This is a list of diplomatic missions in India. There are 162 embassies/high commissions in New Delhi, and many countries maintain consulates in other Indian cities. Most of these diplomatic missions in Delhi are located in Chanakyapuri, Vasant Vihar, Anand Niketan, and Shanti Niketan. In January 2017, the Union Council of Ministers approved Dwarka Sector 24 to be a second Diplomatic Enclave for 39 countries on 34.87 ha of area, after Chanakyapuri.