U.S. Consulate General Mumbai

Honoring #IDAHOBIT on this day, we wrapped up our Queer Writers’ Room 2.0 in collaboration with The Queer Muslim Project, U.S. Embassy Colombo and the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. This transformative writing project for emerging queer South Asian writers highlighted the intersectional dimensions of queer identity in the region and how to harness creative expression for change. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu congratulated participants and reaffirmed the U.S. government’s commitment to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ people around the world. Here are some photos: University of Iowa The Queer Muslim Project

This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we reaffirm our commitment to create an inclusive world that has no place for prejudice and discrimination against the LGBTQI+ community. We are revisiting Special Envoy Jessica Stern’s remarks that “the forms of intolerance are many,” but “the ways we can be good allies are almost endless.” Here are some actions that Special Envoy Stern recommends for being a proactive ally year-round: 🌈Fight for legal gender recognition for transgender people.  🌈 Speak out as allies in your community, such as at church, work or with family members.  🌈 Volunteer with or donate to a local LGBTQI+ organization.  🌈 Vote for candidates who care about LGBTQI+ issues.  🌈 Share information about the discrimination and violence toward LGBTQI+ people on social media.

Consul General Mike Hankey met Director General of Mumbai Police Rashmi Shukla to commend her effective leadership in ensuring security for all citizens, and for making history as the first female DGP in the city.

Meet Dr. Sanghamitra Dutta, the visionary program executive at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration who is leading the charge in groundbreaking projects! Join her as she shares her experiences and propels the #USIndiaSpace collaboration to infinity and beyond! Let's soar to new heights together! #USIndiaFWDforSpace

It’s Week 3 of #MeetTheConsuls! We're back with another round of top tips on studying in the U.S. and the student visa application process. Our visa officers have compiled their best advice – hear it straight from the source. What’s your best advice for studying in the United States?  #USIndiaFWD for Education

Ultimate enthusiasm for ultimate frisbee! 🥏🏅 This #WorldAthleticsDay, we’re cheering on this brilliant contingent of Indian women coaches heading to the United States for Camp Ultimate Peace next month. Exchanges like these promote women's inclusion in sports and in all spheres of life, hone sportspersons’ athleticism, and bring our countries closer together. #SportsDiplomacy #GirlPower #PlayWithUS 

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is all set to arrive in the U.S. this June for the first time ever! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’re joining forces with The Club in Mumbai for an exciting mixed-gender cricket match. And guess what – We won!!! Let's unite through the spirit of cricket and take #USIndiaFwd this T20 World Cup.

For the sciences, climate awareness and health of our place on Earth, the NISAR mission aims to build modern observations of Planet Earth. Did you enjoy watching the #HumansOfNISAR? Tell us who you'd like to see next. #USIndiaFWDforSpace NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

We love seeing Indians embarking to #StudyInTheUS! We could not hold our excitement and dedicated a #SuperSaturday ahead of the official launch of the student visa season. This weekend, our consular officers interviewed more than 1,700 students. Keep monitoring our website because we’ll be opening more student appointments all summer! 

#DYK, SEWA’s Hariyala Gaun initiative trains grassroots leaders to facilitate the transition to affordable green and clean energy solutions through household energy planning and budgeting exercises. Consul General Mike Hankey was impressed by one such Hariyali Gaun in Rasnol where he checked out SEWA’s solar initiatives including solar precision irrigation pumps, biogas, solar fencing, e-mobility, cool roofs, and more.