The India Association of Greater Charleston is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organization incorporated in 1984. The membership is open to all persons interested in India. The goal of this association is to provide a forum to improve the understanding of the culture and heritage of India in the United States of America.

Prior to 1984, the Indian community used to organize annual Diwali functions in North Charleston. In 1984 at the Diwali function, Dr. Bijoy Das suggested to the community to form a formal organization to organize community events. The community overwhelmingly supported the idea and thus India Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC) came to being. Jay Patel was the first elected President of IAGC in 1985. In 1986 when Dr. Shashi Pai was the second President, the Executive Committee of IAGC chose a logo for IAGC.