The Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with the India Association of San Antonio (IASA), recently organized two significant events in San Antonio, Texas.

Consular Camp: 'Consulate@yourDoorStep' Initiative

On September 20, 2025, a consular camp was held at the IGO Branch Library (13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78249-3808) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event provided various consular services, including:

- Passport Services: Renewal and verification of Indian passports
- Visa Services: Verification of visa applications

- OCI Services: Conversion of PIO to OCI, renewal, and other OCI-related services
- Consular Attestation: Attestation of documents
- Power of Attorney: Registration and verification of power of attorney documents
- Miscellaneous Services: Other consular services (excluding passport renewal, visa issuance, and OCI issuance on the spot)
Tree Planting Ceremony: 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'

On September 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST, Ms. Malti Gupta, Vice Consul of the Consulate General of India, Houston, participated in a tree planting ceremony at the IASA Community Center. The event honored motherhood and the environment, symbolizing the community's commitment to sustainability and appreciation for maternal love.

Community Engagement

These events demonstrate the Consulate General of India, Houston, and IASA's dedication to serving the Indian community in San Antonio and promoting environmental awareness.

- Our Overseas Dinamalar's Correspondent Sheela Ramanan