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Consul General's Message

Welcome to the new website of the Consulate General of India in San Francisco.

We have made every effort to make the website user friendly. We have tried to provide the information you are actually looking for, rather than displaying the information easily available with the Consulate. Special efforts have been made to ensure that all documentary requirements for each specific service can be seen at one location.

We hope this website would also serve as a gateway to India for those who are trying to access information relating to tourism, trade, economy, etc. The relevant information has been made available through various links to important websites.

I hope you would find the website useful. However, improvements are always possible and we look forward to receiving your feedback containing comments, ideas and suggestions to make the website more user friendly and useful.

Your comments/suggestion may be sent to email
With Best Wishes.
N. Parthasarathi

Domestic Violence

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - A MENACE TO THE SOCIETY

DO YOU NEED HELP?

INDIAN SPOUSES AND PARENTS
Government of India remains concerned about the security and well-being of Indians living overseas and of particular concern is the welfare of Indian spouses who are victims of domestic violence. The Consulate has a panel of NGOs to provide relief to such spouses. Persons requiring help may like to check the following links:

Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs-website: www.moia.gov.in
Legal and financial assistance is provided to deserted Indian women on merit-cum-need basis by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA). Further details i.e. scheme guidelines, application proforma for applying for financial assistance, etc. are available on MOIA’s website
Assistance Scheme for Deserted Indian Women Link : http://moia.gov.in

MAITRI – website: www.maitri.org
A non-profit organization working in the area of domestic abuse, cultural alienation and family conflict.

NARIKA – website: www.narika.org
NGO working in the area of women empowerment, domestic violence and providing support to abused South Asian women

Seva Legal Aid – website: www.sevalegalaid.org
The organization works towards protecting victims of NRI fraudulent marriages and provide support to South Asian immigrants.

Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007