US breaks ground on new embassy in India

Project reflects America's enduring commitment, outgoing ambassador says

The U.S. Embassy's old and new chancery buildings will be connected by a "green carpet," or grass. (Rendering courtesy of Weiss/Manfredi)

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia chief desk editor

January 9, 2021 03:24 JST

Updated on January 9, 2021 06:10 JST

NEW YORK -- The U.S. government broke ground on a new embassy building in India on Friday, one intended to accommodate America's growing mission to the country. It anticipates completion in the fall of 2027.

Designed by Weiss/Manfredi of New York, the new embassy building will be on the existing 28-acre site in New Delhi's diplomatic enclave in the Chanakyapuri neighborhood, next to the current chancery building, the State Department said in an announcement.