August 15 Declared ‘India Day’ Across Massachusetts And Boston

BOSTON, MA – Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has declared August 15 as ‘India Day’, honoring India’s Independence Day and recognizing the contributions of Indian Americans to the state’s economy, culture and public life.

Healey signed the proclamation on August 1, marking August 15 as the anniversary of India’s independence in 1947. Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll and Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin also endorsed the proclamation, calling on residents across the state to observe and celebrate India Day.

The proclamation acknowledged the global Indian diaspora, noting that over 36 million people of Indian origin live outside India, including more than five million in the United States. It also highlighted the role of the Indian American community in Massachusetts in areas such as entrepreneurship, public service, education, innovation, healthcare and scientific research.

“The Indian American population in Massachusetts has made significant contributions in fields such as medicine, science, technology, education, business and public service, enriching the cultural and economic fabric of the Commonwealth,” the proclamation stated.

It further noted that the Indian American community in Massachusetts commemorates the occasion with events celebrating India’s cultural heritage, democratic values, and commitment to progress.

Separately, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has also declared August 15 as ‘India Day’ in the city, reinforcing recognition of the Indian American community at the municipal level. (IANS)