Our History

The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a self-help group (SHG), that was formed in August 1991 to address the pressing educational and socio-economic issues facing the Indian community in Singapore.

Between September 1990 and March 1991, the Action Committee on Indian Education (ACIE) discussed issues facing the Indian community. The ACIE presented a report, 'At The Crossroads' to the Government in July 1991. This report highlighted the educational under-performance of Indian students and recommended wide-ranging remedial measures.

In this light, SINDA aims to raise the educational performance of Indian students. It also aims to promote family unity and helps in the social and economic development of Singapore Indians.

Our Vision

To build a strong and vibrant Indian Singaporean Community together.

Our Mission

To build a well-educated, resilient and confident community of Indians that stands together with other communities in contributing to the progress of multi-racial Singapore.

Our Objectives

• To achieve parity in educational attainment with the national average at every landmark examination, by the year 2010.
• To strengthen the family unit as the foundation of a socially resilient community.
• To build a cohesive, caring and socially responsible community.
• To foster understanding of and cooperation with the other communities in the pursuit of national aspirations.