FIA was established in 1983 to bring together all of the Central Ohio Asian Indian Associations in existence at that time. The goal was to unite the various member organizations, as well as co-ordinate the cultural, educational, social, economic, and community affairs of people of Asian Indian origin in Central Ohio.

With the support of all the cultural organizations, and the growing Indian community, the Federation of Asian Indian Associations (FIA) defines the presence of the Indian community in Central Ohio. FIA works diligently to involve all generations of Indians in activities involving social and cultural exchange. There should be no cultural barrier to compete in this Land of Opportunity.

• Explore, experience and learn about Indian culture and heritage.
• Leadership and team building amongst youth through sports.
• Promote health and fitness
• Free Health Fair
• Generate economic activity of over $100,000.
• Encourage local young talent.
• Encourage leadership and team building among youth through sports
  and cultural programs.
• Involve young local talent in folk dance, musical instruments, singing and stage performances
• Talent Hunt Competition.
• Foster cooperation between local organizations.
• Food Festivals
• Social commmunity activities
• Educational after school programs
• Discover India programs
• Provide the one and only open platform for all Central Ohio residents to explore, experience and learn about Indian culture and heritage

• Excellent opportunity for exposure to diverse audience.
• 12th year of India Festival and its continued growth speaks about its popularity.
• Asian Indians have the highest per capita income amongst minority groups.
• Market your products and services to Asian Indians from all over Ohio at a single event.
• Tap into a growing community. Asian Indian population in Ohio grew by 86% (US Census 2000).
• FIA is a non-profit 501(c ) org.
• Support an organization that has served the Ohio community for the 26 years.
• Continued participation annually of in exvess of 20,000 people 

To provide a unique platform for Ohioans to explore, experience, and embrace the culture and heritage of India. And to foster interaction between mainstream organizations and the local Asian Indian community to strengthen mutual cooperation learn more.

Provide a place for Ohioans to get together in a fun and exciting atmosphere to appreciate the ways in which Asian Indians add to the diversity of our state. Achieve wide recognition of the contributions Asian Indians make through their many professional, religious, cultural, social, educational, and civic organizations. Provide an opportunity to the citizens of Ohio to experience Asian Indian culture, enjoy Indian cuisine, enjoy shopping, and experience the uniqueness of Indian heritage. Increase awareness of Indian culture and heritage to promote peace and harmony in the community through education.

India Festival is hosted by Federation of Asian Indian Associations (FIA), whose mission is to create awareness about the Indian culture and adding to the cultural diversity of Ohio. FIA hosts many events throughout the year in Central Ohio that involves the local community in productive activities. FIA also organizes a Cricket Tournament, a community picnic and fundraisers for worthy causes. The festival is a one of its kind event presented by Indian community in Central Ohio annually. This event brings the diversity of Asian Indian culture with all its splendor and Indian entertainment to central Ohio. India festival attracts the largest gathering of the Indian community in a single event in Columbus from Ohio and surrounding states. The event is extremely popular among the Ohio locals in Columbus and surrounding areas attracting college students, faculties, health professionals, vendors from across the country, entertainers, artists, people interested in Indian culture, those seeking Indian style entertainment and ethnic artifacts. This event offers an excellent opportunity to businesses to increase exposure of their products and services to the diverse audience at India festival learn more.