GOPIO – Global Organization of People of Indian Origin

Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles

H.E High commissioner of Mauritius in Delhi alongwith MP from Mauritius

Hon. Minister Shri Dilip Jaiswal. Minister of Industry , Govt.of Bihar

Hon. Minister of Infrastructure , Govt. Of Mauritius Alongwith His Wife
And Two Colleagues

Chairmen of Bhartiya Legal Support Foundation

Late Shri Raj Purohit Ji, Senior BJP Leader of Maharashtra

GOPIO International Chairman Mr. Thomas Abraham and Our Colleague Based
in Russia @ Pravasi Bharat Divas 2025

Hon. Minister Shri Chirag Paswan, Cabinet Minister for Food
Processing, Govt.of India

CEO of Economic Development Board Mauritius

Businessman of Mauritius

Shri Ajay Tamta, Minister of State in the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways

Visit to the Parliament of France in Paris

Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Honourable President of India, Will Preside
Over MSME Day 2025

High commissioner of Trinidad & Tobago

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35+

Years of Service

Who We Are

A Global Platform Built to Connect India with the World

We are a global platform built to connect India with the world through the strength of its people.

Backed by a strong international network, we bring together entrepreneurs, MSMEs, artisans, startups, and institutions to create real opportunities across trade, investment, culture, and innovation.

With presence across multiple countries and deep-rooted diaspora connections, we enable Indian businesses to access global markets, build partnerships, and scale beyond borders.

We don't just promote ideas — we create pathways. From market access and buyer connections to global exposure and brand visibility, our focus is on delivering measurable impact.

At our core, we believe India's growth story is powered by its people — and when connected globally, that potential becomes limitless.

Advocacy

Practical representation

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Community

A working network

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Empowerment

Real economic opportunities

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About GOPIO

Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji

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GOPIO

Dedicated Efforts to Contribute to the Vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

GOPIO working in alignment with the development priorities and vision set forth by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

01 Strengthening the MSME sector, with a special focus on micro enterprises, small businesses, and artisans
02 Promoting the development of the tribal sector
03 Encouraging and supporting products from rural areas
04 Promoting Vishwakarma community members and their craftsmanship
05 Promoting products from North-East India and Jammu & Kashmir
06 Supporting and promoting GI-tagged products
07 Strengthening and advancing the agriculture sector
08 Promoting tourism across India
09 Encouraging the use and promotion of Khadi vastra and related products

NFTCI

The National Federation of Tourism & Transport Cooperatives of India Limited

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Mr. Dhiraj Ahuja

President, GOPIO Delhi/NCR Chapter

Leadership

Mr. Dhiraj Ahuja

President, GOPIO Delhi/NCR Chapter
International Coordinator for South Asia, GOPIO International

Under Mr. Ahuja's leadership, the Delhi/NCR Chapter has built strong institutional relationships with Indian government bodies, industry chambers, export councils, state governments and international missions. His work has earned formal recognition and support from the High Commission of India in Mauritius, the Economic Development Board Mauritius, NAFED, and multiple national ministries and apex trade bodies.

Get in Touch

Office 13/16, First Floor, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi – 110008

Email d.ahujagopio@gmail.com | support@gopiodelhi.org

Website www.gopiodelhi.org

About GOPIO

Global Organization People of Indian Origin

Founded in 1989 at the First Global Convention of People of Indian Origin in New York, GOPIO is one of the oldest, largest and most respected international institutions representing the Indian diaspora. What began as a gathering of over 3,000 delegates united by a common purpose has grown, over 35 years, into one of the world's most influential diaspora-driven organisations.

GOPIO is a non-political, secular and non-profit international organisation, accredited by the United Nations as an NGO. Its mandate spans the socio-economic, cultural and professional advancement of People of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) across the globe.

Advocacy

Practical representation, not symbolic presence

GOPIO engages with governments, multilateral bodies, and institutions to raise issues that affect the Indian diaspora — from mobility and business regulations to rights and recognition.

We don't just participate in forums; we take up specific concerns, build consensus, and push for outcomes that matter to professionals, entrepreneurs, and communities.

Community

A working network, not just a large one

With a presence across countries, GOPIO connects professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders of Indian origin.

The focus is not just on numbers, but on meaningful connections — introductions, collaborations, and access to people who can help move ideas forward.

Empowerment

Creating real economic and professional opportunities

GOPIO supports initiatives that enable business growth, entrepreneurship, and skill development within the diaspora.

This includes business platforms and expos, cross-border collaboration opportunities, and access to networks that help individuals and organisations scale.

Vision

To build a unified, empowered and globally influential Indian diaspora that actively contributes to India's economic growth, strengthens global partnerships in trade, innovation, tourism and culture, and deepens India's connections with every country where PIOs and NRIs call home.

Mission

GOPIO harnesses the collective financial, intellectual, cultural, entrepreneurial and professional capital of the Indian diaspora to:

Promote India's global trade, investment and economic interests.
Strengthen people-to-people and institution-to-institution linkages.
Support MSMEs, artisans, startups, youth, women and rural enterprises through global networks.

GOPIO's Unique Strength

Converting Diaspora Goodwill into Tangible Opportunity

A defining feature of GOPIO is its unparalleled ability to convert diaspora goodwill into tangible commercial and cultural opportunity. With deep-rooted community trust built over decades, GOPIO maintains direct access to Indian-origin entrepreneurs, business leaders, trade bodies and sectoral associations across 180 countries — spanning diaspora-owned supermarkets, mainstream retail chains, importers, distributors, technology firms, FMCG businesses and cultural enterprises.

This makes GOPIO one of the world's most effective platforms for advancing India's global economic footprint — not just as a diaspora organisation, but as a genuine bridge between India and international markets.

“ You have products, services, and technology; we provide global point-of-sale access and connect you with buyers worldwide. ”

About GOPIO Delhi/NCR

Connecting India's Capital to the World

The GOPIO Delhi/NCR Chapter is the South Asia nerve centre of GOPIO's global network, led by Mr. Dhiraj Ahuja, who serves as both President of the Delhi/NCR Chapter and International Coordinator for South Asia within GOPIO's global leadership structure.

Operating from the heart of New Delhi, the Delhi/NCR Chapter has emerged as one of GOPIO's most active and ambitious chapters — driving trade, culture and community initiatives that connect India's entrepreneurs, MSMEs, artisans and institutions with the Indian diaspora worldwide.

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A Trade Gateway

Connecting Indian exporters, MSMEs, FPOs and startups to diaspora buyers, distributors and retail networks across 180 countries.

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A Diplomatic Bridge

Facilitating B2B, B2C, B2G and G2G partnerships between Indian enterprises and global markets.

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A Cultural Ambassador

Promoting India's GI products, ODOP offerings, handloom, handicrafts, Ayurveda and heritage industries on the world stage.

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A Diaspora Investment Platform

Channelling NRI and PIO capital towards Indian MSMEs, food parks, textile hubs, wellness clusters and state-level priority sectors.

Flagship Initiative

Best of Bharat Series

The Delhi/NCR Chapter is the organising force behind the Best of Bharat Series — a multi-country, year-round global trade and cultural programme designed to elevate India's products, enterprises and soft power across international markets. The series hosts a "Best of Bharat Global Expo & Business Summit" frequently in a new country, with events planned across Mauritius, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, the USA, Australia, Canada and more.

Launch Edition Best of Bharat & Mauritius

Dates 17 to 21 June 2026

Venue SVICC, Mauritius

Expected Visitors 1,00,000+

With GOPIO as Your On-Ground Enabler

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Mauritius is not just another international location — it is one of the most stable and business-friendly entry points into Africa.

For Indian businesses looking to expand globally, it offers a rare combination of market access, regulatory ease, and cultural alignment.

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600M

Consumers via
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Cultural Exchange

Real Connections, Not Just Celebrations

For a global community, culture is not just about festivals — it is about identity, continuity, and connection across generations and geographies.

GOPIO's cultural exchange initiatives are built on a simple belief: Culture should travel with people — and evolve with them.

Across countries, Indian-origin communities have adapted, integrated, and contributed to local societies while still holding on to their roots. GOPIO works to strengthen this connection, not in a symbolic way, but in a way that keeps it relevant and meaningful.

What This Means in Practice

Creating platforms where communities interact, not just observe
Supporting arts, heritage, and language initiatives that keep traditions alive
Encouraging cross-country participation, so culture is shared, not isolated
Connecting younger generations with their heritage in ways they understand

The Real Outcome

Stronger community bonds. Better cross-cultural understanding. A shared sense of identity that adapts, not fades. Because culture, when actively exchanged, becomes a living asset — not a static memory.

Economic Empowerment

Turning Diaspora Strength into Business Opportunity

The Indian diaspora is one of the most economically active communities in the world. But individual success does not automatically translate into collective opportunity. That gap — between potential and structured collaboration — is what GOPIO aims to address.

32M⁺ Diaspora Members

180 Countries Reached

100⁺ Active Chapters

Connecting Indian Businesses to the World

Trade Networks

Cross-Border Investment

MSME Access

Diaspora Capital

Global Expos

Moving Beyond Networking

Most platforms stop at introductions. GOPIO's focus is on what happens after the introduction.

Economic empowerment here is about helping businesses find the right connections, enabling cross-border collaboration that leads to real outcomes, and creating platforms where ideas convert into partnerships, investments, and projects.

What GOPIO Enables

Through its global network and initiatives, GOPIO provides:

Access to trusted business communities across countries
Opportunities to participate in business forums, expos, and sector-specific platforms
Support in navigating new markets through connections and local insight
A space where professionals and entrepreneurs can engage with intent, not just visibility