India in Munich

Indiens zeitlose Weisheit strahlt auf der Weltbühne! 🇮🇳 Die Rājataraṅgiṇī von Kalhaṇa, das Mahābhārata und das Arthaśāstra von Kauṭilya haben einen Platz im regionalen Register „Memory of the World“ der @UNESCO für den asiatisch-pazifischen Raum (MOWCAP) erhalten. Ein stolzer Moment zur Würdigung des reichen geistigen und kulturellen Erbes Indiens – einer Weisheit, die Generationen und Grenzen überwindet. #CultureUnitesAll #IndiaHeritage #UNESCO @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @MinOfCultureGoI @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq

When you go home, Tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, We gave our today. The Kohima Prayer was recited on the Remembrance Sunday as Consul General @ShatruSinha paid solemn tribute to the fallen soldiers at the Dürnbach War Cemetery. The nation salutes their valor & memory. 🇮🇳🕊️ #LestWeForget @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy

The Consulate General of India, Munich extends warm wishes to fellow citizens and friends of India in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg on the joyous occasion of Diwali! 🪔 🇮🇳 🇩🇪 May the Festival of Lights illuminate our lives with hope, happiness and positivity, and bring harmony and prosperity to all. Wishing everyone a bright, beautiful and joyous Diwali! 🙏✨ @ShatruSinha

Consulate General of India Munich hosted the inaugural session of SETU (Süd Deutschland Entrepreneurs, Technologists and Udyamis), creating a dynamic platform to connect Indian innovators, researchers and tech founders across Southern Germany. A heartfelt thank you to all our diaspora entrepreneurs and professionals who joined us to share their visionary ideas, entrepreneurial journeys and invaluable insights—inspiring peers and paving the way for future innovators. The Indian diaspora stands as a powerful bridge of knowledge, technology and cross-border collaboration, driving stronger ties between the innovation ecosystems of India and Germany. Consul General @ShatruSinha encouraged participants to harness regional synergy, scale sustainable high-tech solutions and actively shape the evolving India–Germany tech partnership. 🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 #SETUMunich #CGI_Munich #IndianDiaspora #Startups #Innovation #TechEntrepreneurs #IndiaGermany @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India

India and Germany are exploring new avenues of cooperation in sports, building on their longstanding partnership and shared interest in strengthening people-to-people ties. Joining #PlayForward2026 virtually, Consul General @ShatruSinha highlighted India's aspirations under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the role of sports partnerships in fostering collaboration, innovation and exchange. A promising avenue for further India-Germany engagement. 🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 Read more: organiser.org/2026/11/05/424… @PMOIndia @narendramodi @PIB_India @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia

Condolence Message The Consulate General of India in Munich expresses its profound sorrow and deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Mr. Hubert Aiwanger, Deputy Minister-President of Bavaria and State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. Mr. Aiwanger's dedicated service to the people of Bavaria and his significant contributions to the economic development and public life of the State will be remembered with respect and appreciation. His sudden passing is a great loss to Bavaria. His commitment to public service and his efforts towards the progress and prosperity of the region leave behind a lasting legacy. On behalf of the Government and people of India, the Consulate General of India in Munich extends its heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, the Government of Bavaria, his colleagues and the people of Bavaria during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those mourning this profound loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace. © StMWi/R.Dier @PMOIndia @narendramodi @PIB_India @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia

🇮🇳 Honor India's Bravest Through Your Creativity! Let the incredible stories of India's gallantry award winners fuel your imagination and inspire your next masterpiece. The Veer Gatha 6.0 initiative is live! Whether through a powerful poem, a striking painting, a thoughtful essay, or any other creative medium, this is your platform to honor and express the valor of our nation's brave hearts. 🎨📝 How to Participate: Submit your creative works and be part of a movement celebrating true courage. 🔗 Register & Submit here: innovateindia.mygov.in/veer-… #VeerGatha6 #GallantryAwards #IndianHeroes #YouthForNation #CreativeExpression #inspiration @PMOIndia @narendramodi @PIB_India @MEAIndia @EduMinOfIndia @DefenceMinIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia

Reaffirming the values of unity, integrity and national solidarity, Consul General @ShatruSinha, along with officials of @cgmunich, took the Rashtriya Ekta Pledge, reiterating their commitment to the nation. #RashtriyaEktaDiwas2026 @PMOIndia @narendramodi @PIB_India @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia

The spirit of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Pakhwada is being celebrated from November 1 to 15, 2026, with a fortnight dedicated to honouring India’s tribal heritage, recognising their invaluable contributions and celebrating their enduring legacy. 🇮🇳 Celebrate their heritage. Honour their contributions. Preserve their legacy. This #JanjatiyaGauravDiwas, let us reaffirm our commitment to acknowledging the remarkable role of tribal communities in shaping India’s history, culture and identity, while working together to preserve their rich cultural heritage for generations to come. 🤝 Take the pledge and be part of this meaningful initiative: pledge.mygov.in/janjatiya-ga… #JJGD #JanjatiyaGauravDiwas #MinistryOfTribalAffairs @PMOIndia @narendramodi @PIB_India @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia @TribalAffairsIn

Football meets tradition! 🇮🇳✨ What a splendid gesture by @FCBayern to mark the Festival of Lights with authentic Indian craftsmanship. A proud moment seeing Indian creative talent shine on the global pitch. Kudos to Abhay Sehgal! 🔴⚪ #Diwali #FCBayern #IndiaGermany

Consul General @ShatruSinha delivered the keynote address at "Business Day Market Opportunities India: Opportunities and Perspectives through the EU–India Free Trade Agreement," spotlighting the game-changing potential of the #IndiaEUFTA. Warm thanks to organizers IHK Ulm and @IHKSchwaben for convening this vital dialogue. An ambitious India-EU FTA will unlock massive growth—dismantling tariff barriers, building resilient supply chains and driving bilateral collaboration between #India and #Germany in high-tech, green energy and advanced manufacturing. 🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 #IndiaGermany #EconomicPartnership #Trade #IndiaEU #IHKUlm #IHKSchwaben @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia @PIB_India

Illuminate your Diwali celebrations with the Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz! 🪔✨ Uncover the vibrant traditions, timeless heritage, and true spirit of India's Festival of Lights in this exclusive Diwali edition. Ready to test your knowledge and take on the challenge? 📲 How to Play: Join via the Bharatverse app or head to bkjquiz.com. Download the app today: Apple Play Store: apps.apple.com/in/app/bharat… Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d… 🗓️ Dates: 3–10 November 2026 Dive in, test your cultural knowledge, and celebrate the season of light! 🌟 @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @mygovindia @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india #BharatKoJaniye #BKJQuiz #KnowIndia #Diwali2026 #FestivalOfLights

Consul General @ShatruSinha met with Mr. Klaus Holetschek, President of the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSS) Munich. Reflecting on a robust history of India-Germany collaboration, they emphasized how shared democratic values bind our nations together. Discussions focused on deepening institutional cooperation, advancing federalism, good governance and strengthening ties between India and Bavaria. As the world's leading democracies, India and Germany continue to build a resilient partnership grounded in freedom, mutual trust, and multilateral progress. 🇮🇳 🤝 🇩🇪 #IndiaGermany #Democracy #Bavaria #Diplomacy @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia

The Consulate General of India, Munich hosted a special screening of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, celebrating the inspiring journey of one of India's greatest sporting icons, Milkha Singh. The film, a powerful portrayal of resilience, determination and the triumph of the human spirit, offered audiences a glimpse into India's rich sporting legacy and the enduring power of Indian cinema. The screening highlighted the role of cinema as a medium of cultural exchange, fostering greater appreciation of India's stories, heritage and values among international audiences. #IndiaInGermany #CGIMunich #IndianCinema #FilmScreening #MunichEvents #NFDCIndia #WavesBazaar @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @MIB_India @nfdcindia @WAVESummitIndia @DDIndialive @DDNewslive @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @IFFIGoa @ShatruSinha

India takes centre stage in the global clean energy transition! The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026, alongside the 9th ISA Assembly and 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen, is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 2–5 November 2026. Under the theme “Invest, Innovate & Inspire”, the event highlights India's commitment to advancing renewable energy, green hydrogen and a sustainable energy future. The summit brings together participants from: 125+ countries 20+ States 250+ high-level delegates 500+ speakers 400+ exhibitors The platform will promote global dialogue, investment, innovation and partnerships to accelerate the clean energy transition. #BharatRESummit #RenewableEnergy @mnreindia @isolaralliance @BharatRESummit @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @mygovindia @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India

India’s transformative economic growth and upliftment journey! 🇮🇳 ​Key data highlights from the World Bank reflect a sweeping surge in living standards, workforce participation, and social mobility across the country: ​🚀 Massive Economic Mobility: Nearly half a billion citizens (496 million people), ascended above the $4.20/day lower-middle-income threshold between 2011 and 2023, bringing the rate down from 57.7% to 16.1%. 💼 Historic Livelihood Expansion: India added 134 million workers to the economy between 2017 and 2023, nearly double the growth rate of the working-age population. 👩‍🌾 Women Powering the Economy: A major entry of rural women into paid employment drove rising household incomes and steadily bridged the rural-urban prosperity divide. 📉 Steep Drop in Deprivation: Extreme poverty fell decisively from 27.1% to a historic low of 2.6% over the same period. ⚡ Universal Infrastructure Reach: Access to electricity reached 99% of the population, according to the report’s 2022 survey data. ​Read more at : documents1.worldbank.org/cur… @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy

Honoring the champions of cleanliness! 💐 As part of the dedicated @MEAIndia day under #SpecialCampaign6 initiated by @DARPG_GoI, Consul General @ShatruSinha felicitated our dedicated Safai Mitras at the Chancery today. We deeply appreciate their relentless commitment, dignity of labor, and invaluable contribution to maintaining a clean, healthy, and welcoming environment for all visitors. 🇮🇳🇩🇪 #SafaiMitraSuraksha #SwachhataHiSeva #DignityOfLabour #IndiaInMunich #MEAIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia

Fabulous news for global cultural heritage! Patna’s magnificent Bihar Museum has claimed the 9th spot globally in the World’s 100 Best Museums list by Ulm-based publication Worth a Journey—outshining renowned institutions like the Louvre and The Met. As the Consulate General of India in Munich, we are especially delighted to see this prestigious global ranking connected right here to our region in southern Germany via Ulm! A wonderful testament to India's timeless civilizational legacy capturing hearts worldwide. 🏛️🌍 Read more: ndtv.com/travel/patna-s-biha… @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia

Consul General of India @ShatruSinha met Mr. Joachim Herrmann, Bavarian State Minister of the Interior, for Sport and Integration, for a constructive exchange on the Indian community in Bavaria, including the well-being of Indian students pursuing higher education in the state, and other matters of mutual interest. With Indians now the largest international student community in Germany, the growing presence of Indian students and professionals underscores the deepening people-to-people ties between India and Bavaria. Discussions reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement and cooperation to further strengthen these enduring ties. 🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia