IAPAC's mission is to empower and uplift the Indian American community through education, civic engagement, and collaborative leadership development.

IAPAC is a non-partisan, non-profit 501 ( C ) (3) organization that serves as a platform for dialogue,
representing the voice of over 200,000 Indian Americans in the Greater Houston area.

The Indian American community is a significant and growing force in politics and civic life, being the fastest-growing Asian American group in Greater Houston. Indian Americans are more likely to be registered to vote than the general population in the region, and they are also more likely to vote. In the 2020 presidential election, over 70% of Indian American voters in Greater Houston cast a ballot.

Indian Americans make significant contributions across various sectors in the United States, reflecting the community’s broad impact. In STEM fields—close to 38% of Indian immigrants work in technology, science, and engineering. Additionally, approximately 17% of the nation’s physicians are of Indian origin, playing a crucial role in healthcare. 72 unicorn startups (out of 648 in the US) are led by Indian migrants, with a total value exceeding $195 billion. Indian Americans contribute $300 billion in tax revenues annually and constitute about 5.1 million Indian Americans represent the Indian diaspora in the US.

In addition to the growing number of Indian Americans holding elected office, they are also active members of various community organizations that work on political and civic engagement.

IAPAC seeks to bridge the gap between elected officials and the growing Indian American community.

References for the statistics on Indian American contributions:
  1. Population and Education: Pew Research Center’s “Key facts about Asian Americans” provides in-depth demographic and educational data on
    Asian American communities, including Indian Americans. Pew Research
  2. Income and Economic Impact: The U.S. Census Bureau publishes annual data on income by ethnicity, showing the median household income for Indian Americans. Additional insights on economic impact can be found in the “State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders” report by the Center for American Progress. U.S. Census Bureau | Center for American Progress
  3. STEM and Healthcare: The American Community Survey (ACS) provides data on occupations by ethnicity, revealing the high percentage of Indian Americans in STEM and healthcare roles. American Community Survey
  4. Public Service and Politics: Information on Indian American political participation can be found through reports by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and organizations like the Indian American Impact Project. AALDEF | Indian American Impact

Our Goals

Promote election
participation

Empower Indian Americans to become
citizens, register to vote, and run for
political office.

Encourage civic
engagement

Conduct public forums with elected
officials to both address concerns and
enhance civic awareness.

Foster US-India
Relations

Foster better understanding and
relations between the US and India
by encouraging visits to India.

Advocate for
community concerns

Educating elected officials on
issues concerning the Indian
American community.