National Council of Indian Australians

Registry of Indians In Australia

NCIA - Background

Indian Australians have made wide ranging and significant contributions to many aspects of the Australian society, economy and culture.

National Council of Indian Australians ( NCIA ) represents a large number of successful Australian of Indian origin and descent that are now part of the Australian society and is the voice of such Indian Australians

NCIA is a non-political organization whose membership and support comes the entire spectrum of people of Indian origin regardless of their state or region of origin in India. These very attributes are a source of fundamental strength for NCIA

Objectives

  • Represent, protect and advance the interests of Indian Australians
  • Promote and enhance the positive image of Indian Australians
  • Promote social harmony
  • Promote close economic, political and social ties between Australia and India
  • Provide advice, guidance and mentorship to the members of the Indian Diaspora in Australia

Activities

NCIA interacts with various agencies and elements of Australian Federal, State and as well elements and organs of Government of India to promote its objectives.

NCIA also interacts with community organizations and professional bodies and associations in Australia, India and other countries.

An important aspect of activities of NCIA is interaction with Australian and Indian media to promote and present a balanced perspective on various issues of interest to the Indian Diaspora.

Founding Co-Chairpersons and President

NCIA has started with several prominent founding members from all states of Australia who constitute the initial committee and who will manage the organization for twenty four months. Dr Yadu Singh and Ravi Bhatia are the founding Co-Chairpersons of NCIA and Vasan Srinivasan is the founding President/Secretary of NCIA .