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Officials of the Indian Embassy and its consulates held a virtual interaction with Indian students from across the US. The discussion covered various aspects of students’ well-being and ways to stay connected with the larger diaspora.
About 150 Indian Student Association office bearers and students from 90 US universities participated in the interaction led by Charge d’Affaires, Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan. It was also attended by the Consul Generals of India in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
The Indian Embassy in US, wrote on X, “Cd’A @ranganathan_sr, along with Consul Generals of India in the US, held a virtual interaction with Indian students from universities across the US, discussed aspects of student wellbeing, and suggested ways to stay connected with the Embassy, Consulates and the larger Indian diaspora.”
The students joined the discussion and presented useful suggestions on synergizing the efforts of Embassy, Consulates, University authorities, diaspora organizations, and other stakeholders. It was also attended by the Consul Generals of India in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
During the meeting, Ranganathan highlighted ways to stay connected with the Embassy/Consulates and the larger Indian diaspora. Students were suggested to spread the word amongst fellow Indian students in the US about the guidelines issued by the Embassy and the consulates for students studying in the US, including registration on its websites, general aspects related to student safety and well-being, and emergency contact details of the Indian diplomatic missions.
As there was a sudden rise in deaths of Indian and Indian-origin students at universities across the US, this drive to connect with students held significance.
