South Asia
The zonal departments at International Headquarters are the main administrative link with territories. The international secretaries give oversight to and coordinate the Army's work in their respective geographical regions.
The international secretaries for the South Asia Zone are Commissioner John Kumar Dasari and Commissioner Mani Kumari Dasari.
Find out more about The Salvation Army's work in South Asia at the recent exhibition, Spotlight on South Asia Zone.
Contact the Zonal Department
Territories in the Zone
The Salvation Army South Asia Zone includes the following territories and regions:
- Bangladesh Territory
- India Central Territory (States: North Tamil Nadu (Madras-Chennai), Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)
- India Eastern Territory (States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal; also Nepal)
- India Northern Territory (States: Bihar, Harayana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttara Khand, West Bengal; the Union Territories of Delhi, Chandigarh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
- India South Eastern Territory (States: part of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry)
- India South Western Territory (State: Kerala)
- India Western Territory (States: Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan)
- Middle East Region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and United Arab Emirates)
- Pakistan Territory
- Sri Lanka Territory
Click on the map pins for local contact details and websites.
News from around South Asia
Covenant and Commissioning: A Powerful Weekend in Bangladesh
18 December 2024
Significant spiritual moments and impactful engagements marked the visit of the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Shelley Hill to Bangladesh Territory
18 December 2024
Significant spiritual moments and impactful engagements marked the visit of the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Shelley Hill to Bangladesh Territory
The Salvation Army leads relief efforts in flood-damaged Bangladesh
07 October 2024
Since August 2024, the eastern part of Bangladesh has been experiencing severe monsoon conditions and massive floods
07 October 2024
Since August 2024, the eastern part of Bangladesh has been experiencing severe monsoon conditions and massive floods
Christmas Kettle is a shining light of hope across the world
19 December 2023
The Christmas Kettle is a beacon of hope for millions of people who receive the support and services that The Salvation Army provides throughout the year
19 December 2023
The Christmas Kettle is a beacon of hope for millions of people who receive the support and services that The Salvation Army provides throughout the year
Others Trade for Hope Celebrates 25 Years of Global Impact
17 April 2023
Salvation Army programme provides economic opportunity for hundreds of vulnerable people worldwide
17 April 2023
Salvation Army programme provides economic opportunity for hundreds of vulnerable people worldwide
The General’s Council Renames Commands
03 March 2023
The General’s Council has decided to rename a number of commands as territories, with effect from 1 March 2023
03 March 2023
The General’s Council has decided to rename a number of commands as territories, with effect from 1 March 2023