Initiatives
Diwali Stamp
In 2016, Indiaspora spearheaded a campaign which led to the United States Postal Service (USPS) releasing an official postal stamp commemorating Diwali.
The release of this stamp in 2016 was the successful culmination of a long-sought goal of the Indian-American community, behind which Indiaspora and many other people and organizations put in unyielding and resolute effort. Indiaspora sincerely thanks the huge army of volunteers who in the best traditions of American democracy, made this day a reality.
“Indiaspora lauds Rep. Maloney for introducing House Resolutions in Congresses to urge USPS to release the Diwali Stamp. Her efforts played an important role in the eventual achievement of this cherished objective of the Indian-American community. This also shows the maturation of the Indian-American community that is now three million strong! We have come of age and are getting more engaged in community issues and also becoming more politically active.”
“I am thrilled that the United States Postal Service has issued a stamp to celebrate Diwali. Nearly a billion people around the world celebrate this Festival of Lights, including two million right here in the U.S., and this stamp represents the hard work and achievements of all Indian-Americans.”
