🇮🇳 Consular Services, Reimagined for the Digital Age! 🚀 Great news for the Indian community across the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India, San Francisco! Starting today, a wide range of consular services will be available through the e-SEWA portal, from application to verification, all at your fingertips. Why e-SEWA? ✅ No more repeated visits to the Consulate ✅ No more applications stuck due to document deficiencies ✅ Digital scrutiny of your documents, so issues are flagged and fixed upfront, from the comfort of your home ✅ Apply and track your application online, anytime ✅ Secure, QR-coded, verifiable consular certificates, obtainable only on e-SEWA Fewer queues. Faster processing. Complete convenience. 🔗 Visit the portal and read the details: cgisf.gov.in/section/news/ro… ▶️ Watch the special address by Consul General followed by a step-by-step tutorial 👇 Share this with your family, friends and community, and make your next consular application a seamless one! @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @CPVIndia @SecretaryCPVOIA @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @AIA_Events @FOGSV

Clean spaces, conscious actions, collective commitment! 🇮🇳 The Consulate General of India, San Francisco, undertook a cleanliness and space-management drive under #SpecialCampaign6 at the Consulate, Gadar Memorial and the Old Chancery Building, promoting the responsible disposal of redundant materials and the upkeep of clean, organized spaces while preserving our shared heritage. Together, we champion cleanliness, sustainability and a #SwachhBharat! 🇮🇳 #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhBharat #Sustainability @DARPG_GoI @MEAIndia @mygovindia @indianembassyUS @DDNewslive @diaspora_india @airnewsalerts

Small actions. Lasting change. 🌿 Under #SpecialCampaign6, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco is promoting cleaner workspaces, efficient record management and responsible e-waste disposal—for better governance and a greener future. #SwachhataHiSeva #SwachhBharat @DARPG_GoI @MEAIndia @mygovindia @indianembassyUS @DDNewslive @diaspora_india @airnewsalerts

Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan attended the Silicon Valley Sarbojonin Durgotsav & Diwali Mela in Newark as Chief Guest on October 24. The celebration featured puja rituals and cultural performances by Bay Area artists, reflecting the Indian diaspora’s connection to its roots and its vibrant contribution to the region’s cultural life. Newark Mayor Mr. Michael K. Hannon joined the celebrations and praised the Indian community’s contribution to the city.🪔🇮🇳 @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy

Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan graced the Festival of Globe (FOG) Diwali Mela in Fremont as Chief Guest on October 24. The celebration featured cultural performances and a Ramayan-themed drone show that brought India’s timeless epic to life, blending rich cultural heritage with modern technology in a festive display of light and togetherness. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @FOGSV

Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan addressed the 38th National Convention of the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) @ASEIUSA in Mountain View on October 24, highlighting India’s expanding capabilities in AI, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and clean energy. He outlined how #DigitalIndia, the #IndiaAIMission and the India Semiconductor Mission are supporting innovation and creating opportunities for engineers, alongside a startup ecosystem of more than 250,000 enterprises. As India advances towards #ViksitBharat by 2047, he underscored the Indian American engineering community’s contribution through research partnerships, mentorship and entrepreneurship, strengthening India–U.S. ties and bringing the benefits of technology to communities. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy

San Jose lit up in celebration of Diwali! ✨🪔 Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan joined San Jose Mayor Mr. Matt Mahan @MattMahanSJ for the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony at the San Jose Diwali Carnival on Oct. 24, organized by the Association of Indo Americans. Featuring vibrant cultural performances and a live concert by Abby V, the carnival brought the community together to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage and the enduring bonds of friendship between India and the U.S. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @AIA_Events

As part of the “Consulate@YourDoorstep” initiative, @CGISFO is hosting Consular Camp and Open House in South Jordan, Utah. Date: 9th November, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: India Cultural Center of Utah, 1142 W South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah, 84095 Registrations: services.vfsglobal.com/usa/e… More info: services.vfsglobal.com/usa/e… @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy

Consular services, now just a click away! In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of #DigitalIndia, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, has rolled out 12 categories of miscellaneous consular services on the e-SEWA platform—covering marriage registration, birth certificates, document attestation, Power of Attorney, USCIS-related certificates, NRI certificates and more. 🗓️Effective 1 November 2026, these services will be available exclusively through the e-SEWA portal. 🔗 cgisf.gov.in/section/news/ro… Making consular services simpler, smoother and more accessible. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy

Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan was honored to welcome Hon’ble Ms. Fiona Ma @fionama, California State Treasurer @CalTreasurer, to the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, today. Discussions focused on strengthening India–California economic ties, expanding trade and investment, and forging closer links between the business communities of India and California. The Consulate looks forward to facilitating further exchanges between business leaders and investors to turn these connections into new opportunities. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 91st edition of the Know India Programme (KIP) for ‘Scholars and Innovators!’ The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, invites young members of the Indian diaspora to participate in this flagship programme, offering an opportunity to deepen their connection with India while engaging with its rich cultural heritage, academic and research institutions, innovation ecosystem, scientific progress, and contemporary development. Programme Dates: 15-28 November 2026 Eligibility: Indian diaspora youth aged 18–23 years Open to: Persons of India Origin (PIO) | Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) | Application Deadline: 26 October 2026 Application form and guidelines: cgisf.gov.in/page/know-india… Submit your completed application with the required supporting documents to [email protected] by 26 October 2026. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india

Consul Mr. Nahas Ali attended the WomenNow-organized Diwali, Durga Puja & Dussehra Festival in Cupertino and the Bay Area Prabasi Durga Puja in San Jose. At the Cupertino festival, @CGISFO showcased the spirit of #IncredibleIndia, highlighting India’s rich cultural heritage and traditions. These celebrations brought communities together in a joyful spirit of culture, unity, and festivity. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india @incredibleindia

Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan attended the World Food Movement - California Annual Appreciation Dinner as Guest of Honor and addressed the gathering, highlighting India’s commitment to food security, from providing food grains to millions at home to extending humanitarian food assistance abroad. He noted the importance of sustained, collective efforts to improve access to nutritious food. The dinner celebrated the partners, donors, volunteers, college leaders and community supporters working to make “No Student Hungry” a reality. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india

Celebrating friendship, harmony and the spirit of Diwali in the Bay Area! Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan participated as Chief Guest in the inaugural lamp-lighting ceremony of Bay Area Diwali 2026, organised by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce @CupChamber at Memorial Park on October 17. Cupertino Mayor Ms. Kitty Moore also joined the celebrations. The event brought together members of the business community and local residents, highlighting Diwali’s message of hope and the cultural ties that connect India and the Bay Area. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy

From pioneering research to building global enterprises, IIT alumni have played an important role in advancing the India–US innovation partnership. Addressing the IIT Bay Area Leadership Conference 2026 in Santa Clara on the theme “Scaling Intelligence: Engineering Abundance,” Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan highlighted the contributions of IIT alumni and India’s growing strengths in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technologies and biotechnology. He underscored opportunities for collaboration in research, investment and commercialisation to boost productivity and expand access to healthcare, education and agricultural services. He encouraged IIT alumni to deepen their engagement with Indian institutions and startups through mentorship, joint research and connections with industry and investors, contributing to India’s development goals towards 2047. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @IITBayArea

A celebration of India’s festive spirit in the Bay Area! Consul General Mr. Satish Sivan attended the Association of Indo Americans’ (AIA) Dussehra & Diwali Dhamaka (Festival of Lights) 2026 as Chief Guest on October 17 in Pleasanton. Spectacular fireworks, Ravan Dahan and vibrant cultural performances showcased the richness of Indian traditions and the community’s strong cultural bonds. Pleasanton Mayor Mr. Jack Balch, Dublin Mayor Ms. Sherry Hu, San Ramon Mayor Mr. Mark Armstrong and other county officials participated in the event. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @AIA_Events