In a significant development during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States, he announced the long-awaited decision to open an Indian consulate in Boston. This fulfills a long-standing demand from numerous organizations, including the Boston Center of Excellence for Health and Development, Global Indians for Bharat Vikas, FIA-New England, the Indian Association of Greater Boston, ISW, and several other associated groups.

Boston, renowned as a global hub for innovation, research, and education, is home to thousands of Indian students, researchers, and professionals. The city is a critical access point for the entire New England region, making it an ideal location for the new Indian consulate. The demand for a consulate in Boston has been ongoing for over a decade, and it was raised and discussed when Ambassador Harshvardhan Shringla visited Harvard Kennedy School on December 6, 2019. Earlier it was requested during the times of former Foreign Minister, the late Sushma Swarajji, and the Consul General of New York Gynaneshwar Mulayji, supported the initiative.

The efforts continued in recent times with Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankarji, the Consul General, and the Indian Ambassador in Washington, D.C. Now, with Prime Minister Modi's announcement, the long-overdue consulate will provide immense benefits to the Indian diaspora and the entire New England region.

Special thanks to our Visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modiji (who had been visiting Boston area since the time of him being Pracharak meeting several of usmost notably with Dr. Mahesh bhai Mehta – the Founder of VHP America and Anjali Ben spending countless weeks), the Ministry of External Affairs Shri S Jaishankarji and the Indian Ambassador, the consulate general for making this vision a reality.

Gratitude also goes to all the organizations and individuals across New England who persistently worked toward this goal. The opening of the Indian consulate in Boston will significantly strengthen ties between the Indian diaspora, the American community, and India, fostering deeper collaboration and connectivity.

This would be a major initiative for India’s role in shaping the intellectual capital of US, first time after Boston Tea Party when the East India Company used to bring tea from India. Now the Chaiwala (tea dweller) brings a chance for major charcha in Boston!

Phto Caption: The discussion with Ambassador Harshvardhan Shringlaji at Harvard Kennedy School on December 6, 2024.

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