GOPIO Dallas

We are delighted to share a special message from Mr. Prakash Shah, International President of GOPIO, as excitement builds for the upcoming GOPIO Dallas Chapter Launch on Sunday, 29th March.

Mr. Shah highlighted the significance of Dallas as a key city with a vibrant and sizable Indian diaspora in Texas. He emphasized the importance of making this launch a great success and expressed his enthusiasm to participate in this milestone event.

The Dallas chapter launch marks another important step in strengthening connections within the global Indian community and fostering collaboration, leadership, and cultural engagement.

We look forward to welcoming community leaders, professionals, and members of the Indian diaspora to be part of this memorable occasion.

This International Women’s Day, GOPIO Dallas proudly celebrates the strength, leadership, and inspiration of women who continue to uplift our community and shape a brighter future.

From leading with heart to inspiring change, the women of Dallas embody resilience, courage, and vision. Their voices, achievements, and dedication continue to empower generations and strengthen our global Indian diaspora.

Rise up, shine bright — Dallas women are lighting the way.
Strong, proud, and bold, GOPIO women inspire us every day.

To all the incredible Dallas sisters who dream big and lead with purpose, today we celebrate you.

Happy International Women’s Day from GOPIO Dallas.

The GOPIO Dallas team was honored to hear insights from Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), as he reflected on the journey and impact of the organization since its founding.

Mr. Abraham shared that GOPIO was established in 1989, when over 3,000 delegates from the Indian diaspora gathered in New York for the First Convention of People of Indian Origin. During its early years, the organization focused strongly on addressing human rights issues affecting people of Indian origin worldwide.

Over the decades, the Indian diaspora has grown significantly, with communities becoming an integral part of the mainstream in many countries. Today, GOPIO continues to move forward as both an activist and advocacy organization, working to protect and advance the interests of the global Indian community.

Mr. Abraham also highlighted a significant milestone in GOPIO’s history: the organization was among the first to propose the concept of dual nationality for Indians abroad, which eventually led to the creation of the PIO Card and the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) program.

Looking ahead, the GOPIO team is excited to announce the formation of a new GOPIO Dallas chapter in Dulles, Texas. With over 100 chapters worldwide, this new chapter will further strengthen engagement with the Indian diaspora.

The Indian community in Texas represents an important and vibrant segment of the Indian American and global diaspora community, and GOPIO looks forward to expanding collaboration and initiatives in the region.

- Official Inauguration
- March 29
- 2:30 PM
- Bharatiya Diwas Niwas

The GOPIO Dallas team looks forward to welcoming members of the community to this special occasion.