The Indian American Leadership Council (IALC) seeks to provide a unified voice for Indian Americans in the main stream decision making process. It was founded in the early 90's to promote political awareness and protect the civil rights of Indian American citizens and immigrants. The IALC is incorporated in Maryland as a non-profit organization.

Mission & Goals:  

• The IALC promotes educational, socio-economic, political and technological initiatives to empower the Indian-American community  the United States. 

• It facilitates networks and forums for citizens--resident and/or immigrants  through which they can exchange expertise, share resources, offer global perspectives and accept opportunities for leadership in the mainstream community.. 

• The IALC designs, develops, implements, monitors and evaluates programs and projects which will identify, foster and strengthen the community and enhance domestic partnerships or international initiatives. 

• The organization will document, disseminate, and develop an information data base to equip community leaders and grassroots activist to identify and fulfill their civic, economic, socio-cultural and political objectives. 

• The IALC will forge alliances with mainstream organizations, civil rights groups and/or ethnic associations to promote social responsibility, seek economic equity, and support political action through education and advocacy.

•  The organizational leadership will identify Indian Americans who have leadership abilities and support them to be future leaders. 

• The IALC will actively participate in voter registration drives, grassroots  campaigns and provide services for new Americans.