Useful Information
International Seminar on adoption of IS020022 standards in RTGS is being held at
Reserve Bank of India’s College of Agricultural Banking (CAB) in Pune.
About Pune
Pune is situated on the Deccan Plateau of the Indian Subcontinent, just 170 kms
from Mumbai. The two prominent cities of the State of Maharashtra are separated
by the mountain range known as Western Ghats.
Pune is connected to International Locations either through direct flights or through
connecting flights via Mumbai / New Delhi / Kolkata / Chennai / Bangalore etc.
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Time
India is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5.5)
Climate Conditions
In September - October the weather in Pune is pleasant / slightly cool with the onset of winter.
Daily temperature is likely to be within 14° C and 30° C. Light woollen jacket /
shawl may be required in morning / evening.
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The College of Agricultural Banking (CAB)
The College of Agricultural Banking (CAB) was established by the Reserve Bank of
India in 1969 as a training institution to provide training to bankers in Rural
and Cooperative Banking. Subsequently, recognising the changing needs of the Indian
financial sector, the college expanded its scope of training to other areas viz.,
Information Technology, Human Resource Management and General Banking. The college
also conducts programs in collaboration with international institutions and agencies
such as FAO, APRACA, CICTAB, UNDP, UNIFEM and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
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RBI’s College of Agriculture Banking (CAB) is situated on the University Road, also
known as Ganeshkhind Road (not to be confused with the University Agriculture College
located on the same road around 0.5 km ahead). CAB is around 15 Km from the Pune
International Airport. Pre-paid taxi is available at the Airport (to be engaged
at the pre-paid taxi booth within the airport terminal) and it will charge around
Rs 400/- for commuting to CAB.
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College of Agricultural Banking
Pune International Airport
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Travelling To / From Mumbai
The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (at Sahar) can be reached
directly as most of the international airlines operate from various international
locations on a daily basis. Pune is connected to Mumbai by domestic flight operational
from domestic airport, Mumbai (at Santacruz). The International airport and domestic
airport are connected by airport shuttle service (please enquire within airport
terminal building).
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Passport & Visa
Delegates are required to possess a valid passport for a minimum of 6 (six) months
from the date of entry into India. Visa is required for most nationalities to enter
India and it is strongly recommended that delegates verify requirements with the
Indian embassy/consulate in his / her country.
Currency & Credit Cards
The Indian currency is Indian Rupee (INR), called ‘Rupee’. Notes are issued in denominations
of Rs.5, Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs50, Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1, 000. There are also Rupee
1, Rs.2, and Rs.5 and Rs.10 coins in circulation. Major credit cards are accepted
at bigger Shops and Restaurants. Currency exchange can be availed at the airport.
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Dress Code
Dress code for the Seminar is business formal.
Language
Official Language of the Seminar is English.
Spoken Languages in Pune: Marathi (Regional language), Hindi (National language)
and English.
Tipping
No specific rule
Electricity
230 Volt is standard voltage in Pune. Voltage converter will be required if you
are carrying a device that does not accept 230 volts at 50 hertz.
Outlets in India generally accept the following types of plug:
- Two round pins
- Three round pins arranged in a triangle
If your appliance’s plug has any other shape, you will need a plug adapter.
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Insurance and Medical Cover
The Seminar organisers do not take the responsibility for medical, travel or life
insurance, and participants are advised to hold valid international personal insurance
policies.
Water and Food: Bottled water recommended.
Communications To make an international call, dial: 00 + country code + area
code + telephone number.
To dial into India:
- 00-91-20-local number (Pune)
- 00-91-22-local number (Mumbai)
- 00-91-0-Mobile number
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Places of Interest
Further tourist information on Pune may be accessed through the Maharashtra Tourism
Development Corporation (MTDC) website at following link:
http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/html/MaharashtraTourism/Default.aspx?strpage=../MaharashtraTourism/CitiestoVisits/Pune/PuneAttractions.html
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Panshet Dam
For water sports, you can visit Panset Dam and try your hand at ayaking or wind
surfing at the recently developed water sports complex. There are special facilities
for speed boats and water scooters. Limited accommodation is available. It is easily
accessible from Pune.
Bhatgar Dam
One of the highest river dam walls in India, built on river Velvandi, Bhatgar Dam
is 40 kms from Pune. Fun lovers often frequent the entire area around the dam. ST
buses play between Pune and Bhatgar Dam
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Pimpri Chinchwad
As you leave Pune, and start going towards Mumbai, by the perpetually busy Mumbai-Pune
national highway or by a train on the Central Railway, around 20 minutes later you
will notice an increasing number of industrial establishments present on both sides
of the road. This is a sure sign that you are now entering the area of the Pimpri
Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
Various places of historical importance as well as natural beauty in the area are
being developed in a pre-planned manner. Durga Devi Park and Indira Gandhi Park
can be pointed out as a step in the right direction. A godess spring temple adds
to the scenic beauty of the area. The inside of the temple is hexagonal in shape
and there is a variety of beautiful pictures on the walls. In order to see the Devi
or goddess, one has to crawl through a small cave. There is an almost-live spring
in the cave, which automatically washes your feet clean before you reach the Devi.
No leather articles are allowed inside the temple. There is a provision for ample
clean and cool water. Evenings are usually crowded. At night due to the effect of
lights, the temple looks like a 'divine beauty'! Tuesday is said to be the special
day of worship of the goddess.
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Sinhagad
Sinhagad -- where valour is etched on every stone and the soil has turned red seeped
by the blood of martyrs! From the time when a Koli chieftain, Nag Naik stoutly defended
this fort (AD 1328) against the might of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq for nine months to
Jaswant Singh, Aurangzeb's commander, who dragged his guns up the fort's steep shoulders
to avenge the insult to Shaista Khan, who was rebuffed by Shivaji, this fort has
been infused by tales of bravery.
Raigad
This is the very heart of Maratha country -- Raigad, the capital of Shivaji's kingdom.
Strategically perched atop a wedge-shaped block of hill, split off from the Western
Ghats and inaccessible from three sides. Stories of incredible valour and heroic
deeds are etched on every pebble at Raigad.
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Further Enquiries
For further information or enquiries, please contact:
1. Shri Sundar Murthi, DGM
2. Smt Bharati Bhide, Mgr