The Ambassador is the highest-ranking representative of the Government of India in the United States.
(202) 939-7010
Fax: (202) 483-3972
(202) 939-7013
Fax: (202) 483-3970
Head of Chancery
A Minister heads the Administration of the Mission.
(202) 939-7074
Fax: (202) 265-4351
Commerce
The Commerce department is involved in a broad range of trade issues. It interacts with the US Department of Commerce, US Department of Labor, Office of the US Trade Representative and the US Department of Transportation. It advises US companies looking for information on India's products and export/import rules and regulations, as well as assisting Indian businesses on US trade issues.
(202) 939-9834
Fax: (202) 797-4693
Community Affairs
This department headed by a Minister coordinates the Embassy's interaction with the community organizations in the US, focusing on the Indian-American community.
(202) 939-7080
Fax: (202) 387-2673
This department issues visas to US citizens and to foreign nationals in the US traveling to India. It also provides passport and other consular services to the Indian citizens who live in the US, including limited legal assistance in case of emergency. Returning Indians/visitors to India are also guided about the prevailing health, and custom tariff regulations. A Minister heads the department.
(202) 939-9839
Fax: (202) 797-4693
Defense Attachés
All three wings of the Indian armed forces (Army, Navy and the Air Force) are represented in the Embassy. Senior officers head their respective wings and advise the Ambassador on military affairs. They also maintain close contact with the US Department of Defense and their own counterpart services.
- Air Attaché
- (202) 939-7090
Fax: (202) 483-3976 - Military Attaché
- (202) 939-7081
Fax: (202) 462-8605 - Naval Attaché
- (202) 939-7061
Fax: (202) 986-6717
Defense Technology
Defense Research Laboratories are represented by a Counsellor.
202 939-7089
Fax: (202) 328-7640
Economic
A Minister heads the department and also represents the Indian Finance Ministry in the US. The Economic department deals with finance, monetary and investment issues of India and the US. It provides information on India's investment climate and as well as on India - US economic relations. Apart from handling bilateral economic and finance issues with the US administration, the Department also deals with issues relating to the World Bank and IMF.
(202) 939-7099
Fax: (202) 986-1347
Indian Space Research Organization
ISRO is represented by a Counsellor.
(202) 939-9813
Fax: (202) 939-9870
Press, Information & Culture
A Counsellor, who is also the Embassy's Spokesman heads the department. This Department provides information on Government of India's policy, as well as general information relating to India. It is also responsible for issuing Press Releases and maintaining regular contact with the American and ethnic media. The department publishes "INDIA REVIEW"; a monthly newsletter that provides information on different aspects of India.
(202) 939-7042
Fax: (202) 462-7276
Political
A Minister heads the department. A Minister and a Counsellor assist the Minister. The Political Department maintains close contact with the US administration, the Congress, the think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. The Department is responsible for dissemination of information on Indian political developments and, in turn towards the Indian government with a comprehensive view of US foreign and domestic policies of interest to India.
(202) 939-7017
Fax: (202) 332-6077
Science
The Science department acts as a catalyst in the joint Indian American research projects. It provides information on American scientific research, technology, environmental and patent policy to the concerned departments in India.
(202) 939-9802
Fax: (202) 797-4693