Indian Diaspora Council - Netherlands

18/03/2026

Op woensdag 18 maart 2026 zijn de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen. Alles wat u moet weten om te gaan stemmen, kunt u hier lezen.

17/03/2026

27/09/2025

🌍✨ Join us at the FCCI Diaspora Conference in Rotterdam, in collaboration with stichting APNA. The conference ia followed by a Grand Diwali Festival with amazing food and celebrations! 🎉

Check the poster for details and grab your tickets here
👉 APNA Diwali Festival 2025

https://www.dedoelen.nl/nl/agenda/apna-divali-familie-festival-2025-s7s9

Let’s come together to celebrate community, culture, and Diwali! 🪔✨

26/01/2025

Dear members and friends of the Indian Diaspora Council Netherlands,
Happy new year! We are excited to launch the first edition of our 2025 newsletter and cordially invite you to share it with your networks. This edition features a series of insightful contributions from our valued IDC members, reflecting the richness of our community.

The newsletter begins with a thoughtful foreword by Mr. Jasbir Singh, which paves the way for the enriching content that follows. You will find compelling articles by Ms Pranita Deshpande, Mr Hemant Mishra and Ms Chaitali Sengupta, each offering valuable insights and perspectives.
A brief description of the events organized by BGT, NLTC and other active organizations in NL, also in the newsletter.
We are also excited to share details about upcoming events hosted by our member organizations. These events provide wonderful opportunities to connect, participate and celebrate together as a community.
We encourage all members to contribute articles for future editions and share updates on their upcoming events. Your involvement is essential to make this newsletter a lively and informative platform for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support and active participation. Together, let's make 2025 a year of growth and unity for our community!
Kind regards,
Hemant Mishra
Indian Diaspora Council Netherlands

Foundation for Critical Choices for India
Netherlands Embassy in India
India in Netherlands (Embassy of India, The Hague)
Indian Diaspora Council - Netherlands
Indian Expats in The Netherlands
The VOICE NL
Netherlands Telugu Community - NLTC
Bridging the Gap Foundation
The India Foundation - IF
The Netherlands-India Association (NIA)

01/10/2024

Empowering Indian Diaspora Through Sports 🇮🇳🏏

On September 28, 2024, the Indian Diaspora Council (IDC/FIDE), the Foundation for Critical Choices for India (FCCI) joined forces for a special event to celebrate the power of sports in uniting communities. Panel discussions, a cricket match, and inspiring speeches highlighted the role of sports in personal development and social integration.



Netherlands Embassy in India
Foundation for Critical Choices for India

26/09/2024

Delighted to share the definitive program for the sports conference to be held on Saturday 28th September. Please do register and bring your friends and family together. It is very different setting this time where we are combining conference and the friendly cricket match.

The free registration link is http://tiny.cc/IDC-FCCI-Sports

12/09/2024

📢 Join Us for an Exciting Event on Sports and Cricket! 🏏🎉

🗓️ Date: 28th September
⏰ Time: 2 PM onwards
📍 Location: Sparta Cricket Club , Sportpark Bermweg
Bermweg 141
2907 LE Capelle aan den IJssel

Join us for an afternoon filled with informative sessions, interactive Q&A, and plenty of fun! Enjoy snacks and drinks while watching thrilling cricket matches between men’s and women’s teams! 🏅🍿🥤

🎟️ Free Registration and free parking – Don’t miss out!

Register now and be a part of this exciting cricket experience!

To foster community spirit, promote social integration, and highlight the significance of sports in professional and personal development

26/05/2024

On May 24, 2024, the 12th Indian diaspora conference commemorating India's 75th Republic anniversary was held, featuring prominent speakers and thought-provoking discussions. A special speech was delivered by the Deputy Ambassador of the Indian mission on "India’s Republic at 75: Reflections and the Vision for 2050." The theme presentation, "India's Republic at 75: Achievements and the Vision for 2050," was delivered by Mr. Ram Lakhina, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Critical Choices of India (FCCI) and founding member of Foundation of Indian Diaspora Europe. Mr. Thijs Reuten, Member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands, addressed the conference on "India and EU: Natural Partners in Transition of India Towards Developed Nation Status." Additionally, H.E. Mr. Eric Niehe, Former Ambassador of the Netherlands to India, discussed "India’s Transition Towards a Developed Country – Possibilities and Challenges." The event highlighted India's progress and its future aspirations, fostering a dialogue on international cooperation and development.

The conference further delved into "India’s Transition Towards a Developed Country: Possibilities and Challenges," a topic that sparked insightful discussions among the attendees. The dialogue emphasized the significant strides India has made over the past 75 years and the ambitious vision set for 2050. Key challenges such as infrastructure development, economic reforms, technological advancements, and sustainable growth were discussed, highlighting the multifaceted approach required to achieve developed nation status.

Athird segment of the conference focused on "Harnessing the Indian Diaspora’s Potential Towards This Goal." This discussion recognized the crucial role the global Indian community can play in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and strengthening international relations. The diaspora's contributions in terms of investment, knowledge transfer, and cultural exchange were seen as pivotal in India's development journey.

The event also featured a fruitful panel discussion with industry leaders and political figures. This panel brought together diverse perspectives from business, governance, and academia to explore collaborative strategies for overcoming obstacles and leveraging opportunities. The participants shared insights on policy reforms, private sector involvement, and international partnerships, underscoring the collective effort needed to propel India towards its vision for 2050.

India in Netherlands (Embassy of India, The Hague) Foundation for Critical Choices for India

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Netherlands)

The event was live on FCCI Facebook. The full recording can be viewed on

https://youtu.be/jSsDTzOKuGE

20/05/2024

Last 15 tickets left!!

This Friday, 24th May, the Foundation of Indian Diaspora Europe, together with the Foundation of Critical Choices of India and the Indian Diaspora Council, NL, is hosting our 12th Diaspora Conference. We’d love to see you there.

Join us as we celebrate and evaluate 75 years of the Indian Republic on 24th May 2024 at 12:00 PM. Be ready for great speeches by our dignitaries and informative panel.

See you on 24th May!

Registration is compulsory and Free
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Let's gather to honor and reflect on the 75 years of the Indian Republic at our upcoming conference!