Who We Are

At Asia Society India Centre, our purpose extends beyond India to encompass South Asia in all its dynamism and complexity. We bring together diverse perspectives on modern Asia to cultivate a nuanced understanding of Asia-Pacific affairs. Our mission is to cultivate Asia Competence for our members and the public: an interest in and comprehension of Asian culture, geopolitics, history and current affairs at par with the historical importance placed on the West. Our programming initiatives include art caravans, public lectures, business discussions, policy roundtables, leadership programmes, cultural summits, musical performances, film screenings, and an annual gala honouring Asian artists.

About Asia Society

Founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Asia Society is a nonpartisan, nonprofit institution with major centers and public buildings in New York, Hong Kong, and Houston, and offices in Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, San Francisco, Seoul, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. We are dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context. Across the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, the Asia Society provides insight, generates ideas, and promotes collaboration to address present challenges and create a shared future.