US, Sept. 15 -- When Binaya Srikanta Pradhan assumed charge as the Consul General of India in New York in January 2024, he brought a dynamic vision centered on modernization, deeper community integration, and strengthening India-US ties. Overseeing a jurisdiction home to 2.4 million Indian Americans, the Consulate is pioneering digital transformation through disseminating information about the Indian government's initiatives such as e-OCI cards, chip-enabled e-Passports. The Consulate under Amb Pradhan also boasts 365-day emergency services.

Beyond routine administration, Amb. Pradhan is fully engaged with achieving the ambitious target to scale India-U.S. bilateral trade to $500 billion through innovative platforms like the India-USA ...