Shanghai [China], December 7 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in Shanghai on Sunday inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art Chancery at the Dawning Centre in Changning District, marking the first relocation of its office premises in over 32 years in China’s central business hub. Ambassador of India to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour, alongside nearly 400 guests including members of the diplomatic corps, Shanghai Municipal Government representatives, and members of the Indian diaspora from cities under the Consulate’s jurisdiction such as Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Suzhou, Nanjing, Yiwu, and Keqiao.
Speaking at the inauguration, Consul General Pratik Mathur thanked the Ministry of External Affairs and local Shanghai authorities for their support and reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to providing seamless services to Indian nationals and Chinese partners. The new Chancery occupies the entire 6th floor (1,436.63 sq. m.) of the Grade-A Dawning Centre, more than double the Consulate’s previous space at the Shanghai International Trade Centre. This expansion consolidates consular, commercial, cultural, and administrative functions on a single, secure, modern floorplate, improving efficiency and public service delivery.
Highlighting the significance of strengthening India’s oldest consular presence in mainland China, the Consul General noted that the Dawning Centre’s location in the Hongqiao-Gubei foreign business corridor, home to several diplomatic missions and major multinational corporations, offers an excellent strategic vantage point. Its proximity to the Hongqiao transportation hub and the Gubei international community supports the Consulate’s expanding engagement across East China.
Reflecting India’s broader approach to inclusive and people-centric governance, Consul General Mathur said the move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. The upgraded facilities, he added, enable better service delivery to the Indian community and all stakeholders interacting with the Consulate.
The inauguration coincides with renewed dynamism in bilateral exchanges. Mathur highlighted that recently opened direct flights between India and Shanghai will further strengthen trade, travel, and business links, making the enhanced capacity of the new Chancery particularly timely. The Consulate General of India in Shanghai will commence full operations from its new premises on December 8. (ANI)
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