This is a list of diplomatic missions in India. The capital of India, New Delhi, hosts 151 embassies/high commissions and 18 other representations in India. Many embassies in India are dual accredited to nearby nations of Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. Honorary Consulates are excluded from this listing. Most of these diplomatic missions in Delhi are located in Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave. In January 2017, the Cabinet of India approved Dwarka Sector 24 to be a second Diplomatic Enclave for 39 countries on 34.87 ha (86.2 acres) of area, after Chanakyapuri.