Alliance française, a local organization in a global network

Alliance française, part of a global network, promotes French language and Francophone cultures, fostering cultural ties between France and India. In India, there are 15 main Alliances Françaises and 9 annexes, with some centers having branches within the same state (e.g., Indore for Alliance française de Bhopal, Baroda for Alliance française d’Ahmedabad, Udaipur for Alliance française de Jaipur) or in other states (e.g., Bhubaneswar for Alliance française du Bengale).

Globally, Alliances Françaises operate as registered societies, adhering to local laws. The Executive Committee includes prominent Indian personalities who contribute expertise to fulfill the organization’s missions. The president is elected by the Executive Committee members in a General Assembly. A Director, appointed and remunerated by the French Government, manages each institution.

Alliance française in India collaborates closely with Indian partner organizations, the French Embassy, and the French Institute in India.