By assigning a record 130 Indian Americans to important roles, the Biden administration has achieved notable progress in diversity. The increasing representation and impact of the Indian-American community, which makes up around 1% of the US population, is reflected in this milestone.
The number of nominations made by the Biden administration is more than that of prior administrations; during his two terms, President Obama appointed about 60 Indian Americans, while former President Trump appointed over 80.
A dedication to diversity and inclusion throughout the government is demonstrated by the nominations, which include people in a range of high-level positions across several federal agencies. Among the notable figures are:
One American vice president of Indian heritage is Kamala Harris.
The Deputy Secretary of State is Rahul Verma.
At a recent event, National Security Council Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense Raj Panjabi emphasized the significance of these appointments.
In addition to reflecting their contributions to American society, the Biden administration’s inclusion of Indian Americans fortifies ties between the US and India. President Biden has highlighted the two countries’ same ideals and objectives, which are further supported by the accomplishments of the Indian-American diaspora.
More than 40 Indian Americans have been elected to various offices around the nation, including four in the U.S. House of Representatives, as a result of the administration’s efforts to promote political participation within the Indian-American community.
In order to guarantee that government leadership represents the diversity of the country and attends to the interests and aspirations of all communities, this record number of nominations is regarded as a critical step.
