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| IAGB Celebrates India 76th Republic Day |
Press Release
01/30/2025
Our wonderful Indian American community of Greater Boston and beyond, Since its founding in 1962, the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), the oldest and the largest Indian American community organization in the New England area, has been the single largest unifying force for the 100 thousand plus in the Indian American Community. IAGB has helped maintain a strong sense of heritage and community for Indian Americans of all ages and backgrounds by helping them come together and celebrate traditions. This past Saturday, IAGB proved yet again, how to dedicatedly hold on to the ethos of community building as manifested through its vision, mission, aspirations, charters, and the spirit of equity and acceptance. At our grand Republic Day Mela, as we celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day, our event saw the pledge of stronger collaborations between Indian, Asian American and other community achievers and drew them towards the Indian American community in the Boston area as we pitched the compelling theme for our Cultural Program - ‘Mission Shakti – Call for Equity & Justice’. We represented the pressing need for gender equity, justice, and empowerment as we called for the need of recognizing the persistent inequalities that women and marginalized communities face and to actively work towards dismantling these barriers. Through our cultural program, we not only advocated for legal and social reforms but to foster a deeper cultural shift—one where respect, dignity, and rights are universal. Whether it's addressing gender-based violence, advocating for equal access to education and healthcare, or ensuring women's participation in decision-making at all levels. We hope that the community went home that night thinking hard about what the world needs today, the call to action for equity & justice that transcends borders, communities, and generations! Saying "thank you" is a powerful and meaningful way to express gratitude, building stronger relationships, acknowledging efforts and contributions, boosting morale and above all, strengthening community and connection. So here we are, humbled, as we do our dues to the special guests we had, at our Republic Day event! OUR CHIEF GUEST: SMITA AMIN PATEL It was a true honor for IAGB to have had this remarkable woman as our Chief Guest, whose accomplishments speak volumes about her dedication, resilience, and vision. She has not only excelled in her field but has also shattered barriers, inspiring countless others along the way. Through her achievements in the field of art and education, she has proven time and time again that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible. THANK YOU, SMITA AMIN PATEL! OUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD RECIPIENT: Danielle Kim, Executive Director - Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation Congratulations Danielle! IAGB values Danielle’s extraordinary contribution as a community activist, her thorough understanding of the critical issues surrounding racial and social equity, housing, economic empowerment and education, and her meaningful pursuits to bring Asian Americans together in support of the systemic changes much needed to make our community stronger are forces to reckon with! Danielle Kim stood tall, in perfect and compelling alignment with IAGB’s event theme this year: "Mission Shakti - Call for Equity & Justice”. IAGB salutes Danielle Kim, our much-loved COMMUNITY CHAMPION! PAST PRESIDENTS OF IAGB We are so humbled that at our opening event of the new year of 2025, we acknowledged and felicitated the past presidents of our beloved organization IAGB! We value their extraordinary contribution to the refinement of the Indian American community engagement & community spirit and their meaningful pursuits to bring the community together as well as presenting the community in a bright spotlight to the mainstream. THANK YOU & CHEERS to all the Presidents of India Association of Greater Boston!!! What a pleasure to have had a few of our beloved past presidents grace the occasion allowing us to felicitate them! Past President Year Mr. Ram Satyaprasad 1975-77 Mr. Indra Deb 1991-93 Dr. Kaplesh Kumar 1995-97 Dr. Anupam Wali 2003-2005 Ms. Rita Shah 2007-2009 Dr. Anil Saigal 2013-2015 Ms. Aditi Taylor 2017-2019 Mr. Sanjay Gowda 2019-2021 Ms. Vaishali Gade 2021-2023 JUDGES FOR OUR COMPETITIONS: THANK YOU! Your thoughtful evaluation, insightful feedback, and professional perspective played a pivotal role in making this competition a success. We deeply appreciate the effort you put into reviewing each participant's work and making the event fair, engaging, and memorable. OUR SPONSORS: WOMEN OF SHAKTI: We had a very compelling event theme this year: "Mission Shakti - Call for Equity & Justice". 'Shakti' means the female principle of divine energy and power. So the theme is dedicated to a call for equity and justice to ensure that women and other genders have equal rights, resources, and opportunities. We gathered a choicest group of refined woman achievers and community alchemists from diverse cultural, professional and ethnic backgrounds who stand tall to our compelling theme of Mission Shakti – Call for Equity & Justice”. It was so humbling to honor the 13 remarkable women whose strength, resilience, and accomplishments are truly inspiring – ones who have set a remarkable example for all of us. THANK YOU, Women of Shakti, for the way you have touched lives, transformed our community, and paved the way for others. Your journey is a testament to your incredible determination, hard work, and unwavering dedication. The way you have turned challenges into opportunities and turned your passion into real, lasting change deserves all the praise of the world!
IAGB would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for your generous support as our sponsors! Your commitment made a significant impact, and we couldn't have achieved such a successful event without your contribution. Your partnership helped create an incredible experience for all attendees, and we are truly grateful for your involvement!
OUR GUESTS OF HONOR – THANK YOU for gracing our event with your presence! You added the spark to the evening!
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