About AIA
AIA represents the hopes and aspirations of those immigrants who are united by their common bond of Indian heritage and American commitment.
AlA concerns itself with the social welfare of the Asian Indians who have decided to live in the United States, and to help them become a part of the mainstream of American life. To facilitate participation by the members of AlA and others in the development and progress of India, and To facilitate involvement of the members of the Asian Indian Community in American Community life through Charitable, Cultural and Educational activities.
Our President
Our Vision
AlA concerns itself with’the social welfare of the Asian Indians who have decided to ‘live in the United States, and to help them become a part of the mainstream of American life .. To facilitate participation by the members of AlA and others in the development and progress of India, and To facilitate involvement of the members of the Asian Indian Community in American Commu-nity life through Charitable, Cultural and Educational activities.
Our Mission
The mission of the AlA is to foster and promote cultural and social interactions among the members and all those interested in Indian culture and heritage. The AlA will also strive to raise political awareness among its members and others regarding issues relevant to India and the people of Indian origin.
National Executive Committee ( NEC )
| President | Vice Presidents | Treasurer | Secretary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Urmilesh Arya NY |
Gobind Munjal NY Nalini Shah NJ Dr. Naresh Bhasin FL Dr. Sunil Mehra NY |
Neelam Modi NY |
Dr. Usha Bansal NY |
| Members at Large | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Hansa Ashar CA Mahender Gupta FL Naveen Mehan FL Dr. Sudha Gupta FL Ashish Sen IL Lucy Pandey IL Prem Mehrotra IL |
Santosh Pandey IL Dr. Suresh Gupta MD Jaswant Mody NJ Major Krishna Chari NJ Ravi Mehrotra NJ Uma Swaminathan NJ Dr. Bal Gilja NY |
Dr. Binod Verma NY Dr. Deepak Nandi NY Gita Anand NY Gunjan Rastogi NY Harish Thakkar NY Indu Gajwani NY Indu Jaiswal NY |
Dr. Jagdish Gupta NY Mohinder Taneja NY Mukesh Modi NY Santosh Khera NY Sushma Kotahwala NY Dr. Tara Lodha NY Kamlesh Saini WI |
| Immediate past president | Chairman Board of Trustees |
|---|---|
| Dr. Shashi Shah NY | Dr. Samin K Sharma |
Our History
Timeline
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1967
Founded
The Association of Indians in America (AlA) is the oldest national association of Asian Indians in America. It was founded on August 20, 1967 after the United States Congress passed the Immigration Act during 1965-66, repealing the Asian Exclusion Act of 1917.
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1970
AIA Constitution Adopted
AIA adopts the democratic principles of "one member one vote", with chapters and membership spread across the United States of America.
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1973
Acquiring tax-exempt status
AlA obtains IRS exempt status.
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1993
Earthquake Relief Operations
AIA helps raise funds to help the victims of the earthquake in Maharashtra, Western India, in 1993.
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1993
Sushruta and Charaka Awards
Instituted in 1993 to recognize and honor people of Indian origin in the field of Medicine and Health Care.
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2005
New York City Recognizes Deepavali as an official holiday
In recognition of Diwali alternate street parking in the city of New York is suspended.
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2006
White House celebrates Deepavali
AIA facilitates the first celebration of Deepavali at the White House.
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2013
Official USPS Deepavali Stamp Unveiled
Resolution introduced in the House of Representatives advising USPS to issue a stamp commemorating Deepavali.