&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Government_of_India_logo.svg){kind=logo} Branch of Government of India | |
&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Ministry_of_External_Affairs_India.svg) Ministry of External Affairs | |
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| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 2 September 1946 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of India |
| Headquarters | South Block, Secretariat Building, Raisina Hill, New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Employees | 4,888 (March 2023) IFS (A):1,011[1] |
| Annual budget | ₹22,154 crore (US$2.7 billion) (2024–25 est.)[2] |
| Minister responsible | |
| Deputy Ministers responsible | |
| Ministry executives |
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| Website | mea.gov.in |
The Ministry of External Affairs (abbreviated as MEA; ISO: Vidēśa Mantrālaya[a]) of India is tasked with formulating and implementing Indian foreign policy, in tandem with the repatriation of Indian citizens in danger abroad and the extradition of fugitives. The Ministry of External Affairs is steered by the Minister of External Affairs, a minister in the PM's Cabinet.
The Foreign Secretary, an Indian Foreign Service officer, is the most senior civil servant and the Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry represents the Government of India through 186 embassies around the world. It is also responsible for India's representation at the United Nations and other international organizations, whilst expanding and safeguarding India's influence.[4] The Ministry of External Affairs also advises other Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments on pertinent international developments.
The Committee on External Affairs is tasked with this ministry's legislative oversight.
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- ^ "MEA | About MEA : Profiles : Secretary (ER)".
- ^ "Six Charts to Make Sense of India's Budget for Foreign Policy".
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