IEM is an inter-denominational mission working in India since 1965, with headquarters in Bangalore and 99 mission fields across India.

The organisation has almost 930 missionaries, composed solely of Indians, These missionaries are working for IEM among some 70 different people groups all over India, amongst tribal groups in towns and villages with very mixed populations. Some of the work they do includes disaster relief work, evangelism and creating worshiping groups, medical aid, literacy classes and bible translation.