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The Indian diaspora represents a dynamic network of 5.1 million people including 2.8 million first-generation immigrants (Photo: Shutterstock)
Kamala Harris’ presidential run against the Republican Grand Old Party (GOP) has brought the numerically small but high-achieving Indian diaspora in the US under the spotlight.
Kamala Harris’ mother, Shyamala Gopalan, embodies the spirit of the Indian diaspora in the US. Arriving in the US in the late 1950s, she took a bold step into a new world, driven by her belief in education and pursuit of opportunity. Gopalan’s legacy is one of resilience, shaping her daughter into a leader who stands as a testament to the contributions of the Indian-American community.
Today, Indian Americans are increasingly being nominated to senior public service positions, occupying over 4.4 per cent of the positions while the diaspora makes up a mere 1.5 per cent of the US population, as per the latest Impact Report by Indiaspora, a US-based non-profit organisation.
The diaspora’s influence, spanning from leadership roles in businesses to driving economic growth has been remarkable in recent years. Annually, they contribute $300 billion in tax revenues to the US federal treasury.
Sixteen of the Fortune 500 companies are currently led by chief executives of Indian origin, managing enterprises that generated around 978 billion in revenues and employing 2.5 million people…
