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About IAE

A home away from home — open to everyone.

We started in 2022 with a simple idea: the Indian community in Estonia should have a place to celebrate, to find help, and to feel at home.

The Indian Association of Estonia (IAE) is a non-profit made up of people of Indian and non-Indian origin. We promote the welfare and well-being of the Indian community living in Estonia — and we welcome everyone with an open heart, whatever their background.

Our guiding motto is ancient and simple: वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् — vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam, "the world is one family". It comes from the Maha Upanishad, and it is why our festivals are open to friends, neighbours and colleagues from every country.

IAE members in festive dress at Karnataka Rajyotsava 2025, Tallinn
Fig. 1 — Karnataka Rajyotsava, Tallinn, 2025

What we work for.

Members volunteer for events and support our Taskforce in serving the community.

i.

Building

A community that includes and fosters every member.

ii.

Welfare

Within reach of each other — in need and in celebration.

iii.

Culture

Carrying our values across generations and origins.

iv.

Contribution

Giving back to Estonia, a home to all of us.

How we're run

IAE is a registered non-profit association (MTÜ) in Estonia, led by a volunteer management board and supported by our Taskforce of volunteers.

Management board

  • Ankur Sharma
  • Vijaya Kumar Channalli
  • Ajai Kumar Pathak
  • Mool Singh Bhati

The association

Name
Indian Association of Estonia MTÜ
Registry code
80615477
Founded
29 August 2022
Address
Mustakivi tee 25-102, 13912 Tallinn
Financial year
1 August – 31 July
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