GIC Programs

Centers of Excellence

Specialized centers led by Chairs and Co-Chairs advancing education, culture, health, innovation, and service for the global Indian diaspora.

Global Indian Council (GIC) Inc. operates through dedicated Centers of Excellence — each focused on a vital area of diaspora life. Click any center to view its poster, leadership, and program details.

Our Centers

Affiliation & Org. Development — Center of Excellence
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Affiliation & Org. Development

Chair: Srikumar Menon (Former Ambassador)

Affiliate local Indian and Indian ethnic organizations under the umbrella of GIC to support them and give a global reach.

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Arts, Culture and Heritage — Center of Excellence
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Arts, Culture and Heritage

Chair: Dr. Jija Madhavan Harisingh, IPS, DGP (Retd.)

Promote and preserve Indian cultural values, ethics, arts, and heritage across diaspora communities worldwide.

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Business Development — Center of Excellence
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Business Development

Chair: Dr. J. Rajmohan Pillai

Connect entrepreneurs and professionals to build strong business ties for mutual benefit and economic growth.

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Charity and Humanity — Center of Excellence
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Charity and Humanity

Chair: T.K. Vijayan, Oman

Organize philanthropic activities in a unified manner to support those in need and strengthen communities.

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Cinema & Visual Media — Center of Excellence
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Cinema & Visual Media

Chair: Center Committee — Media & Visual

Advance Indian cinema and visual storytelling, including GIC's award-winning debut film "The Foot Prints."

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Civic Engagement and Community Outreach — Center of Excellence
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Civic Engagement and Community Outreach

Chair: Yeldho Peter & Attorney Soji John, PhD

Engage in non-political civic activities and community outreach for the benefit of society at large.

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Digitization, Data & Cyber Security — Center of Excellence
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Digitization, Data & Cyber Security

Chair: Sharath K. Edathil & Chandu Nallur

Drive digital transformation, data management, and cybersecurity awareness across the global Indian network.

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Education, Language and Literature — Center of Excellence
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Education, Language and Literature

Chair: Prof. K.P. Mathew, Prof. Abraham Varghese & Dr. Kurien Thomas

Promote education, language, literature, and programs such as the International Spelling Bee.

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Environmental and Sustainability — Center of Excellence
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Environmental and Sustainability

Chair: Dr. Eliza Mammen Prasad & Dr. Pradeep Nayar

Support environmental issues and sustainability, including net-zero and renewable energy innovation seminars.

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Committees, Affiliates & Projects

Committees — Center of Excellence

Committees

Governing and program committees at global, national, state, and chapter levels.

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Affiliated Organizations — Center of Excellence

Affiliated Organizations

Partner Indian and Indian ethnic organizations affiliated under the GIC umbrella.

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Projects — Center of Excellence

Projects

Community projects and initiatives undertaken across countries and chapters.

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Featured Programs

Highlighted Initiatives

Programs and milestones featured across GIC Centers of Excellence.

Arts, Culture and Heritage

Cultural preservation & events

Business Development

Entrepreneur & professional network

Cinema & Visual Media

"The Foot Prints" — award-winning film

Education, Language and Literature

Spelling Bee & language initiatives

Environmental and Sustainability

Net-Zero 2050 & renewable energy seminars

Health & Wellness

Center of Excellence program

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