February 7, 2023 Jaipur (Rajasthan) — The Government of Rajasthan’s Forest Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on February 6 announced the launch of the “Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI)” program in Rajasthan, which will bring together farmers, companies, and other private institutions to rapidly expand tree coverage outside of traditional …
Read More» February 1, 2023 Lucknow — The Government of Uttar Pradesh’s Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on January 31, 2023, announced the launch of the “Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI)” program in Uttar Pradesh, which will bring together farmers, companies, and other private institutions to rapidly …
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November 29, 2022 New Delhi: On November 29, the United States Mission in India commemorated 20 years of cultural collaboration with India through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation by welcoming guests from the Ministry of Culture, the private sector, and civil society to a special celebration. “India’s rich cultural heritage has had a profound …
Read More» October 24, 2022 Appointment of Ambassador Elizabeth Jones as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at Embassy New Delhi Ambassador Elizabeth Jones will be departing for New Delhi to serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim. She recently served as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. She previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and …
Read More» New Delhi: During her visit to Bhutan, from September 26-October 1, 2022, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires joined Minister of Agriculture and Forests Lyonpo Yeshey Penjor in a ceremonial event to commemorate years of successful U.S.- Bhutan partnership in health leading up to and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. CDA Lacina also met Health Minister Lyonpo Dechen Wangmo …
Read More» New Delhi, September 6, 2022 – The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 student visas in 2022 to date. Indian students received more U.S. student visas than any other country. The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and four Consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai prioritized the processing of student visa applications from …
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Remarks by Chargè D’Affaires Patricia Lacina Honorable Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, distinguished guests, and honored friends, on behalf of the U.S. Embassy community in New Delhi and the American people, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Roosevelt House to celebrate 246 years of U.S. independence and 75 years of official diplomatic relations between …
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Good morning! Thank you for your warm welcome. I am very pleased to join you on behalf of the U.S. Embassy for today’s GHSA annual meeting. The word impressive seems like an understatement when it comes to describing India’s many achievements under the Global Health Security Agenda from its beginning in 2014 to the present—especially …
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Pragati Maidan, New Delhi I’m delighted to be here with Mr. Ghanshyam Singh, Member Traction, as our countries unveil what we can do together. We’re here with two iconic names that represent the best of the United States and India, and a symbolic example of how we collaborate with state-of-the-art manufacturing. General Electric is one …
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ITC Maurya Hotel | September 28, 2017 (As Prepared for Delivery) Good Morning. On behalf of the United States Embassy in New Delhi, I am honored to welcome you to Passage to Prosperity, the India-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Show. It is a privilege to share the dais with this esteemed group. That you have taken the …
Read More» Why India must join the Hague Convention on child custody The Indian Express, September 28, 2017 The US-India relationship has grown exponentially, and our people-to-people ties are closely interwoven, as demonstrated by increases in travel, cultural exchanges and business partnerships, all of which reflect our shared values. Our mutual values are nowhere more evident than …
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ITC Maurya Hotel | September 27, 2017 (As Prepared for Delivery) On behalf of the Embassy of the United States in New Delhi, India, I am honored to welcome you to the Passage to Prosperity, the India-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Show. I also want to give a very special welcome to our esteemed guests from …
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American Center New Delhi “Women First, Prosperity for All.” That is the theme for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, which India and the United States will co-host at the end of November in Hyderabad. This theme highlights the critical role women like you play in fostering global growth and prosperity. The U.S. delegation to the Summit, …
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An important Milestone on the Road to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) announced by P.M. Modi recently The All India Roadshow on Women’s Economic Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship (AIRSWEEE) spurs commitment to seed launch of Achieving Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Fund I, a $25 million early stage equity fund for women owned and …
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(As Prepared) Good afternoon. Thank you all for the warm welcome and the invitation to join this wonderful event. I’m grateful to be able to speak to you today alongside Minister Vardhan and other senior government officials. I particularly want to thank Lockheed Martin and Tata, both of whom are partnering to promote innovation and …
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July 11, 2017 | Op-Ed by Chargé d’Affaires MaryKay Carlson in the Times of India Billions of dollars’ worth of commerce and millions of tons of cargo move through the Bay of Bengal each year, but this week the Bay is especially active as vessels from the US Navy, Indian Navy, and the Japanese Maritime …
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(As prepared for delivery) It is an honor to stand here with Ambassador Amarendra Khatua and Sirajuddin Qureshi to inaugurate this exhibition on Indian Communities of Faith in the United States. In the United States, Indian-American communities practice the same rich array of traditions that their families celebrate here, and they are joined by many …
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(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Prat, for that kind introduction and for the opportunity to speak today about the future of U.S.-India economic synergy. I am honored to join the many distinguished speakers here recognizing AmCham for its 25 years of service, representing more than 500 U.S. companies in India. Over …
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Op-ed by Chargé d’Affaires MaryKay Loss Carlson A neo-natal resuscitator that saves newborn children’s lives. An organic bio-stimulant that increases crop yields while simultaneously reducing fertiliser requirements. A device that provides a dignified solution for bowel function to bed-ridden patients. What do they all have in common? All are Indo-American innovations that are making a …
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Op-ed by Chargé d’Affaires MaryKay Loss Carlson I want to congratulate all the Indian students who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,500 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of US universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields around the world, and …
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(As Prepared) Mr. Minister, thank you for inviting me to join you today at this memorable event. I’d also like to thank Mr. Amitabh Agnihotri, the Director of the National Zoological Park, and Mr. S. Dasgupta, the Inspector-General of Forests, for organizing this event. Finally, I want to thank everyone here today who is taking …
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The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi strongly condemns the tragic shooting in Olathe, Kansas resulting in the death of an Indian citizen and injury to an Indian and an American. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Kuchibhotla. We share their grief, and wish a full and speedy recovery to …
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Chargé d’affaires (CDA) MaryKay Carlson started her day watching the #superbowl with members of the Kolkata Vipers football team at the American Center. CDA Carlson later visited the Access program at the Samaritan Help Mission in Howrah and encouraged students to study hard and follow their dreams. She took a boat ride to Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math later in the afternoon with Consul …
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