The Regional Office in Mumbai was established in 1954 to represent the ICCR locally in the region and to strengthen its activities in the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Madhya Pradesh.

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 Maharashtra for carrying out ICCR’s mandate of activities.