Patriotism
IANT celebrated 46th India Day amidst thousands of community members
India Association of North Texas (IANT) celebrated the 46th India Day in commemoration of 74th India’s Republic Day at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas, USA. The Dignitaries of the event were Consul General of India in Houston Sh. Aseem R. Mahajan, Texas State Rep’s Ana Marie Ramos, Matt Shaheen and Salman Bhojani. City of Richardson Mayor Paul Walker and Council Members Joe Corcoran, Ken Huchenrider, Arefin Shamsul, City of Garland Mayor Scott LeMay, City of Frisco Council Member Laura Rummel, Frisco ISD Board of Trustee Gopal Ponangi, City of Little Elm Council Member Tony Singh, City of Irving Mayor Proterm Al Zapanta, City of Plano Mayor John Muns.
Congressman Collin Allred could not join; however, he has sent IANT a very inspiring letter of support. The event started off with the Indian National Anthem and American National Anthem followed by 65 Spectacular programs depicting the rich glorious culture and heritage of various art and dance forms of India by more than 800 performers (kids and Adults) amidst thousands of community members at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.
The Dignitaries were felicitated by the IANT President Dinesh Hooda, IANT Board & IANT Trustees and the performers were recognized with the trophies. IANT President Dinesh Hooda thanked the IANT Board members, volunteers , Choreographers and the performers for making this event a grand success.
Dinesh also thanked the sponsors for their generous contributions to IANT in the year 2023 and promised to take the IANT to next level. IANT Board of Trustee Chair Indu Reddy Mandadi thanked the Board for their untiring efforts for the last three months in making the event a grand success. Indu also thanked sponsors and assured the Board of Trustees would strive to support the organization to their best.
Counsul General of India (Houston) Aseem R. Mahajan and the other dignitaries praised the IANT Board members for their voluntary contribution via various socio-cultural and charity programs to the community at large in the DFW Metroplex and congratulated the Board for making the 46th India Day event a grand success.
About IANT
The India Association of North Texas (IANT) is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization, established in 1962 and incorporated in 1976. Its primary purpose is to serve the cultural and educational needs of the North Texas Indian community. IANT is an umbrella organization in the DFW Area for Indian diaspora.
IANT’s vision has been to serve our Indian community. For the past 61 years we have served and engaged the Indian American community through various services, programs, community representation.
IANT supports the community by celebrating India’s Republic day and India’s Independence Day, Texas size. In addition to Consular camps, Health Camps, Women’s Day celebration, Gandhi Jayanti, Gandhi Peace Walk, Yoga day, Painting Competition and We also provide support and guidance to the Indian American community.
