Inder Singh (community leader)

Inder Singh (October 1, 1932 – September 27, 2019) was a writer and active community leader.[1] Starting in his local community and later moving to the national and then to the global arena, he spent a lifetime bringing the Indian community together.[2] He was hailed as a social entrepreneur.[3] He helped network the global Indian Diaspora through education and outreach.[4] He lobbied extensively for the issues faced by the Indian diaspora. He rallied the support from his community and government leaders to ensure that the Indian diaspora is well represented in their new countries.[5]

Mr. Singh was the chairman of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO).[6] He also co-founded the Asian & Pacific American Republicans Coalition which became an officially chartered organ of the California Republican Party.[7] In the late 1990s, he was involved with the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging. With offices in most states, the National Body of Asian Americans caters to the needs of Asian seniors. In 1981, Mr. Singh founded the Federation of Indian American Associations (FIA) of Southern California. He also co-founded the Indian Association of Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley). In 1987, Mr. Singh founded the Indian American Heritage Foundation (IAHF), a society that celebrates and honors academic excellence and achievements of children of Indian origin.[8]

History

Mr. Singh, was born October 1, 1932. He is a resident of Los Angeles, CA (USA). Mr. Singh is married, has two children, and two grandchildren. He continues his community work through GOPIO, IAHF and writing articles on the Indian Diaspora.[1]

Accomplishments

Inder Singh held these positions.

  1. GOPIO[9] - Chairman,[10] President 2004-2009
  2. IAHF - Chairman [11]
  3. Formed the Global Punjabi Diaspora - 2001
  4. NFIA[12] - Chairman - 1992-1996
  5. NFIA - President - 1988-1992
  6. National Asian Pacific Center on Aging[13] - Board Member- 1995-2001
  7. India Association of Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley) - co-founder - 1999 [14]
  8. National Asian Pacific Center on Aging - Vice Chair - 1998-1999
  9. Federation of Indian American Associations of Southern California [15]- founder - 1981
  10. Spearheaded the re-dedication ceremony of the Temecula post office building to Dalip Singh Saund Post Office Building[16]

Bibliography
  1. Tribute to Pioneers, Patriots and Gadar Heroes
  2. Gadar – Overseas Indians Attempt to Free India from British Serfdom
  3. Remembering Gadar Movement On its 98th Anniversary
  4. Naturalization Saga: Indians in America
  5. Bhagat Singh Thind: The Legacy of an Indian Pioneer
  6. Dalip S. Saund, The First Asian in U.S. Congress
  7. Indian Americans Role in India’s Independence Movement
  8. Indians in America
  9. Canadian Universities seek more Indian Students
  10. Mobilizing the Indian American Community
  11. Anjlie Gupta Wins Top India Heritage Award
  12. NRIs congraulate Prof Kartar Singh [17] for Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
  13. Struggle of Indians for US Citizenship
  14. Indian Americans Role in India’s Independence Movement

References
  1. "Inder Singh, President GOPIO-2008, Chairman GOPIO- 2009". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  2. "GOPIO Makes Rapid Strides UNDER INDER SINGH". June 2009. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  3. Singh, Gary (August 30, 2008). "Inder Singh – A Social Entrepreneur". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  4. "LA-Indiacenter". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  5. Singh, Inder. "Relevance of Kolkata Memorial with Voluntary Indian Emigration". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  6. "GOPIO TEAM". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  7. "Inder Singh, The Pioneer". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  8. "Indian American Heritage Foundation". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  9. "GOPIO News, Special Bulletin". December 5, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  10. "GOPIO-Int'l Elects New Executive Council". Dec 19, 2011. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  11. "Indian American students honored for excellence". India Post. May 16, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  12. "NFIA - National Federation of Indian American Associations". Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  13. "National Asian Pacific Center on Aging". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  14. "Valley Celebrates India Independence Day". Aug 21, 2010. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  15. "FIAs Join to Form Indian Community of Southern California". Nov 23, 2011. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  16. Singh, Inder (2000). "Dalip S. Saund, The First Asian in U.S. Congress". Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  17. Kartar Singh ~ Musical Messenger, dedicates life to revival of Gurmat Sangeet | SikhNet
  1. Mini PBDs Held Outside India Far Better Than The Big India Event January, 2012
  2. Inder Singh - Building a Heritage April, 2011
  3. Leading the Overseas Indians January, 2011
  4. Inder Singh – A Social Entrepreneur August, 2008
  5. Arrival Party July, 2007
  6. GOPIO joins in Arrival Day celebrations June, 2007
  7. Flag Bearer June, 2006
  8. http://www.ovguide.com/inder-singh-9202a8c04000641f800000000db0d636#%5B%5D
  9. http://www.indiaempire.com/v1/2011/August/InderSingh.asp
  10. http://www.indiaempire.com/v1/2011/October/InderSingh.asp
  11. http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5262314%5B%5D
  12. http://www.pravasitoday.com/tag/gopio-chairman-inder-singh
  13. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-29/us-canada-news/29828974_1_bank-accounts-offshore-accounts-gopio/2
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