The Central Government has decided to rename Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi as Sushma Swaraj Bhawan and Foreign Service Institute in Delhi as Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
The Ministry of External Affairs announced the name change on the eve of the birth anniversary of Mrs Swaraj and in the honour of the legacy and decades of public service of the former External Affairs Minister.
About Sushma Swaraj
- During her four decade long career, Sushma Swaraj was elected to the Lok Sabha four times and thrice to Rajya Sabha.
- She served as Minister for External Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Parliamentary Affairs, Health and Family Welfare.
- She also served as Leader of Opposition in the Lower House.
- She also served as Chief Minister of Delhi and also a Minister in the Haryana Government.
