About Us
For over 30 years, the India Association of Rhode island (IARI) has firmly established itself as the oldest and the preeminent social, cultural, and general welfare organization of the Indian-American community of Rhode Island and the surrounding areas.
As a result of the unstinting efforts of the many volunteers who have given of themselves so selflessly over these many years, the IARI's activities have showcased the best of India’s culture and are popular with our community as well as non-Indian Americans. Equally successful have been IARI’s fundraising campaigns. Thanks to these extensive efforts, our community is recognized today – among the general population and elected officials – as one of the more influential and progressive ethnic communities of Rhode Island.
Most importantly, IARI has allowed a generation of youths to learn about and express their cultural heritage, serving as young ambassadors to the larger American community.
IARI would like to thank our tireless volunteer officers and the strong support all of our supporters.
Owing to various other personal and professional commitments, the executive committee that served during the last calendar year – Dr. Puneet Sud, President, Dr. Rajiv Nehra, Vice President, Dr. Shalini Mansharamani, Treasurer, and Mr. Uttam Narsu, Secretary – resigned effective December 31, 2008.
To fill the gap between now and January 1, 2010 and thereby ensure continuity in the management of the association, a quorum of the IARI Trustees has agreed to appoint an interim executive committee.
The interim executive committee members are as follows:
President: Sharad Bhatia
Vice-President: Dr. Ravi Chander
Secretary: Uttam Narsu
Treasurer: Dr. Shalini Mansharamani
Members at Large: Rita Gandhi, Sanjiv Dhar, Sanjay Pande
The Board of Trustees:
Sudhir Bansal, MD
Hirak Biswas
P Chougule, MD
Kirit Desai, MD
UC Shah, MD
Surinder Sharma, MD
IARI can be contacted at:
IARI
PO Box 836
Raynham Center, MA 02768
Email: iari@indiari.org