Ambassador of India to the United States Vinay Kwatra recently addressed the Indian diaspora in New York, underscoring the establishment of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres across the country.
The Indian Consulate in New York hosted an event where Ambassador Kwatra met with key members of the Indian-American community from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. In his address, he reiterated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s description of the Indian diaspora as a vibrant “living bridge” that plays a crucial role in strengthening the relationships between India and the United States.
Highlighting the Indian government’s dedication to providing accessible and efficient consular services, Kwatra referred to the recent opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres across the United States as a testament to this commitment.
Earlier, on August 2, the ambassador virtually inaugurated several consular centers in New Jersey, Ohio, and Massachusetts, specifically those in Edison, Columbus, and Boston. These centers fall under the jurisdiction of the Indian Consulate in New York.
According to a post on X from the Indian Embassy in the U.S., the inaugural event at the Edison Centre was attended by Edison Mayor Samip Joshi, as well as community leaders and media representatives. This event featured a media interaction and a community outreach session, where Consul General Binaya Pradhan and community leaders discussed recent steps to improve consular services. They also exchanged suggestions aimed at further improving the efficiency, accessibility, and user experience of these services.
The Government of India remains committed to ensuring prompt, people-focused service delivery for its diaspora, according to the Indian Embassy in the United States.