List of ambassadors of India to the United States facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ambassador of India to the United States |
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vacant since 1 February 2024 |
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| Appointer | President of India |
| Inaugural holder | Asaf Ali |
| Formation | 1947 |
| Website | Embassy of India, Washington D.C., U.S. |
The Ambassador of India to the United States is India's main representative in the United States. This important job involves working to keep a strong and friendly relationship between the two countries. The Ambassador lives and works at the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The person holding this role is chosen by the President of India. Currently, the position is vacant, meaning there isn't an ambassador right now. The last ambassador was Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who served until January 31, 2024.
Who are Ambassadors and What Do They Do?
An ambassador is a top diplomat who represents their country in another nation. Think of them as a special messenger and a bridge builder. Their main goals are to:
- Help their home country and the host country work together.
- Solve problems that might come up between the two nations.
- Protect the interests of their country's citizens living abroad.
- Promote trade, culture, and understanding.
The Ambassador of India to the United States works to make sure India and the U.S. stay good friends and partners.
Notable Indian Ambassadors to the United States
Over the years, many talented people have served as India's Ambassador to the United States. Here are a few who held this important position:
| Sr. No. | Name | Photo | Entered office | Left office | Notes |
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| 1st | Asaf Ali |  |
1947 | 1948 | India's very first Ambassador to the U.S. |
| 3rd | Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit |  |
1949 | 1951 | The first woman to be President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1953. |
| 6th | M. C. Chagla |  |
1958 | 1961 | A well-known Indian Cabinet minister. |
| 7th | Braj Kumar Nehru | .gif) |
1961 | 1968 | Served as Governor of seven different Indian states. |
| 13th | K. R. Narayanan |  |
1980 | 1984 | Later became the 10th President of India. |
| 16th | Karan Singh |  |
1989 | 1990 | A former prince and important political figure. |
| 19th | Naresh Chandra |  |
1996 | 2001 | A former Cabinet Secretary of India, a very high government position. |
| 22nd | Meera Shankar |  |
2009 | 2011 | An experienced officer from the Indian Foreign Service. |
| 23rd | Nirupama Rao |  |
1 August 2011 | 5 November 2013 | Also served as India's Foreign Secretary, a top diplomat. |
| 24th | Subrahmanyam Jaishankar | _(cropped).jpg) |
1 December 2013 | 28 January 2015 | Later became India's Union Minister for External Affairs. |
| 28th | Taranjit Singh Sandhu | 6 February 2020 | 31 January 2024 | An experienced officer from the Indian Foreign Service. | |
| 29th | Vacant | since 1 February 2024 |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Embajadores de la India en los Estados Unidos para niños
- India–United States relations
