BMC Hosts US Consulate General Delegation to Discuss Governance Excellence and Sustainable Urban Development
Bhubaneswar: The United States Counsel General team from the US Consulate Hyderabad, led by Consul General Jennifer Larson, engaged in a productive meeting with the Mayor Sulochana Das and Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The discussions centered around BMC’s commendable governance practices, sustainability efforts, smart city initiatives, intensive community participation, [...]
Bhubaneswar: The United States Counsel General team from the US Consulate Hyderabad, led by Consul General Jennifer Larson, engaged in a productive meeting with the Mayor Sulochana Das and Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The discussions centered around BMC’s commendable governance practices, sustainability efforts, smart city initiatives, intensive community participation, and the existing partnerships with cities in the United States.

The USG team members present at the meeting were Jennifer Larson, Consul General; Frank Talluto, Political & Economic Officer; Raghavan Srinivasan, Principal Commercial Officer; Siba Prasad Tripathy, Economic Advisor and Amrita Goswami, Advisor USAID.
During the meeting, the Mayor expressed gratitude by presenting a token of appreciation to Consul General Jennifer Larson. In response, Larson conveyed her appreciation, stating, “Wonderful to meet with Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das and discuss the city’s visionary approaches to technology and environmental sustainability. Bhubaneswar showcases such a great balance between ancient heritage and modern infrastructure.”
This interaction reflects the shared commitment to fostering international cooperation and exchange of ideas between Bhubaneswar and the United States.
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