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India strengthens U.S.ties with Nebraska outreach
The Seattle Consulate engaged state leaders, universities, and the diaspora during the two-day visit.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 08, Dec 2025
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Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta concluded a two-day visit to Nebraska on Dec. 6 as part of India’s broader U.S. Midwest outreach, meeting with state leaders, university officials, and members of the Indian-American community.
During the meeting with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the governor welcomed initiatives to strengthen India–Nebraska cooperation. Discussions covered culture, higher education partnerships, ag-tech collaboration and business opportunities.
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As part of the state-level engagements, the Indian delegation also met U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, who “appreciated India’s positive economic growth story” and expressed interest in expanding bilateral trade and investment.
Creighton University hosted the delegation for discussions with vice provost for Global Engagement Kari Costello and university leadership on broadening India-focused academic activities. The university also organized the Indian Film Festival during the visit.
Engaging the Cornhusker State: strengthening India Nebraska friendship!
— India In Seattle (@IndiainSeattle) December 8, 2025
As part of Consulate’s ongoing outreach with its consular jurisdictional states, Consul General undertook an official visit to Omaha and Lincoln on 5–6 December 2025. During the visit:
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The Consulate conducted an interaction with Indian students and faculty at Creighton University, outlining consular services and briefing attendees on initiatives intended to support students during their academic programs.
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, assistant vice-chancellor for Global Affairs Maegan Stevens-Liska said the institution anticipated sending a faculty delegation to India in March. The university additionally screened English Vinglish for undergraduate students as part of the Consul General’s visit.
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— India In Seattle (@IndiainSeattle) December 8, 2025
In Omaha, the Indian community, numbering over 20,000 residents, organized a reception for the delegation at the Hindu Temple. Representatives from the community conveyed appreciation for the Government of India’s outreach initiatives and for the installation of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Nebraska State Capitol.
A consular camp held at the Hindu Temple recorded participation from more than 200 applicants seeking services including passports, OCI cards, visas and other documentation.
Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing Jr., who inaugurated the camp, “deeply appreciated the significant contributions of the Indian American community in Omaha,” the Consulate said.
Nebraska continues to be a significant point of engagement for India due to its expanding Indian-origin population and growing presence in sectors such as education, agriculture technology and healthcare.
Omaha, the state’s largest city, hosts major institutions including Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, both of which attract students and researchers from India.
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