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
Health & Wellness
Chair: Dr. Jacob Eapen, MD, MPH
Advance healthcare awareness, wellness programs, and health initiatives for diaspora families and communities.
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Marginalized Community
Chair: Dr. Narayanan Kutty
Support and empower marginalized communities through outreach, advocacy, and inclusive programs.
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Media, Publicity & Publications
Chair: Dr. Mathew Joys
Coordinate media relations, publicity, publications, and the Loka Bharat Dhwani newsletter.
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Pravasi, Legal, NRI and OCI Issues
Chair: Dr./Adv. Rajeev Rajadhani
Advocate for issues important to the Indian diaspora as a unified voice on NRI, OCI, and legal matters.
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Science & Engineering
Chair: Dr. Milind Thomas & Uday Zokarkar
Promote science, engineering, and innovation while recognizing contributions to society.
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Women Empowerment
Chair: Sosamma Andrews, Dr. Shruti Nada Podar & Alice Manjery
Empower women through leadership programs, celebrations, and initiatives advancing equality and opportunity.
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Youth Empowerment & Student Leadership
Chair: Dr. Narayan Janga, Teresa Joy & Agness Joy
Connect, support, and empower youth and students worldwide through leadership and educational programs.
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Committees, Affiliates & Projects
Committees
Governing and program committees at global, national, state, and chapter levels.
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Affiliated Organizations
Partner Indian and Indian ethnic organizations affiliated under the GIC umbrella.
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Projects
Community projects and initiatives undertaken across countries and chapters.
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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
Join a Center of Excellence
Connect with GIC to volunteer, lead, or participate in programs that serve the Indian diaspora worldwide.