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Indian CG in Seattle steps up Colorado outreach
Reddy met Governor Jared Polis, CU Denver officials and Indian diaspora leaders during the visit focused on trade, education and community ties.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 31, Mar 2026
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Glimpses of the outreach program / X/ @CGISFO
India’s Consul General in Seattle, K. Srikar Reddy, held a series of engagements in Denver, Colorado, last week, meeting Indian diaspora members, state officials and university leaders as part of efforts to strengthen India’s ties with the state.
The conversations centered on sectors where the state has a growing profile, including aerospace, clean energy, technology and higher education.
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At a community reception on March 27 organized by Sewa International, USA, Reddy interacted with more than 50 members of the Indian diaspora and community leaders from across Colorado, according to details shared by the Indian mission.
Consul General @srikar_koppula interacted with the vibrant Indian diaspora and prominent community leaders from Colorado at a community reception in Denver on March 27, 2026. Organized by Sewa International, USA, led by Mr. Atul Saini and Ranga Vinjamuri, the meet and greet event… pic.twitter.com/LoHJWCgfU1
— India in San Francisco (@CGISFO) March 28, 2026
The event, led by Atul Saini and Ranga Vinjamuri of Sewa International, brought together representatives of temples, cultural and professional associations, community groups and entrepreneurs from across the state.
In his remarks, Reddy referred to the role of Indian Americans in the United States and said the community was known for its contributions, work ethic, innovation and entrepreneurship. He also spoke about India’s development goals, including its stated ambition of becoming a developed nation by 2047, and pointed to the country’s digital transformation efforts.
Among those in attendance were Sridhar Talanki, a national board member of Sewa International; M.S. Reddy, identified in the event note as a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and cheese innovator; and Jayasimha Sunku of Pueblo. The program concluded with a question-and-answer session.
The Denver outreach also included a meeting with Colorado Governor Jared Polis, where discussions focused on India–Colorado cooperation in trade, technology, aerospace, clean energy and people-to-people ties.
Though no agreements or announcements were made public, the meeting reflected a broader pattern in India’s US engagement, where state-level relationships are increasingly being treated as an important part of economic and diplomatic outreach.
On March 26, Reddy visited the University of Colorado Denver for discussions aimed at strengthening academic collaboration and educational exchange.
During the visit, he met chancellor Kenneth Christensen; Alana Jones, associate vice chancellor for the Office of International Affairs; Pamela Jansma, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Martin Dunn, dean of the College of Engineering, Design, and Computing.
Consul General Dr. K. Srikar Reddy visited the University of Colorado Denver @CUDenver on March 26 for a campus engagement aimed at strengthening academic collaboration.
— India in San Francisco (@CGISFO) March 27, 2026
During the visit, Consul General held discussions with university leadership, including Chancellor Dr.… pic.twitter.com/xxrU4bF0rH
According to the consulate, the discussions focused on international partnerships, educational exchanges, joint research opportunities and student engagement between India and the university.
The visit also included a campus tour, where Reddy was shown university facilities, student spaces and academic programs. He also interacted with Indian students and discussed their academic experiences and aspirations.
The Denver visit expands Indian diplomatic outreach in the United States, which has increasingly focused on building ties with state governments, universities, business networks and diaspora communities outside Washington and major coastal centers.
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