
Illinois Chapter
NACHA Illinois Chapter is a vibrant community chapter of NACHA based in the Chicago/Naperville area. It connects Chhattisgarhi families, professionals, students, and friends of Chhattisgarh across Illinois and the Midwest. The chapter promotes Chhattisgarhi culture, language, festivals, food, art, and heritage through community events, youth engagement, cultural programs, and social initiatives.
About Illinois Chapter
NACHA Illinois Chapter is one of the leading chapters of NACHA – North America Chhattisgarh Association, serving as a vibrant cultural and community platform for Chhattisgarhi families, professionals, students, and friends of Chhattisgarh living in Illinois and the greater Midwest region. Based in the Chicago/Naperville area, the Illinois Chapter plays an important role in promoting the rich culture, language, traditions, festivals, food, art, and heritage of Chhattisgarh. The chapter brings the community together through cultural celebrations, family gatherings, youth activities, social service initiatives, and events that strengthen the bond between Chhattisgarh and the Indian diaspora in North America. NACHA Illinois Chapter is committed to preserving Chhattisgarhi identity for future generations while creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, and community service. The chapter actively supports NACHA’s global mission of connecting Chhattisgarhiya people worldwide and representing Chhattisgarh on an international platform. Through its dedicated volunteers and community leaders, NACHA Illinois Chapter continues to celebrate the spirit of “Chhattisgarhiya Sabse Badiya” and proudly promotes the values of unity, culture, service, and pride in our roots.
Executive Team

Deepali Saraogi is the President of NACHA – North America Chhattisgarh Association, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting, celebrating, and promoting the culture, heritage, and people of Chhattisgarh across the world. Originally from Bacheli, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, Deepali has been actively involved in community leadership, cultural promotion, social service, and global networking for many years. She is deeply committed to preserving Chhattisgarhi traditions while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation to stay connected with their roots.
Chapter Organization
Founder& Executive PresidentDeepali SaraogiDeepali Saraogi is the President of NACHA – North America Chhattisgarh Association, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting, celebrating, and promoting the culture, heritage, and people of Chhattisgarh across the world. Originally from Bacheli, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, Deepali has been actively involved in community leadership, cultural promotion, social service, and global networking for many years. She is deeply committed to preserving Chhattisgarhi traditions while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation to stay connected with their roots. As a founding leader of NACHA, Deepali has played a key role in expanding the organization’s presence across North America and globally. Under her leadership, NACHA continues to bring together Chhattisgarhi families, professionals, students, artists, and community leaders through cultural events, international conventions, social initiatives, and collaborative programs. Deepali is also the Founder and President of DTribals Foundation, through which she promotes Indian arts, handloom, tribal heritage, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between India and the global community. Her work reflects a strong passion for service, unity, women empowerment, youth engagement, and the global recognition of Chhattisgarh. Through NACHA, Deepali continues to work toward building a stronger, more connected Chhattisgarhi diaspora and creating a global platform where every Chhattisgarhiya can feel proud, represented, and inspired.
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