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.