Amrit Mahotsav
Glimpse of Ongoing Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations by the Embassy of India, Baku
April 2023
Embassy of India organised the live-screening of the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat by Honb'le Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian diaspora and Embassy officials participated in the event at the Chancery premises in Baku.
Ambassador's welcome and interaction with the Indian community in Baku to discuss the prospects of promotion of Indian culture in Azerbaijan.
School students of the "Idrak" Lyceum attended special Yoga session arranged by Embassy of India, Baku on 25.04.2023. The school children enthusiastically participated in the Yoga exercises taught by Yoga Instructor, Mr Elchin Guliyev.
The newly-elected Executive Committee members of Indian Association in Azerbaijan visited the Embassy of India, Baku for interaction on 18 April 2023. IAA has been involved in organizing various cultural events in Azerbaijan showcasing rich Indian culture and heritage.
Embassy of India, Baku(Azerbaijan) organized a programme to celebrate 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. on April 14th 2023. The programme started with floral tribute to Dr. Ambedkar by Mr. Vinay Kumar, Cd’A, Embassy of India, Baku. Photo exhibition was organized on the occasion on life and contribution of Dr. Amedkar.
March 2023
The Embassy of India in Baku organized an India-Azerbaijan B2B meeting in hybrid mode on 28 March 2023 to promote bilateral cooperation in tourism sector.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP26) announced Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for environment) and launched this mission on 20 October 2022 to bring individual behaviors at the forefront of the global climate action. To create awareness, Mission did a dedicated social media campaign for a week regarding LiFE.
Embassy of India in Baku in association with the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India (PHARMEXCIL), organized an India-Azerbaijan Business meet on 16.03.2023 at a local Hotel in Baku.
Indian Association Azerbaijan and Baku Tamil Sangam in collaboration with Embassy of India organized a cultural event on the occasion of Holi, 'the Festival of Colours' on March 12, 2023 at Monte Karlo Saray in Baku, Azerbaijan.
On 11 Mar, the Mission in association with the International Women’s Club of Baku, Indian Community Associations in Azerbaijan and Indian Hospital Baku, organized a Charity Bazaar to support the Turkish earthquake victims
As part of the week-long celebration of 'International Women's Day,' the Embassy of India in Baku hosted a Quiz Competition for women on March 6, 2023. The event had about 20 participants, and the winners received prizes
As part of the celebrations of a one-week long 'International Women's Day', the Embassy of India, Baku organised an online webinar on 05.03.2023 on "Challenges in achieving their professional goals"
Baku Tamil Sangam organized a “BLOOD DONATION DRIVE” at Hind Hospital from 1100 hrs. to 1630 hrs on 03rd March, 2023. This noble initiative has been widely appreciated in the local community.
Embassy of India, Baku organised a focused one-week long event on International Women's Day and an inaugurational event was organized on 01.03.2023 at the Embassy. Prominent speakers shared their view on empowerment of women and importance of women in shaping the family and country. About 50 attendees attended the event.
February 2023
The Embassy of India in Baku, in association with Chemexcil, organized an event “India-Azerbaijan: Exploring Trade Opportunities in Dyes, Pigment, Inorganic Chemicals and Agrochemicals” in hybrid mode on 24 February 2023.
As part of the celebration of 'International Year of Millets-2023', millet dishes were served at the ISKCON Temple, Baku on 12.02.2023. About 125 people enjoyed the millet dishes and expressed curiosity in learning more about how millet items might be utilized in their regular cuisine. They were informed about the benefits of uses of millets and brouchers on millets were also distributed.
January 2023
As part of the celebration of 'International Year of Millets-2023', the Embassy has been organising a focused one-week millet campaign from 22-28 January 2023. On the last day of the focused campaign, millet dishes were served to the Yoga practitioner of Classical Yoga School and also spoke about the benefits of the uses of millets. A small exhibition on various millet items including ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook millet items, was also organised. A video on millets was played during the event.
As part of the celebration of the 'International Year of Millets-2023', the Embassy has been organising a focused one-week millet campaign from 22-28 January 2023. On the sixth day of the focused campaign Mission organized a hybrid session on 27.01.2023 on "Discussion on Millets", where speakers talked about the benefits of millets, how to increase the consumption of millets and its importance for the environment.
The Embassy hosted a reception to celebrate the 74th Republic Day of India on 26 January 2023. More than 200 invitees, including the members of diplomatic corps, Azerbaijani Government Officials / MPs, and prominent members from Indian Diaspora, attended the event.
Embassy of India in Baku, along with the members of Indian Community, celebrated the 74th Republic Day of India with Flag Hoisting at 9:00 AM followed by watching the address of the Hon’ble President of India to the nation.
As part of the celebration of 'International Year of Millets-2023', the Embassy has planned to organise a focused one-week millet campaign from 22-28 January 2023. On the fourth day of the focused campaign, millet dish was served to the students of the European Azerbaijan School in Baku on 25.01.2023. About 130 children and teachers tasted the millet dishes and liked. Children were informed about the benefits of uses of millets and brouchers on millets were also distributed.
As part of the celebration of 'International Year of Millets-2023', the Embassy has planned to organise a focused one-week millet campaign from 22-28 January 2023. On the third day of the focused campaign, millet dish was served to the students of the Azerbaijan Univeristy of Languages(AUL) in Baku on 24.01.2023. About 50 people tasted the millet dishes and liked it at AUL, Baku.
As part of the celebration of 'International Year of Millets-2023', the Embassy has planned to organise a focused one-week millet campaign from 22-28 January 2023. On the second day of the focused campaign, millet dish was served to the students of the British School in Baku.
As part of the celebration of 'International Year of Millets-2023', the Embassy has planned to organise a focused one-week millet campaign from 22-28 January 2023. On the first day of the focused campaign, a millet recipe cooking competition was organized at the Embassy premises on 22 January 2023. 22 participants with their 30 delicious millet dishes, participated in the contest and winners were awarded during the event. About 50 attendees tasted and enjoyed the millet dishes.
The Embassy of India in Baku, in association with Texprocil and Founder Club, organized an India-Azerbaijan Business Meet on Textiles sector in hybrid mode on 19 January 2023 with the participation of the representatives of Azerbaijani and Indian textile companies in order to explore the potential for bilateral business cooperation in textile sector. Mission also used the opportunity to promote the International Year of Millets 2023 and brochures on millets were distributed among the participants.
As part of Swachhata(Cleanliness) Pakhwada during the first forthnight of January, 2023, Embassy organized swachhata walk in the compound of Embassy to create awareness regarding importance of swacchata in our life.
As part of Swachhata Pakhwada during the first forthnight of January, 2023, Embassy organized screening/singing of Swachha Bharat Anthem to make Swachhata a mass movement.
As part of Swachhata Pakhwada during the first forthnight of January, 2023, Embassy organized plantation drive. Charge d' Affairs and other Embassy officials did plantation in Embassy.
The Embassy of India, Baku celebrated the Vishwa Hindi Diwas on January 10, 2023 at a local Hotel in Baku. The Mission used the opportunity to promote a number of millet dishes and products, as part of the celebration of the 'International Year of Millets-2023'
As part of Swachhata Pakhwada during the first forthnight of January, 2023, Embassy organised painting competition on Swachhata for Azeri children and children of Indian diaspora in Azerbaijan.
PM addressed the inaugural session of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Embassy streamed the event live in Chancery premises, with participation of Indian community members in Azerbaijan.
As part of the #SwachhataPakhwada, The Embassy officials did shramdaan (Voluntary Contribution) and cleaned the Embassy compound.
New Year, New Beginnings. Mahatma Gandhi taught us virtues of Swachhta (cleanliness).EoI Baku started the year in office by taking SWACHHTA PLEDGE & kickstarted Swacchta Pakhwada (fortnight).
December 2022
Embassy of India, Baku commemorated the 'Veer Baal Diwas' to honour the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Baba Zorawar Singh, the 'Sahibzade' of 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji in the Embassy premises on 26th December 2022.
An event "Marvelous Indian Culture" dedicated to Indian culture, music and dance took place at the Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL) on 23 December 2022 as part of the “One-Day Caliph” Student Self-Government Day.
Embassy of India, Baku participated in the Great of India Exhibition and made arrangements for free genuine Indian tea tasting and millet food to the visitors on 24.12.2022 as part of celebration of International Year of Millets 2023.
The Great of India Exhibition, showcasing high quality products and services from India, including gifts & handicrafts, home decor items, textile & garments, jewelry, cosmetics and Indian food items etc. was inaugurated by Mr. Vinay Kumar, Charge d’Affaires.
Embassy of India, Baku in association with Indian Association in Azerbaijan organized the Food Festival in Landmark Hotel on 11.12.2022. Mission made arrangement for free genuine Indian tea tasting and millet dish was also served to the visitors as part of celebration of International Year of Millets 2023.
Dr. Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas has been observed today, at Embassy of India, Baku, to mark the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. Embassy officials paid floral tribute to Baba Saheb's statue.
November 2022
On the auspicious occasion of our 73rd #ConstitutionDay, Mr. Vinay Kumar, Cd'A led the reading of the Preamble of the Indain Constitution along with other officials at the Embassy premises and pledge to protect its ideals for the progress of our Country.
Embassy of India, Baku organized the “Constitution Day” event on 25 November 2022 at Premier Palace Hotel, Baku to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
The Embassy of India in Baku in association with the Classical Yoga School, led by Mr. Elchin Guliyev organized a YOGA session for Kids & Youth at 1100 hrs on 09.11.2022 at Embassy premises
Embassy of India, Baku hosted an official inauguration of the regular Yoga classes on November 1, 2022. The event, held in the Embassy premises, brought together Yoga practitioners and enthusiasts, followers of healthy lifestyle, and lovers of Indian culture.
Putting #Swachhata at the forefront and taking forward #SwachhBharatAbhiyan in mission mode. Embassy of India in Baku observed many #swachhta campaigns during #SpecialCampaign2.0. The Embassy weeded out 452 obsolete files and freed 80 sqft. of space by disposing of the scrap.
October 2022
On the occasion of #RashtriyaEktaDiwas2022 Cd'A Vinay Kumar administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to the Embassy officials and Indian diaspora. Floral tributes also paid to Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel on his 147th birth anniversary
Moments from the various activities organized by the Embassy as part of the Festival of Unity commemorating the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Patel. The events included Unity Chain, Unity Exhibition, UNI-TEA and screening of a documentary
As part of #AmritMahotsav celebrations, Embassy of India, Baku celebrated the #AyurvedaDay2022 on Friday, October 21, 2022
Chargé d'Affaires visited and interacted with Indian exhibitors at the 27th Azerbaijan International Construction Exhibition at Baku Expo Center.
The Embassy of India in Baku organized a B2B meeting on India-Azerbaijan Cooperation in Tiles sector on 18 October 2022
Members of Indian diaspora joined the virtual launch ceremony of PBD website by EAM Dr. S Jaishankar.
As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the Mission, in collaboration with the Indian Diaspora Associations, commemorated the 153rd Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of non-violence on 02 October 2022
September 2022
As part of the celebrations of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” on completion of 75 years of India’s Independence, the Embassy of India, Baku organized an event on September 22, 2022, to commemorate the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day 2022.
The Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the “Accountability and Transparency in the Digital Economy” international scientific-practical conference on 16.09.2022.
Glimpses of Hindi Diwas observed at the Embassy of India Baku on Sept 14,2022 , which included the reading of Special Message from Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs Shri Amit Shah by Cd'A. Hindi prose/poetry was recited by Azerbaijani Nationals/ Children & Community members
The Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition (Best of India) - Biggest Exclusive Indian Product Trade Show has been formally inaugurated jointly by Mr. Vinay Kumar, Charge d'Affairs of India to Azerbaijan, Mr. Gaurav Gupta from Federation of Indian Export Organisations,Mr. Anil Mehta, Chairman, ANM Exhibition at Baku Sport Hall, 26A, M. Huseynov street (old Neftchilar avenue) on September 02, 2022 at 04:00 PM (1600 hrs.)
