In Pics: US Consulate Installs 70 Colourful Benches Made From Recycled Plastic In Mumbai's BKC; A Bid To Make Visa Process More Comfortable

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

US Consulate General

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250,000 visa appointments

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U.S. Consul General

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To provide comfort

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MMRDA Collaboration

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50 waste receptacles

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Project Mumbai

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Consul General Hankey

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