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Welcome to the

Official AMSEP Booklet 2020/21

AMSEP India Booklet 2020/21

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Currency

Electricity

Passport and VISA

Basic Necessities

Etiquettes in India

Foreword by RC India

Foreword by DoAMSEP

India

Exploring India

AMSA INDIA

Executive Board

AMSEP India

Previous AMSEP

Academics

Community Service

Hosting Universities

Additional Information

Contact Us

Pictures Courtesy AMSEP Japan for India 2019AMSEP India for Indonesia 2020

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Hello People of TomorrowNamasté from AMSA-India!

Welcoming you to India, the world’s largestdemocratic country, known mainly for its rich culturaldiversity, where people reflect the rich glories of thepast with numerous distinctive habits, manners andfood items which makes the visit to our country amemorable one. From the eternal snows of the Himalayas to thecultivated lands of the South, from the deserts of theWest to the humid deltas of the East, the cultures and

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the traditions of people differ according to their places of origin, and what binds themtogether is the common recorded history of thousands of years. A subcontinent in itself,being the fashion and the entertainment hub of Asia, you cannot miss dancing to the stepsof Bollywood songs or try our traditional dresses.

Our country prescribes a dynamic of the host–guest relationship, ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (The guest is god)AMSEP India after successfully hosting multiple countries over the past years, looks forwardto welcome you with its various cultural and academic opportunities, to the hub ofinnumerable heritage sites, where tradition meets modernity.

Going through the pages of our official AMSEP Booklet, you can get to know a gist of thecross-cultural & academic experiences we can offer you, with our hospitality and friendship.

Take that bold step to come out of your comfort zone, travel to a new place, make newfriends beyond borders, gain knowledge beyond your careers & have innumerablememories beyond your expectations.

Shukriya! Hume aapke jald aane ka intezaar rahega!Thankyou! We will be waiting for you to come soon!

Priyansh Nathani Regional Chairperson - IndiaAsian Medical Students Association (AMSA)

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Foreword by AMSEP Director

Namaste, fellow AMSA members! We, the team of AMSEP India extend a warmwelcome to our diverse nation.  

India is the birth place of Susrutha, the author of theoldest medical and surgical encyclopaedia known tomankind.Having immense history from being one of theoldest inhabited places in the world to being a hometo one of the seven wonders of the world, The TajMahal, India with over 22 languages and hundreds ofethnic groups truly embraces the meaning of unityin diversity.

Under the guidance of AMSA International, AMSEP works tirelessly towards bringingstudents from all the chapters together and sharing their knowledge and cultural diversity.Learning a great deal from our previous exchanges over the years with recent ones beingJapan and Indonesia, AMSEP India offers you an amazing and wholesome exchangeexperience. AMSEP India is also one of the first chapters in the history of AMSEPInternational to hold a Virtual Exchange with two countries, Malaysia and Thailandbecause of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

From giving an insight into how our healthcare system works to offering you a glimpse intoour rich culture and traditions, you are bound to be mesmerized by the plethora ofexperiences the exchange has to offer along with being charmed by the hospitality of theIndian people. 

 “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly andwithout fear for newer and richer experience.”

 Eleanor Roosevelt   

Dhanyawaad, aap ka intezaar rahega! Thank you and look forward to meeting you!

Preeyati ChopraDirector AMSEP - IndiaAsian Medical Students Association (AMSA)

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India, a country that occupies the greater part of South Asia represents a highly

diverse population consisting of thousands of ethnic groups and likely hundreds

of languages. It is one of the oldest civilisations in the world with a kaleidoscopic

variety and rich cultural heritage and is marked off by its mountains and the seas,

giving the country a distinct geographical entity.

Indian culture is an amalgamation of several distinct cultural and religious

communities. India is one of the most religiously and ethnically diverse nations in

the world with each festival celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm.

Indian cuisine known for its spice and use of numerous ingredients deploys a wide

range of food preparation styles, cooking techniques, and culinary presentations.

The cuisine varies from region to region, reflecting the local produce, cultural

diversity, and varied demographics of the country. Every bite leaves you with a

lingering aftertaste of its rich heritage and history.

Indian performing arts act as a powerhouse for colourful and mythologically rich

ideas which showcase resplendent costumes, dazzling jewellery, quaint

adornments and the art forms sew a cultural lore. From formal arts of dance and

music, to the strong free form of folk theatre culture, each have lent their own

influence on Indian aesthetics.

Exploring India

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States29

Union Territories7

inhabitants1.3526 Billion

Populous Country

32 – 40 °Celsius

UTC + 5.30

2nd

December – March

June – September

March – June

Most

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Asian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) regularly undertakesnational and regional projects, provides humanitarian assistance attimes of need, produces quarterly student publications and liaiseswith the World Health Organisation, the Association of MedicalDoctors of Asia and many other international and regional medicalstudent organisations.

AMSA India represents Indian medical students' interests in all thespheres of our society and thus provides an excellent platform fortheir empowerment.

The activities involve medical students by allowing them toparticipate in various national and international conferences likeEAMSC and AMSC, academic bonanzas and philanthropic work. The directive of our organization is to inform, educate and counselevery medical student of India.

With a triune motto of  Knowledge,  Action  and  Friendship, AMSAaims to promote scientific and medical activities, kindle concern forthe community and build good relationships among our colleagues .

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Regional Chairperson Priyansh Nathani

General SecretaryRounak Verma

Vice Overall Chairperson (Internal)-VOCIAvi Singh

Vice Overall Chairperson (External)-VOCEKhushman Kaur Bhullar       Secretary of FinanceParth Doshi

Director of Public Health Saundarya Monga

Director of Memberships & DevelopmentLuv Gupta

Director of AMSEPPreeyati Chopra

Assistant VOCEGunteshwar Brar

Assistant VOCIOshin Puri

Director of AcademicsChitwan Ghuman

Secretary Partnerships (GOs) Ganeev Singh

Secretary Partnerships (NGOs)Gul Kalra

Secretary of Publication and Promotion Japmehr Kaur Sandhu

Secretary of NewsletterAsmitha P. Reddy

Editor NewsletterAnushree Rai

Director of Information TechnologySamarvir Jain

Secretary Marketing & SponsorshipsMalika Gupta

Executive Board 2020/21

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AMSEP: Asian Medical Students’ Exchange Programme is a subsidaryof AMSA International which establishes an exchange programbetween students of different AMSA chapters since 2003.  

AMSEP creates opportunities for international preclinical and clinicalexchanges between AMSA International chapters.  Participatingstudents not only learn about the healthcare and medical educationsystem, they also have a great chance to experience the culturalaspects of the exchange country in a social program. They are alsoencouraged to participate in social service activities, which mayinclude visiting patients or foster homes. Lastly, the students aregiven the opportunity to develop long lasting international friendshipwith the people they meet during the exchange program.  

AMSEP India has recently had a successful exchange with Japan in2019 and Indonesia in 2020. We look forward to many more fruitfulexchanges in the coming years!

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To provide exchange opportunities for members of theAMSA India along with in-between the annualconferences.

To foster AMSA’s vision of Knowledge, Action andFriendship.

To strengthen the existing bonds between AMSAChapters.

To develop competent and culturally-relevant membersof the AMSA International community, via clinical orresearch opportunities.

AMSEP India Objectives

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Previous AMSEP

INBOUND

OUTBOUND

AMSEP India for Japan Christian Medical College, Ludhiana August 19-27 2019

AMSEP India for IndonesiaJNMC, WardhaFebruary 21-27, 2020

AMSEP Japan for India Osaka UniversityMarch 9-16, 2019

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AMSEP India for Malaysia

AMSEP Malaysia for India

AMSEP Thailand for India

AMSEP India for Thailand Cumulative FrameworkJune 3-10, 2020

Cumulative FrameworkJune 3-10, 2020

The National University of Malaysia (UKM)June 3-10, 2020

Mahidol University & Chulalongkorn UniversityJune 3-10, 2020

(VIRTUAL)

(VIRTUAL)

(VIRTUAL)

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Academics

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India is a country specially known for its excellent medical education.The curriculum is based such that it keeps adapting according tocommunity needs, educational advancements and technologicalrevolutions.

Medical education in India can be traced back to the era of Charakaand Sushrutha who had their own doctrines in treating and teachingindigenous systems of Medicine in ancient India. Later on, severalinstitutions were developed to train students in indigenous systemsof medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, and Siddha wereestablished throughout the country.

Currently India is at the forefront when it comes to clinical educationand research.

Clinical experiences leave students with exposure to a wide range ofpatients and cases. A large range and volume of patients helpstudents to build a comprehensive outlook on diseases and theircure.

Research is an Integral part in the curriculum. The Indian Council ofMedical Research  (ICMR) is the apex body in  India  for theformulation, coordination and promotion of  biomedical research, isone of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world.

From state of the art technology to providing basic health care, Indiacovers it all and you can witness it for yourself during the exchange!

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India staunchly believes in inculcating a sense of community servicefrom the very early age of student life.

Community service plays a vital role in sensitising students/childrenby providing an opportunity to imprint empathy to understand thatnot every individual is as fortunate as them.

Be it Governmental or Non Governmental organisations, studentsplay an important role by helping raise funds, provide manpower, orjust support them in their endeavours to make the community abetter place.

There are three major components to Community Service :* The service component where the student has to spend timeserving in the community.* A learning component where students seek out or are taughtinformation that they integrate into their service.* A reflection component that ties service and learning together.

This gives the student a holistic idea on how to make a lasting,positive impact on society and helps the student acquire certain lifeskills which can sensitising them in becoming better health careprofessionals in the future.

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NORTH ZONE

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MAMC, Delhi(Maulana Azad Medical College)

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Lok Nayak Hospital,GB Pant Institute ofPostgraduateMedical EducationResearch,Maulana Azad Institute ofDental sciences Guru Nanak Eye Center

MAMC, Delhi

The college was establishedin 1958 with Irwin hospital (now the Lok Nayak Hospital)attached to it.With its eminent faculty, highstandards of education,research and patient care itattracts some of the finestyoung minds seeking a careerin the medical sciences.

Attached to the college are 4 other institutes.

           

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DELHI

Hemmed in by the mighty Yamuna River, Delhi is rich in history and haswitnessed the rise and fall of sevensuccessive dynasties. The traces of itsrich history are still scattered aroundthe city. A riot of different experiences,Delhi is not just one city, but manydifferent cities in one.Visit Delhi and let the city impress youwith its versatility!

LOCATION

Located on the Bahadur Shah Zafarmarg of the capital of India, New Delhi,this institute spreads over a campus of122 acres.

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PLACES TO VISITDelhi is known for its many ancient monumentslike the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, JamaMasjid and the Red Fort, temples like the ISKCONTemple and Akshardham among others.

The political capital of India, Delhi, also housesbuildings of political importance like the majesticRashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament House andthe North and South Blocks. Delhi is also ashopper’s paradise. When in Delhi, do make it apoint to pick up mirror work bags and tablecloths, brassware carved woodwork and quirkysouvenirs and imitation jewellery.

FOOD When it comes to food, Delhi hasenough and more to tantalise yourtaste buds. Right from the succulentkebabs and spicy chaat of Old Delhi tothe trendy new restaurants in the citywhere you can sample some of thebest Continental, Mexican and Italiancuisine, Delhi has something for alltastes.

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SPECIAL FEATURESWith multiple special centres like the Genetic , IVF, Haemophilia day care,Child development, Clincal skill andHIV centre makes MAMC an excellentplace to learn.It’s hospital   boasts of 2800 beds,7200 daily outpatient attendance and47 operation theatres running daily.

TRANSPORTSituated in the capital of India, it iswell connected with the world and allparts of the country by  flights, trainsand even buses. While the metro isthe fastest way to commute locally,you will also have easy acess to Taxis(regular, ola, uber)  and richshaws.Don’t forget to take a ride on theuniques cycle rickshaws.

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CMC, Ludhiana(Christian Medical College)

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Christian Medical College &Hospital, Ludhiana is aneducational and researchinstitution of an all India characterestablished and run by theminority Christian community.

Founded in 1894, it was the firstmedical school for women in Asiawhich offers undergraduate, post-graduate and superspecialty.

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LUDHIANA

Founded during the rule of the LodiSultans in the 15th century, Ludhiana isbetter known as Punjab’s manufacturinghub.

It is situated on the Grand Trunk Roadrunning from the border through toDelhi, and is an important railwayjunction.

LOCATION

Christian Medical College is situated in alarge campus not far from LudhianaRailway Station, on both sides of theBrown Road.

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PLACES TO VISITIf you want to see Ludhiana’s heritage, then thePunjabi Heritage Museum is not to be missed.Tiger Safari on GT road, Hardy's world near Phillaur andthe Rakh Bagh will mesmmerise your senses. Beautifulgurudwaras like Alamgeer sahib, Rara sahib, Fly sahib,Dukh niwaran sahib and Manjisahib in the vicinity area must visit.

The Punjab Agricultural University is home to theMuseum of Rural Life, which displays pottery, musicalinstruments and traditional Punjabi clothing. Nearby,leafy Nehru Rose Garden features ornamentalfountains and more than one thousand different rosevarieties. To the north, Maharaja Ranjit Singh WarMuseum documents Punjabi military history.

FOOD Ludhiana is famous for its chickenwhich is available in all possible tastesand varieties. Chawla's cream Chicken(Various locations), Babas Chicken aretwo such shops. From Stuffed naans,chole bhature, pooris and chaat tohaving mouth watering desserts atDhodha Sweet House, Ludhiana has itall!

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SPECIAL FEATURESThe Betty Cowan Research andInnovation Centre is unique to CMCLudhiana. The centre was formedbased on a vision for a centre ofexcellence where researchideas/activities and innovativeapproaches could be included andencouraged amongst the  faculty andstudents.

TRANSPORTThe airport at Sahnewal, about 10 kmaway Ludhiana along with numeroustrains and buses make Ludhiana wellconnected to all major places.While auto rickshawas are the mostpopular mode of transport, you alsohave local buses as well as cars on hireto help you explore the city.

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WEST ZONE

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JNMC, Wardha(Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College)

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Jawaharlal Nehru Medical

College (JNMC), Wardha is well

known as a center of excellence

in the state.

The medical college started in

the year of 1990 and it is a

constituent part of Datta Meghe

Institute of Medical Sciences

University, Nagpur. 

It is located away from the hustle

and bustle of the city amidst

serene surroundings in a self

sustaining complex with an

excellent academic ambience.

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WARDHAWardha is a city and a municipalcouncil in the Indian state ofMaharastra. It gets its name from theWardha river that flows along theboundaries of the district. It is alsodubbed as the "Karm bhoomi" ofGandhiji. This small and peaceful city isfull or life and will revitalize you with itshomely environment.

LOCATIONThe constituent units of this DeemedUniversity are located in a 125 acrecampus in Sawangi (Meghe), Wardhaabout 80 kms from Nagpur,Maharashtra, India, which is thegeographic centre of India.

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Bapu Kuti a.k.a. Mahatma Gandhi ashram is one ofthe most famous landmarks of Sevagram. Itsserene and peaceful atmosphere will take youback for a glimpse of ourmagnificent history.

Vishwahanti Stupa - A large white coloured peacepagoda. It also has a small Japanese Buddhisttemple and a large park in the premises.

Nagpur also called the Orange city, or the wintercapital of Maharastra is a perfectblend ofentertainment, culture and cuisine . Among mostfamous landmarksare the Futala lake, Chokidhani,Dhamma chakra stupa and the Lata mangeshkarmusical park.

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RASOI - It offers a vast variety of local

delicacies with an 'All you can eat'

experience.

CHOKI DHANI - A  visit to Choki Dhani

never fails to captivate its audience with its

exuberant activities such as dance, magic

shows, puppet shows, games and

camel/elephant rides and lipsmacking

food.

FOOD

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BLS AND VIRTUAL DISSECTION LAB

AVBRH IVF  AND CATH LAB

PRP LAB

SPECIAL FEATURES

DMIMS is proud to host a Virtual dissectionlab that not only makes dissection easier tounderstand but also includes detailedexplanation and interactive videos for anoverall excellent learning experience.

A visit to the well equipped IVF lab and ademonstration of various treatments suchas: IUI, ICSI, embryo freezing, laser assistedhatching, and surrogacy will help studentsgain deep insight into this wonderful field ofmedicine.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are atreatment option for patients with chronicinjuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments.A visit to the PRP lab will give you a clearinsight into blood centrifugation viademonstration.

TRANSPORTWardha is very well connected byroad, rail and air (via Nagpur) to allthe major cities in the country andabroad. The local airy rickshaws arebest way to commute across thisbeautiful city. 

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EAST ZONE

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CENTRAL ZONE

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Additional Information

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The official currency of India is the Indian rupee (sign: ₹; code: INR). The sign, “₹” was derived from the combination of the Devanagariconsonant "र" (ra) and the Latin capital letter "R" without its vertical bar.The parallel lines at the top (with white space between them) are said tomake an allusion to the tricolour Indian flag, and also depict an equalitysign that symbolises India’s desire to reduce economic disparity.

In India, presently, there are paper currencies that are issued in thedenominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 2000. Coins in India areissued in denominations of one rupee, two rupees, five rupees and tenrupees.

Beware, ATM’s have withdrawal limits as low as  ₹20,000/- per day andonly accept denominations as round figures. Larger notes might bechallenging to break in isolated non-tourist areas. Therefore, we suggestyou procure the necessary change via exchanging the high-value notefor a smaller one at no charge from a local bank branch.

ATMs are widespread. Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro are the mostcommonly accepted cards. ATMs at Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC, HSBC,ICICI and State Bank of India recognise foreign cards.

Before your trip, check whether your card can access bankingnetworks in India and ask for details of charges. Notify your bank thatyou’ll be using your card in India to avoid having it blocked; take alongyour bank’s phone number just in case. Always keep the emergencylost-and-stolen numbers for your credit cards in a safe place, separatefrom your cards, and report any loss or theft immediately.

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The standard voltage is 230 Volts and the frequency is 50Hertz. Plugs have two round pins. You can use your electricappliances in India, if the standard voltage in your country isin between 220 Volts - 240 Volts.

If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100Volts - 127 Volts, you need a voltage converter in India. To besure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances donot need a converter.

If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’ the appliancecan be used in all countries. This is common for chargers oftablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes,etc..

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Visitors to India must obtain a visa from an Indian diplomatic missionunless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries or a countrywhose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival, or an e-Visa (valid 60 days)online.

Apart from citizens of Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives, who don'tneed visas for India unless they are arriving from mainland China, andcitizens of Japan and South Korea, who can obtain a visa on arrival,everyone needs to apply for a visa before arriving in India.

However, more than 150 nationalities can obtain the wonderfullyhassle-free 60-day e-Visa.

There's also a six-month tourist visa, which is valid from the date ofissue, not the date of arrival in India.

To enter India you need a valid passport and an onward/ returnticket, and a visa.

Note that your passport needs to be valid for at least 180 daysafter your entry into India, and should have at least two blankpages. If your passport is lost or stolen, immediately contact yourcountry’s representative.

Keep digital photos or photocopies of your airline ticket and theidentity and visa pages of your passport in case of emergency.

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Suitable ClothingElectrical equipment such as mobile phone, laptop, camera,chargers, extension cords, etc.Umbrellas/Raincoat (Depending on the season)Personal healthcare equipments including prescription drugs,inhalers, Insect repellant, Sunscreen, etc.MoneyPassport, VISA and other administrative documents

Dress code - Clothing should be respectful of the culture, no matter where youare. Those you meet will appreciate your cultural sensitivity if you dressaccording to local standards. Try to steer clear of sleeveless tops, shorts, short skirts (ankle-lengthskirts are recommended) and anything that’s see-through, tight-fitting or reveals too much skin. Try to bring clothes appropriate for the season in which theexchange is taking place.

What to Bring -

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Greeting - The traditional Indian form of greeting is the “namaste”, which

literally translates as, “I bow to the divine in you”. To greet someone with

a “namaste”, bring your hands together with palms touching in front of

your chest in a graceful fashion. This is appreciated and shows respect

for Indian customs.

Clothing - Kindly don modest outfits at all times.

Shoes - It’s polite to remove your shoes before entering homes and

places of worship.

Photos - It’s best to ask before snapping people, sacred sites or

ceremonies.

Feet - Avoid pointing the soles of your feet towards people or deities, or

touching anyone with your feet.

Smoking - Prohibited in public areas such as hospitals, cinema halls,

public transport, etc..

LGBT+ Travellers - India's LGBT+ scene remains relatively discreet,

though less so in metropolitan cities. Public displays of affection are

frowned upon for both homosexual and heterosexual couples.

Language - Please do not pass any racial or ethnic remarks that may be

offensive to any person, caste or community in India.

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REGIONAL CHAIRPERSONPriyansh [email protected]@amsa-international.org+91 8828245855

DoAMSEP IndiaPreeyati Chopra [email protected] [email protected]+91 84370-46788

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Booklet prepared by : - Preeyati Chopra - Rahul Rangan : [email protected] Tanisha Suvarna : [email protected]

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