The Association of Indians in America

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Achievements

Achievements of the AIA

Minority Status to the immigrants of South Asian Americans for civil rights purposes in 1970's.
Separate enumeration of Asian Indians for the first time in the US census as an independent category in 1980.
Representation before Congressional committees to testify for family reunification provision in the immigration bill.
Representation at federal, state and local levels of governments, in cases of bias or discrimination against the Indian Asians.
Represented on Foreign Medical Graduates Committee of AMA, effectively addressing the issues of discrimination in recognition and licensing of Indian physicians.
Relief work for Natural Disasters across the world.
"Project India", an ongoing project of AIA, has channeled more than Fifteen Million dollars worth of funds and equipment to projects and relief works in India.
Voter Registration drive.
Food distribution for the poor and homeless.
Seminars on subjects of Indo-American interests.
Youth Talent Awards.
National Honor Awards, an ongoing activity of AIA, to individuals in recognition of recipients' contributions to arts and letters and to a greater understanding between the peoples of India and America.
Celebration of festivities and national events of both India and America for mutual understanding between the communities.
Deepavali Celebrations for Republic: New York City since 1987; Florida since 1990.