Question : Indian Ambassadors Abroad

(a) the country-wise number of Indian Ambassadors posted in foreign countries as on date;

(b) whether the Government proposes to recruit ambassadors from education and private sectors to work in Indian Embassies situated in foreign countries;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether any guidelines have been framed for such recruitments;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the time by which the said recruitment process is likely to be initiated?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
[SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) As on date, 117 Ambassadors are posted in foreign countries. 40 Head of Missions are concurrently accredited to 61 countries.

(b) No.

(c) to (f) does not arise.

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