List of Embassies and Consulates in India

What is the task of an Embassy?An embassy is a diplomatic representation of country’s government in another country. It’s functions are: Transmits the message of its home government to the government of the host country and vice versa. Informs its home government about important political, social, economic, military and other events happening in the host country. Promotes its own home culture, economy and science in the host country. Prepares international treaties and official state visits.Many embassies have a consular section exercising the functions of a consulate. What is the task of a Consulate?A consulate is the representation of the public administration of a country in a foreign town. First of all, it is responsible for its own fellow-citizens, living or travelling in the host country.The most important duties of a consulate are: