The Regional Office in Chennai was established in 1951 to represent the ICCR locally in the region and to strengthen its activities in the State of Tamilnadu and Union Territory of Pondicherry.

The Regional Office coordinates Council’s activities in its area with regard to international students and their welfare, cultural performances by visiting foreign delegations, outgoing cultural delegations from the region, distinguished visitors, exhibitions and seminars. It coordinates closely with local cultural & educational organizations and the State Government of Tamilnadu for carrying out ICCR’s mandate of activities.

• Annual Report 2007