India, Oct. 5 -- What is the State of Montana's relationship with India?

Montana's relationship with India has meaningful historical foundations. Montana's Ambassador Mike Mansfield - one of the United States' most respected diplomatic figures - helped shape early Montana India ties based on mutual respect and long-term engagement. In recognition of this relationship, the Indian government gifted Montana a bust of Mahatma Gandhi, now displayed with honor at the University of Montana and placed this spring.

Montana's character is shaped by wide open landscapes, rugged mountains, and communities built on hard work, ingenuity, and resilience. India mirrors these qualities in its own way, through its dynamic innovation ecosystem, thriving i...