The Finnish-Indian Society is one of the oldest friendship association. The original name of the society was Suomalaiset Intian ystävät ry. (the Finnish Friends of India).
Initially it was a community for people interested in Indian philosophy and Gandhism.
Today the Finnish-Indian Society organizes a variety of program related to the Indian culture, like lectures, courses and cultural events. It has been working since 1949. The Society’s operating philosophy & our purpose
1) promote knowledge of Indian culture
2) act as a community of people interested in India and its culture
3) promote cultural exchange and development cooperation between Finland and India
