/SIDA fellowship.
38. To attend the meeting of
Working Group on Rs. 5,043
Cross Trades under the Indo
-Soviet Joint Committee on
Shipping held at Moscow from
3-4-79 to 9-4-1978.
39. To discuss the Indo-GDR
Bilateral Shipping
Rs. 4,000 approx.
Agreement in Berlin from
27-8-78 to 2-9-78.
40. To attend Second Meeting
of Indo-Soviet Joint
Rs. 6,167. Committee on
Shipping in Moscow from
19-9-78 to 25-9-78.
41. To attend Meeting of the
Competent Authority
Rs. 375 under Protocol
on Inland Water Transit
& Trade between Govt. to
India and Bangladesh in
Dacca (Bangladesh) in
June 1978 (12-6-78 to
17-6-78).
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Jan 16, 1979 | Appendix III Miscellaneous International Conferences
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APPENDIX III
Miscellaneous International
Conferences etc. in 1978-79
at which Government of
India was represented or
at which India was
represented with Government
of India's assistance
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S.No. Title of Conference (with
venue and date) Foreign Exchange
component of expenditure in Rs.
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1. Regional Seminar on
Institution Building and
2473.00 Technological
Education, Kathmandu,
May 08, 1978 12-5-78.
2. Preparatory Committee Meeting
'Role of Women'
13059.00
in Development, Baghdad,
3-5-6-78.
3. Preparatory Committee Meeting
for World Con-
20085.00
ference, Vienna, 19-30-6-78.
4. UNIDO Workshop on Management
of Transfer
Nil.
and Development of Technology
in Public Enter- prises,
Lubljana,Yugoslavia,19-24-6-78.
5. XIII International Congress
on Diseases of Chest,4476.00
Kyoto, 2-7-7-78.
6. 2nd Australia-Asian Pacific
Foresenic Sciences
Nil.
Congress, Australia, 19-28-
7-78.
7. 4th Regional Conference of
Ministers of Educa-12292.00
tion, Colombo, 24-7-78 to
1-8-78.
8. First Foundation Assembly
Session of ICPE, 2685.00
Lubljana, Yugoslavia,
July 1978.
9. Annual Convention of Society
of American Travel 3345.00
Writers, USA, 30-8-78 to
3-9-78.
10. 25th Anniversary of Foundation
of Scientific Board
Expenditure met
of International Potash
Institute, Berne, 4-8-9-78.
by IPI.
11. XXIV World Conference of
the International 1857.00
Union Against Tuberculosis,
Brussels, 5-9-9-78.
12. 1st Meeting of the Council
of ICPE, Lubljana, 3797.00
Yugoslavia, Oct 1978.
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13. FAO Expert Consultation on
Increasing Agricul-Expenditure
met tural Production, Bali,
9-14-10-78.
by FAO.
14. Conference of Indo-Soviet Group
of Non-Ferrous
1794.00
Metallurgy, Moscow, 7-23-10-78.
15. FAO Workshop on Organic
Materials and Social
Expenditure met
Productivity, Alexandria,
9-18-10-78.
by FAO.
16. XIV World Congress of
SICOT, Kyoto,6171.00
15-20-10-78.
17. International Workshop on
Information System 440.00
by the Evaluation of
Business Efficiency in
Public Enterprises in
Developing Countries,
Lubljana, November 1978.
18. International Workshop
on Planning in Public
440.00 Enterprises,
Lubljana, November 1978.
19. 85th Annual Meeting of
the Association of Mili-
4875.00 tary Surgeons of
the United States,
Washington,26-30-11-78.
20. 4th Enlarged Winter
Council Meeting, ISMA,
Expenditure met Turkey,
5-8-12-78. by ISMA of
France.
21. Xth International Congress
of Anthropological
Nil.
Sciences, Delhi and Ranchi,
10-20-12-78.
22. FAO Meeting on Farm
Mechanisation, Rome,
Expenditure met 14-16-12-78
by FAO
23. Regional Seminar on
Broadcasting and Law,
Nil. Kuala Lumpur,
8-19-1-79
24. Asian and Pacific Regional
Seminar on Managerial Nil.
Services by ICPE, Kuala
Lumpur, 15-24-1-79
25. Meeting of Organisational
Council of South East Nil.
Asian Ministers of
Education, Chingmai,Thailand,
18-22-1-79.
26. 17th Session of the Council
of International Bureau of
Education, Geneva, 23-26-1-79
27. The first meeting of the
Experts Group on SATE- --
LLITE in Broadcasting held
at New Delhi from 5th
August to 7th August, 1978
28. Asian Broadcasting Union
Engineering Committee --
and Working parties meetings
held at New Delhi from 14th
to 21st October, 1978
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29. 15th Asian Broadcasting Union
General Assembly
--
held at New Delhi from 14th to
29th October, 1978
30. Film Symposium organised by
Indian institute of --
Mass Communication at Vigyan
Bhavan to concide
with 7th International Film
Festival of India on
January 9, 10 and 11, 1979
31. ABU/AIB Engineering Seminar
relationg to WA- --
RC-79 held at Kuala Lumpur
from April 4th to 12th, 1978.
Attended by Station Engineer
Frequ- ency Assignment
32. Meeting of the Governing
Council of the Asia-
Rs. 1.304.00 Pacific
Institute for Broadcasting
Development held at Kuala
Lumpur from 10th to 12th
April, 1978 attended by
Deputy Director General AIR
33. To participate in the
V-International Film
Festi- Rs. 30,130.00
vals of Asian. African
and Latin American Count-ries
34. First Meeting of the Group
of Experts on WARC
Rs. 1,604.00 Preparations
constituted by the
Committee for co-operation
of the Broadcasting
Organisations of non-
aligned countries held at
Algiers from 13th to 15th
May, 1978. Attended by
Director, Frequency
Assignment, AIR.
35. For Participating in the
Public Television and In-
Rs. 500. 00
dependent Film Seminar
held in New York from
28-5-1978 to 2-6-1978.
Shri Mushir Ahmad (Chief
Producer)
36. To Participate in Cannes
International Film Festi-
Rs. 34,662.00
val Capass from 15-5-1978
to 27-5-1978
37. Asian Broadcasting Union
Administrative Council
Rs. 6,959.00
meeting held in Port
Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
from 13th to 15th June,
1978. Attended by two
Deputy Director Generals
of AIR
38. To participate in Cannes
International Film Fes-
Rs. 23,568.00
tival, Czechoslovakia
from 29-6-1978 to 12-7-1978
39. International Symposium
on Radiowaves and the
Rs. 4,930.00 Ionosphere
organised by International
Union of Radio Science
(URSI) at Helsinki (Finland)
from 31-7-1978 to 8-8-78.
Attended by Asstt. Station
Engineer.
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40. Discussion on Committee Rules
of procedure as well
Rs. 822.00 as action to be
taken on the conclusion of
the Se-cond Meeting of the
Committee of Co-operation at
Belgrade (Yugoslavia) from
6-8-1978 to 20-8-1978 attended
by Deputy Director General AIR
41. The Second International Meeting
of HF Broad-
Rs. 2,473.00
casters held at Geneva from
6th to 8th September,1978
attended by Engineer in Charge
42. XXX Session of Prix Italia
Competition held at
Rs. 5,507.00 Milan (Way)
from 11th to 24th Sept.,
1978 atten-ded by Producer
(Drama)
43. To participate in San
Sabastian International
Film
Rs, 23,996.00
Festival, San Sabastian
from 13-9-1978 to 20-9-78
44. Second Meeting of the Group
of Experts on Sate-
Rs. 1,058.00
llites in Broadcasting held
at Zadar (Yugoslavia)
from 26th September to
28th September, 1978
attended by Chief Engineer
and 3 other Engineers.
45. Second Meeting of the Group
of Experts on WARC
Rs. 1,933.20
Preparations held at Lusaka
(Yambia) from 9th October
to 14th October, 1978
46. Third Meeting of the Committee
for Co-operation
Rs. 24,450.00 amongst
Broadcasting Organizations
of Non- aligned countries
held in Arusha (Tanzania)
from 13-10-78 to 21-10-78
attended by Deputy
Director Generals, AIR and
one Station Director,
Doordarshan
47. Third meeting of Committee
for Co-operation of
Rs. 3,307.00 Broadcasting
Organisation of Non-aligned
count-tries held in Arusha
(Tanzania) from 16th to
19th October, 1978
48. Commonwealth Broadcasting
Association General
Rs. 13,300.00
Conference held in
Mauritius from 7th to 16th
November, 1978
49. CBA General Assembly held
at Mauritius from
Rs. 6,377.00
7th to 14th November,
1978 attended by one Depu-
ty Director General and
Additional Chief Engineer
of AIR
50. Third International Meeting
of HF Broadcasters
Rs. 2,272.00
held at Geneva from 18th to
20th November, 1978,
attended by Chief Engineer
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Rs.
51. To participate in the
International Leipzing Film
It is stated that acco-
Festival from 24-11-78 to
1-12-1978, attended by
rding to the official
Shri D. R. Haldankar (Cameraman)
records the officer
concerned was nei-
ther granted any
TA/DA. advance
nor he submitted
his claim so far
regarding this tour.
However the details
of expenditure in-
curred by the Official
concerned towards
the airfreight charges
and contingent ex-
penditure for conve-
ance are as fallows:
1. Airfreight charges
Rs. 12,427.00
2. Contingent Expen-
diture
Rs. 36.00
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Rs. 12,463.00
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52. Conference on "Local
Administration-Training Nil.
Trainers" at Manila from 20th
November to 9th December,1978.
(German Foundation Interna-
tional Development in
Cooperation with the College
of Public Administration,
Manila)
53. Third Meeting of the Groups of
Experts on 'Sate- 17,952.00
llites in Broadcasting and
WARC preparations to be held
at CUBA from 2nd February to
6th Feb- ruary, 1979, to
be attended by Chief Engineer
and other 3 Engineers
54. 7th UN Conference on the
Law of the Sea Geneva,
Case processed by
from 26-3-78 to 29-4-78
the Ministry of External Affairs.
55. 1978 Plenary Assembly of the
Commission for Geo-
Rs. 7,500. 00
logical Map of the World,
Paris from 10-3-78 to
22-3-1978
56. International conference on
geological information
Rs. 2,735.00
and GEOREF Workshop, London
from 9-4-78 to
14-4-78
57. 7th International Geochemical
Exploration Sympo-
Rs. 7,808.00 sium,
USA from 14-4-78 to 23-4-78
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58. 12th International Symposium
on Remote Sensing
Rs. 5,463.38 of Environment,
Manila from 19-4-78 to 29-4-78
59. International conference on
Computer Mapping
Rs. 2,218.40 for resource
analysis, Mexico from 7-5-78
to 16-5-78
60. International symposium
"GEOANALYSIS 78"
Rs. 6,489.81 Ottawa, from
12-5-78 to 24-5-78.
61. Archaean Geochemistry Field
Conference Canada
Rs. 13,270.51
from 2-8-78 to 17-8-78.
62. Circumpacific and Mineral
Resources Conference,
Nil. All expenses
Honolulu from 28-7-78 to
8-8-78.
were borne by
the organisers.
63. Inter-Union Commission on
Geodynamics and
Nil.
Annual Conference, USA from
9-8-78 to 18-8-78.
64. 4th International Conference
on Geochronology,Rs. 6,895.00
isotope Geology and
Cosmochronology, Denver
(USA) from 19-8-78 to 1-9-78
65. International Congress on
Engineering Geology
Rs. 31,313.00
and International Symposium
on Water in Mining
and underground works,
Spain from 1-9-78 to
23-9-78.
66. 8th International Congress
of the F.I.P. Federation
Internationals de la
Precontrainte held at
London Rs. 12,350.00
from 30th April to 5th
May, 1978.
The expenditure
was met by
the Conference
67. First Technical Workshop
on Planning Construc-
the conference tion and
Maintenance of Rural Roads
(RICA-authorities
RU) held in Mexico from
16-10-78 to 21-10-78.
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May 08, 1978 | Appendix IV International Oranisations
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APPENDIX IV
International Oranisations of
which INDIA became a Member
or ceased to be a member
during the year 1978-79.
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S.No. Name of international
Organisation Name of
International Organisa- of
which India became a Member
tion of which India ceased
to be a during the year
1978-79. member during the
year 1978-79.
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1. International Centre for
Public Enter-prises in
Developing Countries at
Ljubljana (Yugoslavia)
2. Member of Executive Board
of UNICEF w.e.f. Aug 01,
1978
3. The Asian Cultural Centre
for UNE-SCO meeting for
the Third Photo Con-test
in Aisa. Director, Photo
Division represented
India to attend the Third
Photo con-test in Asia
organised by the Asian
Cultural Centre for UNESCO,
in Tokyo in June, 1978.
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APPENDIX V
Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
concluded or renewed by India
with other countries in 1978*
--------------------------------
Sl.No.Title of Convention/Treaty
Date of Signature Date of
Ratification Date on which
Remarks Agreement & entered
into Acceptance
force
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1 2 3 4 5 6
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MULTILATERAL
Code of Conduct for Liner
Conferences--1974
1. Convention on a Code of Conduct
Jun 25, 1975 14th Feb., 1978
Yet to enter into
--
for Liner Conferences, 1974.
force.
Prevention and Punishment of
Crimes against Internationally
Protected Persons
, including Diplomatic
Agents--1973
2. Convention on the Prevention
and -- 11th April,1978
11th May, 1978
--
Punishment of Crimes against
Inter-nationally Protected
Persons, includ-
ing Diplomatic Agents adopted
by the General Assembly of
the United Nations on 14th
December, 1973.
Prohibition of Military or any
other hostile use of
environmental modification
techniques--1976
3. Convention on the prohibition
of 15th Dec.,1977 15th Dec.,
1978
15th Dec., 1978 --
military or any other
hostile use of
environmentalmodification
tech-niques, 1976.
*[This list is not exhaustive]
Inter-Governmental Maritime
Consultative organization
(IMCO)
4. Amendments to the Convention
on Not Required 1st May,1978
Not yet in force
--
the Inter-Governmental Maritime
Consultative Organization, 1948.
[Resolution A 358 (IX) 14th Nov.
1975].
International Sugar Agreement-1977
5. International Sugar Agreement,
1977 30th Dec., 1977 15th Feb.,
1978 1st January, 1978
--
Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic
Development
6. Loan Agreement between India and
4th July, 1978
16th Dec.,
1978
Not
yet in force
--
Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic
Development regarding Kopili
Hydro-
Electric Project (Loan Number:
121).
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting
Countries special Fund (OPEC)
--
7. Loan Agreement with the OPEC
16th Dec., 1977 13th March,
1978 24th March, 1978
Special Fund.
United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF)
8. Revised Basic Agreement between
5th April, 1978 --
5th
April, 1978
--
India and United Nations
Children's
Fund (UNICEF).
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
---------------------------------
BILATERAL
BELGIUM
9. Agreement between India and
Bel- 12th Dec., 1978
--
12th Dec., 1978 --
gium relating to the granting
of Financial Assistance.
BF 350 Million.
CANADA
10. Development Loan Agreement
bet- 22nd Feb., 1978
-- 22nd Feb., 1978
--
ween India and Canada for
C $ 10.0 Million for
import of fertilizer and
fertilizer materials from
Canada.
11. Exchange of Letters between
India 10th April, 1978
-- 10th April, 1978
--
and Canada regarding
amendment of the Loan
Agreement dated 23rd Nov.
1972 for fertilizer Bulk
Handling Equipment for
the Port of Haldia.
ETHIOPIA
12. Agreement between India and
25th Nov., 1976 20th
4th Jan., 1978 --
Ethiopia regarding the
avoidance of
Dec.,
double taxation of profits
from the1978
operation of aircraft.
GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC
OF (FRG)
13. Exchange of Letters between
India 10th March, 1978 -- 10th
March, 1978
--
and Federal Republic of
Germany regarding amendment
to the Loan Agreement
dated 27th Dec., 1977.
14. Agreement between India and
the
13th April, 1978
-- 13th April, 19
78 --
Federal Republic of Germany
con- cerning Commodity Aid
in 1978.
FRANCE
15. Financial Protocol between
India and 24th Feb., 1978
-- 24th Feb., 197
8
--
France relating to the
alleviation of the Indian
External Debt.
IRAN
16. Agreement between India and
Iron on
25th Feb., 1977
-- 24th January,
1978 --
Cooperation regarding the
utilisation of Atomic
Energy for Peaceful Pur-
poses.
JAPAN
17. Exchange of Letters between
India and 22nd Sept., 1978
-- 22nd Sept., 19
78
--
Japan for Japanese Grant Aid
for 1978-79.
LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
18. Memorandum of Understanding
bet-
19th July, 1978
-- 19th July, 1978
--
ween India and the Socialist
People's Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya on Co-
operation regarding the
Utilisation of Nuclear Energy
for Peaceful
Purposes.
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
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MALDIVES
19. Agreement between India, and
Mal-28th Dec., 1976
8th June, 1978 8th June, 1978
--
dives on Maritime Boundary in the
Arabian Sea and related matters.
NEPAL
20. Treaty of Trade between India
and17th March, 1978 --
25th March, 1978
--
Nepal.
21. Protocol to the Treaty of
Trade bet- 17th March, 1978
--
25th March, 1978
--
ween India and Nepal.
22. Treaty of Transit between
India and
17th March,
1978
--
25th March, 1978
--
Nepal.
23. Protocol to the Treaty of
Transit17th March,
1978
--
25th March, 1978
--
between India and Nepal.
24. Memorandum for detailed
Procedure 17th
March, 1978 --
25th March, 1978
--
regarding traffic-in-transit
with refe-rence to the
Protocol to the Treaty of
Transit between India and
Nepal.
25. Agreement of Cooperation
between 17th March, 1978
--
25th March, 1978
--
India and Nepal to Control
Un-authorized Trade.
NETHERLANDS
26. Loan Agreement between
India and 26th
April, 1978--
26th April, 1978
--
Doe Nederlandse Investerings
bank Voor Ontwikkelingslanden
N.V. for HFL 125,000,000.
27. Loan Agreement between India
and 26th April, 1978
--
26th April, 1978
--
De Nederlandse Investeringe
bank Voor Ontwikkelingslandon
N.V. for HFL 82,000,000.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
28. Application of Extradition
Procedure
--
--
l7th August, 1978
--
to Papua New Guinea on
Reciprocal Basis.
SRILANKA
29. Exchange of Notes between
India and
8th
May, 1978
8th May,
1978
4th Nov., 1975
--
Shri Lanka regarding
amendments to Loan Agreement
dated 4th Nov. 1975.
30. Application of Extradition
Procedure ----
17th August, 1978
--
to Sri Lanka on Reciprocal
basis.
SWEDEN
31. Agreement between India and
Sweden
16th June, 1978
--
16th June, 1978
--
regarding development Corporation
1978.
SWITZERLAND
32. Exchange of Letters between
India
19th April, 1978
19th April 1978 1st Jan,1978
--
and Switzerland regarding
Develop-ment Loan of 35
million Swiss Francs dated
9th October, 1973 and its
Pro- tocol of Application.
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
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33. Exchange of Letters between
India
19th April, 1978
19th April, 1978
1st January, 1978
--
and Switzerland on the
granting of Credits of
49,50 million Swiss Francs
dated 9th October, 1973.
34. Exchange of Letters between
India
19th April,
1978
19th April,
1978
1st January, 1978
--
and Switzerland on the
granting of transfer
credits of 63 million
Swiss Francs dated 7th
March, 1966.
THAILAND
35. Agreement between India and
Thai-
22nd June, 1978
15th Dec.,1978 15th Dec,, 1978
--
land on the delimitation
of sealed boundary between
the two countries
in the Andaman Sea.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
36. Agreement between India
and United 27th January, 1978
--
27th January, 1978
--
States of America regarding
sales of agricultural
commodities.
37. Memorandum of Understanding
bet- 18th July, 1978
-- 18th July, 1978
--
ween India and United States
regard-ing Space Vehicle
launchings and associated
services for the Indian
National Satellite System
I (INSAT-I)
38. AID grant agreement between
India 26th August, 1978
--
26th August, 1978
--
and USA for US $ 2 million
for Tech- nologies for Rural
Poor (Application of Science
and Technology to rural poor).
39. AID Loan No. 386-T-223
(Project 26th August, 1978
--
26th August, 1978
--
No. 386-0464) between India
and USA for US $ 30 million
for Gujarat Medium Irrigation
Project.
40. AID Loan No. 386-U-224 [Project
26th August, 1978 --
26th August, 1978
--
No. 386-0455] between India
and USA for US $ 28 million
for Malaria Control Programme.
JOINT COMMUNIQUE
COMMONWEALTH
41. Joint Communique issued at
Sydney on 16th February
1978, at the Con-clusion
of the meeting of the Com-
monwealth Heads of
Government of the Asian
and Pacific Region.
Jun 25, 1975 | Appendix VI Number of seats allotted to various countries in Engineering and Medical
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APPENDIX VI
Number of seats allotted to
various countries in
Engineering and Medical
Colleges during 1978-79
----------------------------
Sl.No. Name of the country
Engineering Medical
seats seats
allotted
allotted
----------------------------
1. Rhodesia
3 1
2. Kenya 2 5
3. Malawie
-- 1
4. South Africa 1 4
5. Tanzania
13 5
6. Angola-- --
7. Uganda 1 --
8. Zambia 2 2
9. Ethiopia
.. ..
10. Lesotho
-- --
11. Sudan 1 --
12. Nigeria2 1
13. A.R.E.-- --
14. Mauritius
22 15
15. Afghanistan
4 --
16. Y.A.R.-- --
17. Iran 23 5
18. Iraq 5 1
19. Jordan22 1
20. Palestine
7 1
21. Kuwait-- --
22. U.A.E. 1 1
23. PDRY -- 1
24. Lebnon 1 --
25. Syria -- --
26. Bahrain2 --
27. Indonesia.
3 --
28. Fiji 8
2
29. Malaysia .
43 12
30. Thailand
2
3
31. Sri Lanka
21
5
32. Guyana--
2
33. Bangla Desh
4 --
DIPLOMA
20 --
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213
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Jan 01, 1978 | Appendix VII REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICES
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APPENDIX VII
REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICES
I. Statement showing number
of Passport applications
received and number of
Passports issued in the
year 1978
------------------------------
Sl.No. Station Number of
Number applica-of Pass-
tions ports received
issued in in 1978 1978
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1. Ahmedabad
65,378 81,385
2. Bangalore* 17,500 17,116
3. Bhopal**
2,670 1,561
4. Bombay
1,96,499 2,00,572
5. Calcutta
32,433 30,489
6. Chandigarh 1,12,364 1,38,692
7. New Delhi 1,05,363 1,43,330
8. Ernakulam 2,01,016 2,57,464
9. Hyderabad
63,095 75,117
10. Jaipur(pound)11,253
7,394
11. Kozhikode
(double pound) 38,443 37,677
12. Lucknow
69,264 75,874
13. Madras
1,30,616 1,46,003
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TOTAL 10,45,894 12,12,674
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*Opened on Jun 12, 1978.
**Opened on 17-10-1978.
(pound)Opened on 22-9-1978
(db pound)Opened on 17-6-1978.
II.Details of Official/Diplomatic
Passports issued/serviced by
Passport,Visa Division of Ministry
during 1978
(a) Number of Official Passports
issued 4,00
5
(b) Number of Official
Passports serviced 2,26
9
(c) Number of Diplomatic
Passports issued 91
5
(d) Number of Diplomatic
Passports serviced 90
3
Jun 12, 1978 | Appendix VIII Passport Offices-Sanctioned Strength
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APPENDIX VIII
Passport Offices-Sanctioned
Strength as on Dec 31, 1978
-----------------------------
I. GROUP `A' POSTS:
(Passport Officer/
Asstt. Passport
Officer)
(a) For existing 13 Passport
offices 27
(b) For 5 new Passport Offices
: (To be set up before middle
of 1979 at Bhubaneswar,
Gauhati, Patna, Simla and Sri-
nagar) 5
-----
32
-----
II. GROUP `B' POSTS:
(Public Relation Officer/
Supdtt.)
(a) For existing 13 Passport
Offices 56
(b) For 5 new Passport Offices
5
-----
61
-----
III. GROUP 'C' POSTS:
(Asstt./UDCs/Steno/
LDCs)
(a) For existing 13 Passport
Offices 798
(b) For 5 new Passport Offices
26
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824
-----
IV. GROUP 'D' POSTS :
(Record Sorter/Daftry/
Peon/Watchman/Sweeper
etc.)
(a) For existing 13 Passport
Offices147
(b) For 5 new Passport Offices 15
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162
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NOTE :--One more Passport Office is
to be set up before the middle of
1979 in Punjab at Jullundur and
proposal for creation of posts of
all cate-gories for this office
is under submission.
| Appendix IX Passport Offices in India and their jurisdiction
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APPENDIX IX
Passport Offices in India
and their jurisdiction
(As on Dec 31, 1978)
-----------------------------
Sl.No. Station Jurisdiction
-----------------------------
1. AHMEDABAD State of
Gujarat and Union
Territory of
Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
2.BANGALORE State of Karnataka.
3.BHOPAL State of Madhya Pradesh.
4. BOMBAY State of Maharashtra.
5. CALCUTTA States of West
Bengal, Bihar, Orissa,
Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya,
Tripura, Manipur and Sikkim
and Union Terri-tories of
Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
6. CHANDIGARH States of
Punjab, Haryana and
Himachal Pradesh and
Union Territory of
Chandi-garh.
7. NEW DELHI Union Territory
of Delhi and State of
Jammu & Kashmir.
8. ERNAKULAM State of Kerala
and Union Territory of
Lakshadweep.
9. HYDERABAD State of Andhra
Pradesh.
10. JAIPUR State of Rajasthan.
11. KOZHIKODE Four northernmost
districts of Kerala,
viz., Cannanore, Kozhikode,
Malapu-ram and Palghat.
12. LUCKNOW State of Uttar Pradesh.
13. MADRAS State of Tamil Nadu
and Union Territory
of Pondicherry.
14. CHIEFSEC, Govt. of Goa,
Union Territory of Goa,
Daman & Diu.
Daman & Diu
15. CHIEF COMMISSIONER,
Union Territory of Andaman
and Nico- Union Territory
of Anda-
bar Islands.
man & Nicobar Islands,
Port Blair.
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Dec 31, 1978 | Appendix X Statement showing the total number of Government servants
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APPENDIX X
STATEMENT A
Statement showing the total
number of Government servants
and the number of Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes
amongst them as on Dec 31,1978.
--------------------------------
Class Total Scheduled Percentage
Scheduled Percentage Remarks
number of
Castes of total
Tribes of total Employees
employees
employees
--------------------------------
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
--------------------------------
Class I
643 47 7.3% 25
3.90%
Class II 1544 92 5.9% 10
.06%
Class III 683 71 10.4%16
2.30%
Class IV
484 49 10.1%
(Excluding sweepers)
Class IV
55 55 100%
(Sweepers)
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NOTE: --The statistics above
relate to posts in the Ministry
of External Affairs only.
Dec 31, 1978 | Appendix XI Statement showing the number of appointments
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APPENDIX XI
STATEMENT B
Statement showing the number
of appointments (both direct
recruitment and by promotion)
made to various groups
of posts and reserved
vacancies filled by Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled T
ribes during the year 1978.
-------------------------------
Class of posts Total No.
No. of vacancies reserved
No. of reserved candi-
No. of vacancies de-of vacancies
dates appointed reserved
consequent to filled
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non-availability of
Sch. Castes Sch.Tribes
Sch.Castes Sch.Tribe
reserved candidates
s -----------------------
Sch. Castes sch.Tribes
-------------------------------
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)(8)
-------------------------------
1. Group A 63 3 2 3 2
....
2. Group B
121 17 9 ....
....
3. Group C
184 33 .. 20 4
.. ..
4. Group D
.. .. .. .. ..
.. ..
(excluding sweepers)
5. Group D 37 5 .. 5 ..
.. ..
(sweepers) -------------------
NOTE: -- The above statistics
relate to posts in the M.E.A.
only
Jan 01, 1978 | Appendix XII Revenue Expenditure of the Ministry
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APPENDIX XII
Revenue Expenditure of the Ministry
during the Financial Year 1978-79
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R.E.
1978-79
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Rs. in Lakhs
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Headquarters 626.39
Missions/Posts abroad 3185.79
Supply Wings 169.38
Other Items
Contribution to the U.N.
Commonwealth Secretariat
and other International
Institutions
289.50
Central Passport and
Emigration Organisation 259.70
Other Miscellaneous
Items 2171.04
Subsidies and Aid
Subsidy to Bhutan
3513.84
Aid to Nepal
1104.19
Aid to other developing
countries in Asia and
Africa 650.00
Aid to Bangladesh365.51
Social Security & Welfare 16.08
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TOTAL 12351.42
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Jan 01, 1978 | Appendix XIII Expenditure on Headquarters and Missions/Posts abroad
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APPENDIX XIII
Expenditure on Headquarters
and Missions/Posts abroad
during 1978-79
The expenditure during
1978-79 on Headquarters
of this Ministry is ex-pected
to be of the order of Rs.
626.39 lakhs; a sum of Rs.
158.44 lakhs is towards
establishment charges, a
sum of Rs. 89.80 lakhs for
Allowances, other than
T.A., a sum of Rs. 227.15
lakhs for publicity, cables,
diplomatic bags service
etc., a sum of Rs. 149.90
lakhs for travelling expenses
and a sum of Rs. 1.10 lakhs
for Departmental Canteen.
The expenditure on Missions/Posts abroad including the Supply Wings at
London and Washington is Rs. 3355.17 lakhs, out of which a sum of
Rs. 1411.60 lakhs is spent on Establishment Charges including Foreign and
other Compensatory Allowances, a sum of Rs. 345.43 lakhs on passages for
transfers and local tours, Rs. 169.30 lakhs for Publicity Contingencies and
Rs. 1428.84 lakhs. for official and residential accommodation, P&T Charges
and other Office Contigencies. The average annual expenditure per Mission
comes to Rs. 25.31 lakhs.
The expenditure mentioned above (viz. Rs. 3981.56 lakhs=Rs. 626.39
lakhs+3355.17 lakhs) as per details below on Headquarters and Missioins/
Posts abroad included expenditure on External Publicity Programme acti-
vities; The break-up of this expenditure is as under :--
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Rs. in Lakhs)
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(a) Headquarters
(i) Salaries (Officers 24, Staff 44)
8.40
(ii) Travelling Expenses
3.50
(iii) Publicity Contingencies
Charges 69.72
-------
81.62
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(b) Missions/Posts abroad
(i) Salaries (Officers 52,
Staff 237)
46.05
(ii) Foreign Allowances,
Compensatory Allowance
32.18
(iii) Passages & Travelling
Expenses 6.48
(iv) Publicity Contingencies
71.17
(v) Other Charges including
renting of Residential
Accommo-
dation & Other Office
Contingencies 13.42
-------
TOTAL 169.30
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Total External Publicity 250.92
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The expenditure on External
Publicity as detailed above
comes to 6.3% of the expenditure
on Headquarters and Missions/
Posts abroad.
(in lakhs of Rupees)
-----------------------------------
Establish- Travelling Office Total
mentExpenses
Expenses
Charges
--------------------------------------
Secretariat
Headquarters
240.94
146.40
157.43 544.77
External Publicity Division
8.403.50
69.72
81.62
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249.34
149.90
277.15
626.39
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Overseas Establishment
(a) Missions/Posts abroad (ex-
cluding Publicity Wings)
1217.46
317.75 1481.28 3016.49
(b) Publicity Wings
78.236.48
84.59 169.30
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TOTAL
1295.69
324.23
1565.87 3185.79
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GRAND TOTAL
1545.03
474.13 1793.02 3812.18
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Jan 01, 1978 | Appendix XIV Strength of IFS & IFS (B) Cadres, Combined Research Cadre
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APPENDIX XIV
Strength of IFS & IFS (B) Cadres, Combined Research Cadre and
Interpreters Cadre
IFS Cadre Strength
Grade I
18 (excluding I post temporarily upgraded
from Grade III.)
Grade II
21 (excluding 2 posts temporarily up-
graded from Grade IV.)
Grade III
80 (excluding one ex-Cadre post of JS
(China) one Post of JS (Pers) and
FA(EA).
Grade IV
78
Senior Scale240 (excluding 1 Post created in lieu of
Jr. Scale post at E.I. Jeddah).
Junior Scale 97 (excluding 1 Post kept in abeyance
in lieu of creation of 1 Sr. Scale pos
t
at E.I. Jeddah).
Training Reserve 50
(Junior Scale)
Leave Reserve19
Training Reserve 19
Deputation Reserve
20
IFS (B) Cadre Strength
General Cadre
Grade I
111 (including 1 ex-cadre post).
Grade II & III 294
Grade IV
923
Grade V
123
Grade VI
574
Cipher Sub Cadre
Grade II
180
Stenographer Sub Cadre
Selection Grade 49
Grade I
74
Grade II
512
Grade III
87
Combined Research Cadre
27
Interpreters Cadre 28
Jan 01, 1978 |
Appendix XV Foreign Language Chart
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APPENDIX XV
Foreign Language Chart
(INDEX)
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S.No. Language Total No.of
officers passed/
knows the language
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1. Arabic 39
2. Burmese Nil
3. Chinese 26
4. Czech Nil
5. Dutch
1
6. French 64
7. German 24
8. Gorkhali 5
9. Hungarian 1
10. Bahasa-Indonesia 9
11. Italian 3
12. Japanese 12
13. Kiswahili 8
13A. Malay-Babasa
1
14. Persian 9
15. Polish
1
16. Portuguese8
17. Pushtu Nil
18. Rumanian 1
19. Russian 36
20. Serbo-Croation. 2
21. Spanish 37
22. Swedish 1
23. Thai
1
24. Tibetan 2
25. Turkish 1
26. Vietnamese1
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MGIPRRND--Sec. VII--6 M
of EA/78--21-3-79----3,000
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