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India in Milan retweeted
On #NationalUnityDay, an honour to unveil a bust of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at @IndiainAtlanta
An enduring source of inspiration, reminding us of Sardar Patel’s vision, leadership and invaluable contribution to 🇮🇳’s unity & integrity.
As part of Special Campaign-6.0, Consulate officials, along with the Mayor of the Commune of Soncino and members of the local Indian community, planted saplings in Soncino on 31 October 2026.
Consul General Lavanya Kumar thanked the Mayor for participating in the initiative and the Indian community for gifting the saplings to the Commune.
On this occasion, Consulate officials and the Mayor interacted with the members of the Indian community. Participation of the Indian community in the campaign reflects the true spirit of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
The #SpecialCampaign-6.0 which ran from 2 October to 31 October 2026 focuses on clearing obsolete records, reduction of office pendency, freeing up of office space, and improvement of common areas.
@MEAIndia @diaspora_india @DARPG_GoI @PMOIndia
#IndianCommunity #IndianDiaspora
#Environment
India in Milan retweeted
The @G20org #Atlanta today concluded with the Plenary III focussed on Supply Chains.
Highlighted the following:
➡️ Securing supply chains and ensuring their resilience is today central to the well-being of the global economy.
➡️ The right to industrialise must be promoted; predatory practices and targeting competition should be firmly resisted.
➡️ Diversification and de-risking, including in connectivity is the key to supply chain resilience, threatened by pandemics, conflicts, climate events and mishaps.
➡️ De-concentration of global economy and optimisation of production across geographies can discourage the weaponisation of finance, resources, production and market share.
➡️ The G20 should work towards de-politicisation of markets.
➡️ G20 countries must reconcile their national interests for the collective good by promoting transparent and multiple supply chains, making the global economy truly multi-stakeholder.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Consulate organised a photo exhibition on 30 October 2026 showcasing various facets of his illustrious life, reflecting his role in the freedom struggle. A documentary highlighting his contribution to the political unity and territorial integrity of India was also screened at the Consulate. Consul General Lavanya Kumar administered an Integrity Pledge to the officials of the Consulate, reaffirming their commitment to the unity and integrity of India.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad in Gujarat and passed away on 15 December 1950. Besides playing a key role in the independence movement, he served the motherland as its first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister from 1947 to 1950.
#Rashtriyaektadiwas2026 #Sardarpatel #Indianindependencemovement
@MEAIndia @PMOIndia
India in Milan retweeted
𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
The @WorldBankGroup’s October 2026 Poverty & Equity Brief confirms that India has demonstrated one of the fastest and most expansive poverty reduction in modern history.
Here is what targeted policy, structural reforms, and resolute governance under PM @NarendraModi ji have accomplished:
🔸 Historic Poverty Eradication: Between 2011 and 2023, an astounding 49.6 crore citizens rose above the lower-middle-income poverty line ($4.20/day, 2021 PPP), driving the poverty rate down from 57.7% to 16.1%.
🔸 Near Elimination of Extreme Poverty: Measured at $3/day (2021 PPP), extreme poverty plummeted from 27.1% to 2.6%.
🔸 Growth in Job Creation: Total employment expanded by 13.4 crore between 2017 and 2023, nearly twice the growth of the working-age population.
🔸 Nari Shakti as the Catalyst: Rural women led this economic transformation by entering paid work in unprecedented numbers, multiplying household breadwinners and lifting family incomes.
🔸 Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Welfare gains swept across both geographies, with rural India progressing faster to systematically bridge the historical divide.
🔸 Universal Basic Infrastructure: Foundational ease of living is now a reality, with electricity access reaching 99% of the population.
The World Bank points out that these outcomes were powered by robust consumption, women-led employment, and comprehensive social transfers, from targeted food security to direct benefit delivery.
Good governance is ultimately measured by public trust. This transformation is the bedrock of the people’s sustained faith in the NDA & PM Modi ji's leadership. Our commitment to 140 crore Indians remains resolute as we continue expanding growth opportunities and building a self reliant, Viksit Bharat.
India in Milan retweeted
🚀 Another milestone in India’s space journey!
ISRO successfully launches GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03, the third satellite in India’s next-generation navigation satellite system, strengthening the country’s indigenous space-based navigation capabilities.
The satellite carries Indigenous Atomic clock, along with the procured Atomic clocks.
#ISRO #GSLVF18 #NVS03 #SpaceTechnology #AatmanirbharBharat #IndiainSpace
India in Milan retweeted
❇️India Leads Globally with Green Hydrogen Offtake Commitments Exceeding 5.5 Lakh MTPA Till October 2026.
❇️Indian Companies Sign 18 New Green Hydrogen Offtake Agreements for Over 4 Lakh MTPA in 2026.
❇️These Green Hydrogen projects are expected to attract total investments of around ₹90,000 crore (approximately USD 9.5 billion).
❇️Indian suppliers are offering the world's most competitive prices for Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, strengthening India's leading position in European and Japanese markets.
❇️Green Ammonia are emerging as clean bunkering fuel for the global and methanol shipping sector.
More details: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai…
#GreenHydrogen #NGHM
India in Milan retweeted
A Declining Gini Index: Why It Matters for India.
India's Gini Index score of 23, based on recent World Bank data, shows a remarkably equal distribution of income, ranking ahead of major economies like the USA, UK, China, France, and Italy in terms of income equality because a lower score means wealth is shared more evenly across the population.
#GiniIndexInsight
#WealthDistribution
India in Milan retweeted
India lifted an estimated 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, with extreme poverty falling from 27.1% to 2.6%, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 report.
Follow the complete story on #PBSHABD. Register now at shabd.prasarbharati.org/regi…
#India #PovertyReduction #WorldBank #InclusiveGrowth
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India in Milan retweeted
दिव्य दीपोत्सव की प्रतीक्षा में सजी भव्य राम नगरी
दीपावली के पावन पर्व पर अपने आराध्य प्रभु श्रीराम के स्वागत में संपूर्ण श्रीराम जन्मभूमि परिसर अलौकिक आभा से दमक रहा है। आधुनिक रोशनी से जगमगाते भव्य मंदिर की छटा मन मोह लेने वाली है। आइए, इस पावन बेला पर श्रद्धा का एक दीप आप भी प्रज्वलित करें।
फोटो - श्रीराम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ क्षेत्र ट्रस्ट, अयोध्या
India in Milan retweeted
Today is the birthday of Homi J. Bhabha, who is famous for his work on electron scattering and pioneering the nuclear energy programme in India!
One of Bhabha’s most well-known achievements was deriving the correct expression of scattering positrons by electrons, which became known as Bhabha scattering. He is often referred to as ‘the father of the Indian nuclear programme’. He earned this reputation from his role in establishing the Cosmic Ray Research Unit at the Indian Institute of Science (@iiscbangalore) and from helping to formulate India’s strategy in nuclear power. He played an important part in the formation of the Atomic Energy Commission in 1948 and the Department of Atomic Energy in 1954. He represented India at IAEA conferences.
India in Milan retweeted
Another Launch, Another Leap For India
India's space programme prepares for another key mission as ISRO's GSLV-F18 is scheduled to launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite at 23:51 IST on 30 October 2026.
The mission marks another step in strengthening India's indigenous satellite navigation capabilities.
Watch LIVE: youtube.com/live/dSD81O1ja38…
@isro #ISRO #GSLVF18 #NVS03 #NavIC
India in Milan retweeted
Bihar Museum, Patna, has been ranked 9th globally and 1st in Asia in The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, a list published by Worth a Journey, an international travel magazine.
The museum brings together remarkable collections of historical artefacts, sculptures, coins, manuscripts and folk art, offering visitors a compelling journey through the region’s past.
#BiharMuseum #Museum #BiharTourism #viralvideo #ExploreMore #India #ArtAndCulture #TrendingNow #History #Architecture #TravelIndia
@tourismgoi @singh_loke34264 @incredibleindia @IPRDBihar @officecmbihar @kedarguptain @Bihar_Museum
India in Milan retweeted
A proud moment for India’s cultural heritage! ✨
Bihar Museum, Patna, has been ranked No. 1 in Asia and 9th globally in The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by international travel magazine Worth a Journey.
A treasure trove of Bihar’s history and heritage, the museum houses ancient artefacts, sculptures, manuscripts and Mauryan-era relics, including a life-size Ashokan pillar.
With interactive exhibits and well-curated galleries, it offers visitors an engaging journey through the rich history and cultural legacy of Bihar.
#BiharMuseum #CultureUnitesAll
India in Milan retweeted
Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge hosted a reception for Ambassadors of the EU & EFTA Member States.
He reaffirmed India's commitment to further strengthening ties with EU and EFTA partners.
Highlighted the expanding strategic partnership in trade, investment, defense, technology, innovation and people-to-people exchanges.
On 27 October 2026, Consul General Lavanya Kumar felicitated Miss India Italy 2026, Ms. Monica Tanwar, a member of the Indian Diaspora from Ravenna in northern Italy. Ms. Tanwar won the title of Miss India Italy in August 2026. She also represented Italy as its delegate in the Miss India Worldwide 2026 grand finale held in Trinidad & Tobago from 25 September to 2 October 2026 and finished as the second runner-up.
The Consul General wished her a successful career in fashion and modeling. The Indian Consulate is immensely proud of the achievements of the Indian Diaspora in Italy.
#Indiandiaspora #IndianCommunity
India in Milan retweeted
A pleasure to interact with the members of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs @EP_ForeignAff in New Delhi today.
The India-EU Strategic Partnership continues to advance across trade & investment, security, technology & innovation, and people-to-people ties. Also exchanged views on key regional and global issues of mutual concern.
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Representatives of Shree Durgiana Mandir in Castelverde called on Consul General Lavanya Kumar on 26 October 2026 and invited him to the inaugural ceremony of the renovated temple. Consul for Community Affairs Atul Chauhan also joined the discussions.
#IndianDiaspora
#IndianCommunity
India in Milan retweeted
A Hero Celebrated Across Skies! ✈️🇮🇳
Proud to see Captain Smit Machchhar and the @flydubai crew honoured with the UAE’s prestigious First Class Order of Zayed II, presented by Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.
Captain Smit and his team embody the true spirit of duty, precision and valour, making us all proud. Heartiest congratulations to him and the entire crew on this well-deserved honour!
@HamdanMohammed