About Us

Founded out of a concern for the welfare and care of a fellow Indian Cultural
Artiste back in 1964, founders Bisram Gopie and Narsaloo Ramaya met with
Educators and activist Moean Mohammed, Farzan Ali and Baldeo Maharaj to
conceptualize an organization which could serve East Indian Cultural Artists as
well as promote East Indian Culture in Trinidad and Tobago.

Following a meeting held on July 19th 1964, the National Council for Indian Music and
Drama (NCIMD) was established and Shri Bisram Gopie was elected its first president.
The NCIMD became an architect of the development of Indian culture and supported
many competitions and cultural activities

The Naparima Bowl, Skinner Park, and the Himalaya Club became popular venues for
activities. Amongst them, the annual Indian High Commission Challenge Trophy for
Classical Singing and the Prime Minister’s Trophy for Orchestration.

As the mandate for the organization evolved, there was an evolving need for a more
holistic and all-embracing vision for the organization. As such in 1970 after an election, a new President was inaugurated.

Mr. Hans Hanoomansingh was elected as President in 1970. Mr. Hanoomansingh
oversaw the change of the name of the organization to the National Council for Indian
Culture (NCIC) and the drafting and implementation of a new consititution which still
holds today.

The NCIC has now been in existence for over 54 years and is recognised by the
Government of Trinidad and Tobago as a leading East Indian cultural organisation in
the country.

As a Non Governmental Organization, the NCIC is pleased to continue to promote and
support culture in Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the region by continuing to
facilitate cultural and educational events.

Promote diversity and understanding within our society and lead the charge in cultural
education and promotion