The Press and Communications Department (PCD) is responsible for presenting and promoting Britain and British Government policy, in short the British Government's Public Diplomacy in India. PCD oversees the work of the various organs of the British Public Diplomacy throughout India and liaises with other entities such as the British Council, VisitBritain and the Department for International Development India to ensure a co-ordinated effort across the country. The Head of PCD is the official Spokesperson for the High Commission.

PCD provides a wide range of services, including reference information on all aspects of Britain; publications covering British Government policy as well as television and video services. It is also the base for http://ukinindia.fco.gov.uk

PCD co-ordinates all media operations for the UK Government including press conferences and interviews by visiting Government Ministers. It is also responsible for public diplomacy events.

Dan Chugg, First Secretary, Press and Communications
Kitty Tawakley, Deputy Head, Press and Communications

E-media Unit
The E-media unit is responsible for the day-to-day management of http://ukinindia.fco.gov.uk. Any matter regarding these pages, including requests for links, should be mailed at web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk.

The section is also responsible for arranging e-media interviews (Television, Internet, Radio) for High Commission events, ministerial visits.

Contact: Deepti Soni
Webmaster and Press & Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192279
Fax: 91-11-26870065

Trade & Investment Publicity Section
The Trade & Investment Publicity Section is responsible for looking after the press and promotional work for Trade UK and Invest UK.

Contact: Harleen Sachdeva
Press and Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192444
Fax: 91-11-26870065

Languages Section
The Languages Section produces press releases in Hindi and Urdu, and keeps in close touch with the Hindi, Urdu and other languages media. It also publishes Sameeksha, our Hindi magazine and British Jayeza, our Urdu magazine.

Contact: Asad Mirza
Press and Communications Officer (Urdu)
Tel: 91-11-24192638
Fax: 91-11-26870065

Contact: Upendra Singh
Assistant Press and Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192318
Fax: 91-11-26870065

Press Room
The Press Section provides a range of information for the media including press releases, briefing and background papers.

Contact: Sidharth Patnaik
Press and Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192154

Contact: Vacant
Assistant Press and Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192270
Fax: 91-11-26870065

Department for International Development (DFID)
Co-ordinates press & communications for development related issues.

Contact: Anuradha Dhar
Press and Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192473
Fax: 91-11-26870065

UK Visas
Co-ordinates press & communications for UK visas in India.

Contact: Sam Murray
Press and Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192452
Fax: 91-11-26870065

Contact: Gaurav Gurung
Assistant Press and Communications Officer
Tel: 91-11-24192559
Fax: 91-11-26870065