CIO, Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia, is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization formed primarily for cultural and educational purposes. Specifically, its aims and objectives are: To provide a common platform to the various member organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area for pursuing their common goals and sharing their concerns To promote, coordinate, and support joint efforts in the social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities of the member organizations To provide civic and political education to the people of Indian origin and encourage greater participation by them in public affairs and to enhance their contribution to the society at large To foster friendship and understanding between people of ASIAN-Indian origin and others