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Consul General of India in Atlanta visits Florida
He met with members of Florida’s Indian American community and Indian students at the University of Florida.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 16, Jun 2025
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Consul General of India's visit to Florida / X (India in Atlanta)
Consul General of India in Atlanta visited Florida this week, meeting with university officials, students, and Indian American community members to advance educational partnerships and strengthen diaspora engagement.
During his visit to the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, the Consul General Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan held high-level discussions with UF president Ben Sasse, the dean of the International Center, the provost, executive vice president for research, and the senior vice president.
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The talks focused on expanding joint academic programs, research collaborations, and student exchange initiatives between India and the United States. A key area of focus was artificial intelligence (AI), with discussions around developing an AI Center specializing in agriculture and medicine.
Consul General had an Insightful meeting with the President, and Dean of the International Center, joined by the Provost, Executive VP of Research, and Senior VP of the University of Florida @UF.
— India in Atlanta (@CGI_Atlanta) June 15, 2025
They explored avenues for deepening – educational collaboration, with focused… pic.twitter.com/NNdHD44vYF
“They explored avenues for deepening India-US educational collaboration, with focused discussions on joint programs, research partnerships, and AI including courses on AI Center on Agriculture medicine,” the Consulate said in post on X.
These discussions align with the India–U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), launched in 2023 to foster bilateral cooperation in emerging fields such as AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. The initiative aims to “foster innovation, joint research, and academic exchange—benefiting students, faculty, and institutions in both India and the U.S. through shared knowledge and global opportunities,” the Consulate added.
The Indian Diaspora: Partners in Progress!
— India in Atlanta (@CGI_Atlanta) June 14, 2025
During his visit to Florida, Consul General interacted with prominent members of the Indian community, appreciated their active contributions in diverse fields, and shared updates on Govt of India’s initiatives and welfare schemes for… pic.twitter.com/D8ioWCWfsP
The Consul General also interacted with Indian-origin students at UF, learning about their academic journeys and career aspirations. He encouraged them to actively contribute to Indo-U.S. relations through innovation, research, and community service.
Consul General visited the University of Florida @UF and engaged with faculty members and students.
— India in Atlanta (@CGI_Atlanta) June 14, 2025
He listened to students share their academic journeys, career aspirations, and personal experiences. He encouraged them to actively contribute to – relations through… pic.twitter.com/tOHuen0WZX
In a separate engagement, he met with members of Florida’s Indian American community. He acknowledged their contributions across diverse sectors including medicine, academia, business, and public service, and provided updates on Government of India welfare schemes and initiatives for the global Indian diaspora.
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