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{{toplink|url=http://indiacouncil.org/|name=indiacouncil.org}}[[File:CouncilofIndianOrganizations.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A scene from the Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia's Festival of India.]] | {{toplink|url=http://indiacouncil.org/|name=indiacouncil.org}}[[File:CouncilofIndianOrganizations.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A scene from the Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia's Festival of India.]] | ||
CIO, Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia, is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization formed primarily for cultural and educational purposes. | CIO, '''Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia''', is a '''non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization formed primarily for cultural and educational purposes'''. | ||
Specifically, its aims and objectives are: | Specifically, its aims and objectives are: | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 14 January 2022
CIO, Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia, is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization formed primarily for cultural and educational purposes.
Specifically, its aims and objectives are:
- To provide a common platform to the various member organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area for pursuing their common goals and sharing their concerns.
- To promote, coordinate, and support joint efforts in the social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities of the member organizations.
- To provide civic and political education to the people of Indian origin and encourage greater participation by them in public affairs and to enhance their contribution to the society at large.
- To foster friendship and understanding between people of ASIAN-Indian origin and others.
- To act as a spokesperson for the Asian Indian community.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's Mission page.
In The News
- Celebration of independence showcases Indian culture in Philly (photos), Newsworks, August 15, 2017.
- Despite El Carnaval cancellation, organizers expect other Philly cultural events to go on, Newsworks, March 21, 2017.
Info
- Annual Event: Festival of India
- Member Organizations: Member Organizations