New York, Aug. 13 -- Ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations, Delaware has proclaimed August 15, 2026, as 'India Day', honouring India's rich legacy and the role of the Indian-American community.

The details were shared by the Consulate General of India in New York in a post on X.

Thanking Governor Matthew Meyer for proclaiming August 15, 2026, as "India Day" in Delaware, the post underlined how on India's Independence Day, the proclamation recognises the contributions of Delawareans of Indian heritage in work, leadership, and service, strengthening shared prosperity.

It celebrates India's rich diversity of languages, traditions, faiths, and customs, and the Indian American community's role in carrying them forward in the US and...