Covid-19 Mandate

COVID – 19 Requirements

April 25 – 27 | Raisina Dialogue 2022

**Masks are mandatory in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Special Covid Protocol | Inaugural Session | April 25

Official VIP security protocols require those entering the inaugural session at the Durbar Hall, Taj Palace, on April 25 to present a negative RT-PCR test taken after 7.00 PM IST, April 23. Please be advised that those without a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours will not be permitted to attend the inaugural session.

Outstation guests can use RT-PCR testing facilities available at the Taj Palace, the ITC Maurya Hotel, and the Hyatt. The testing facility will be open

on April 23 between 7.00 PM and 8:30 PM IST;
on April 24 between 9.00 AM and 6.00 PM IST;
on April 25 between 9.00 AM and 11.00 AM.

You can register for your RT-PCR test here.

Please note that if you are arriving in New Delhi after 8.00 AM IST on April 25 and are attending the inaugural session, you should have taken an RT-PCR test at your point of departure, at any time after 7.00 PM IST on April 23.

Those living in Delhi who are attending the inaugural session must produce a negative RT-PCR test taken ontheir own, dated after 7.00 PM IST on April 23.

General Covid Requirements | All Conference Days

COVID-19 testing requirements

As described above, entry into the inaugural session on April 25 requires a negative RT-PCR test taken at most 48 hours prior. An RT-PCR test is not mandatory for attendance on April 26 and April 27. However, we expect all attendees to take rapid antigen tests (RATs) on days that they are attending the Dialogue.

RAT kits will be provided to all participants staying at the conference hotels (Taj Palace, ITC Maurya, and the Hyatt) for the remaining conference days. We expect participants to check their Covid-negative status daily by using these kits. Please report the results of your rapid antigen tests to the Raisina Dialogue Control Hub.

Please do isolate yourself if you feel unwell or show symptoms of Covid-19. Raisina Dialogue attendees can contact the registration desk by mail ([email protected]) or phone (+91 99100 28657 / +91 9958384004) to access RT-PCR testing on-site. There is a doctor on call to ensure your safety and that of your fellow-attendees.

Conference Etiquettes

Please wear a face mask at all times, as required by law.
All attendees at the Raisina Dialogue have been required to submit a certificate indicating they have completed an officially recognised schedule of vaccination for Covid-19. All rooms have an attendance cap to enable safe distancing.
Please cooperate with the guest access officers at the doors of each hall, who have been instructed to refuse entry once the attendance cap has been reached.
Entry into the halls is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Arrangements for lunch and dinner for participants will be at Raja and Rani Bagh on all three days. These facilities are air-conditioned and well-ventilated in order to ensure the comfort and safety of attendees.
Some Speakers and Delegates have been invited to attend special sessions during mealtimes. In case these sessions have already reached capacity, they are requested to join us for lunch and/or Dinner at Raja and Rani Bagh.
Avoid crowding entry and exit points and do maintain safe distance.