Indian Anthropological Association

The Indian Anthropological Association (IAA) is a professional academic association based in India that brings together anthropologists, researchers, and students working across the discipline's subfields. It functions as a scholarly society rather than a commercial enterprise, organizing academic conferences, seminars, and workshops, and supporting the exchange of research on Indian society, culture, biology, and archaeology. Its principal publishing activity is the journal Indian Anthropologist, which carries peer-reviewed articles and has served as a key outlet for Indian anthropological scholarship. The association is affiliated with the broader ecosystem of Indian social-science research and maintains links with university departments and research institutes. Its website, indiananthro.org, provides information about membership, publications, and events. As a membership-based scholarly organization, the IAA's 'brand' is its name and journal identity within the academic community. It does not sell consumer products; its offerings are academic services, publications, and professional networking. The association has been active for decades and remains a recognized reference point for anthropology in India.

The Indian Anthropological Association was established in the mid-20th century as a professional body for anthropologists in India. It grew alongside the expansion of anthropology departments in Indian universities and the broader development of social-science research after independence. The association's journal, Indian Anthropologist, became a significant venue for ethnographic, biological, and archaeological research focused on India. Over the decades the IAA has organized national and regional conferences, fostering collaboration among scholars and institutions. It has also engaged with policy discussions and interdisciplinary research networks. While detailed institutional records are limited in public sources, the association remains active and continues to publish its journal and host academic events. Its identity is closely tied to the promotion of anthropological knowledge in India and to the professional community it serves.

• 1964

  Indian Anthropological Association founded

• Launch of Indian Anthropologist journal

Professional scholarly association for anthropology in India

• Indian Anthropologist (journal)

• Membership services

• Conferences and seminars

1. 1Indian Anthropological Associationwikidata.org
2. 2Indian Anthropological Association official websiteindiananthro.org