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.

FIA believes that youths are the building blocks of our future; therefore, their involvement is essential to the preservation of our culture and heritage

 FIA Achievements in 1st 30 days 

·         FIA Education team has signed up as a partner with Westerville, Ohio department, Columbus Education departments.

 ·         FIA has signed a agreement to adopt Elementary School in Westerville School district.

 ·         FIA has signed up OHIO State university for Summer Computer camps. Indian Residents in Central ohio can sign up here

 ·         FIA has signed up with Ohio State Diary Industry for tours. Sign up here

 ·         FIA team has signed up with Ohio State Youth and Community Programs for grades 1-12 For more info click here , here or here

 ·         Indian kids can sign up for MUSIC Workshops. Sign up here

 ·         FIA New Website is launched to attract businesses and Advertisers in Central Ohio

 ·         FIA has formed new Committees- Health and Wellness, Chamber of Commerce, Sports and Women' Forum in this year 2010.

Amongst the many achievements that FIA has enjoyed over the years are:


• Presentation of Indian music performances by internationally acclaimed Indian musicians: Pundit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, and Pundit Jas Raj to the people of Central Ohio.

• Participation at the AMERIFLORA Expo in Columbus in 1989.

• Raising thousands of dollars for March of Dimes through regular participation in the Annual WALKAMERICA walk-a-thons. The Columbus Dispatch and the Mayor of the City of Columbus recognized FIA's community service with the Outstanding Community Service Award.

• Participation in the Annual Asian Festival for the last six years. FIA displays Asian Indian art, handicrafts, culture, and culinary variety through cultural and food booths, crafts exhibits, presentation of dances from various parts of India, and lectures and demonstrations of Yoga.

• Celebration of 50 years of India's independence in 1997 by presentation of a 104-volume set of the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi to The Columbus Public Library.

• Presentation of Mark Twain In India in 1997.

• Participation in the Annual International Festival for the last seventeen years.

• Publication of literature, booklets, and brochures to answer questions about India's past, and its present, as one of the foremost industrial economies in the world.

• Recognition of outstanding Asian Indians and other leaders for their contribution to promoting the understanding of India.

• Welcoming of the Ambassador of India in 1999.

• Starting in August 1999 organized India Festival each year with a variety of entertainment programs presenting folk dances from various parts of India, Indian contemporary music, crafts and food booths, health fair, Fashion Show, and Antakshri.

• Since the year 2000, FIA commemorates the birthdays of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi by undertaking community service projects with Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

• Conducted the first ever Visa Camp in Columbus in May, 2001.

• Raised $82,000 for the Gujarat Earthquake Relief Fund with the help of the Central Ohio community.

• Started the annual celebration of India's Republic Day in 2000. This celebration includes the hoisting of the Indian flag at the Ohio State Capitol.

• Celebrating 25th Anniversary of the organization.

• Celebrating 10th Annual India Festival, a signature event started by FIA in 1999