US envoy Eric Garcetti addresses Indian visa backlog, praises efforts for 75% decrease in waiting times and 60% increase in visas.

US envoy Eric Garcetti addressed visa backlog issues, acknowledging the challenge "loud and clear". He praised efforts in reducing waiting times for Indian visa applicants by three-quarters, with no wait time in categories except first-time tourist visas, which saw a 75% decrease. The US has also increased the number of visas with the same number of people by 60% in a year, Garcetti said.