RTI

(i)

The particulars of its organization, functions and duties;

Embassy of India is headed by Ambassador. Second Secretary, Attaché, PA and SSA assist the Ambassador in carrying out the functions of the Embassy. The function of the Embassy inter alia, include political and economic cooperation, trade and investment promotion, consular, cultural interaction, press and media liaison, contact with think tanks and Universities, servicing of various GOI programmes such as ITEC and ICCR etc. The Embassy functions within the purview of business allocated to the Ministry of External Affairs under the Government of India’s Allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business Rules.

(ii)

The powers and duties of its officers and employees;

The officers and employees of the Embassy function under relevant rules and regulations of GOI. General Administrative powers of the Officer are derived from IFS (PLCA) Rules, as amended from time to time, while Financial power is exercised as per Delegated Financial powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad. In consular matters, Officers derive power from Passport Act of India, Visa Manual and Consular Manual etc. Overall, the officers of the Embassy function under the guidance and supervision of the Ambassador.

(iii)

The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability;

Decisions are taken under the instruction and supervision of the Ambassador. Decision/ instruction is also sought from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi where required.

(iv)

The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions;

Norms are set as per general GOI’s Rules, regulations, guidelines and practices.

(v)

The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions;

(vi)

A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control;

Classified documents/files relating to India's relations with Guiinea, Unclassified documents/files including joint statements, declarations, agreements and MoUs. Passport  & Consular services application forms  held under concerned sections and Service documents of officials.

(vii)

The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof;

Embassy of India functions within the norms of India’s foreign policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs. Policy is implemented by the Embassy under the guidance and supervision of the Ambassador. There are bilateral mechanisms to discuss the new areas of cooperation and implementation of the policies.

Wherever necessary, Ambassador interacts with the representatives of think tanks, academic community and various other organisations/institutions in matters of mutual interest and in furtherance and implementation of Government of India’s policies and objectives.

(viii)

A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public;

Purchase committee and other committees are formed as and when required within Embassy as per directions of the Ministry.

(ix)

A directory of its officers and employees;

A directory of its officers and employees is available on Embassy’s website at https://eoiconakry.gov.in  and is also placed below at Annexure-I.

(x)

The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensationas provided in its regulations;

A statement of monthly remuneration is placed below at Annexure-II.

(xi)

The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made;

The Budget figures for the Financial Year 2023-24 are given below in the statement at  Annexure-III.

(xii)

The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes;

Embassy of India does not have any subsidy programme.

(xiii)

Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by it;

No concessions/permits are granted by the Embassy of India.
                         

(xiv)

Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form;

The Embassy’s website has the required information. 

(xv)

The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use;

The Embassy is open from 0900 hrs to 1730 hrs from Monday to Friday.  The holidays observed by the Embassy are given on the website. The Embassy is a newly opened and Mission and has not yet acquired the material for public use.

(xvi)

The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers;

Appellate Authority                                                          
Mr. Suresh Kumar
Second Secretary & Head of Chancery
Embassy of India, Apt. No. 101&102, Residence Koubia, Camayenne, Commune Dixin, Conakry, Guinea
Tel No. +224-626-262631/32
Email: hoc.conakry@mea.gov.in

Central Public Information Officer
Mr. Lakshmi Narain, Attaché (Admn)
Embassy of India, Apt. No. 101&102, Residence Koubia, Camayenne, Commune Dixin, Conakry, Guinea
Tel: +224-626-262631/32
admn.conakry@mea.gov.in

(xvii)

Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year;

The Embassy’s website has information which is updated on a regular basis.

(xviii)

Information of budget utilization

As per details given below in Annexure - IV