Indian Association for Asian & Pacific Studies (Registered under Act XXVI of 1961, Government of West Bengal, India ) is a non-profit non-governmental organisation taking interest in different kinds of academic endeavors and it works on Asia and Pacific regions. The Association promotes research and understanding of different regions of Asia and Pacific in its cultural, social, political and economic scenario. It works as a forum for scholars of Asian and Pacific studies to carry out social science oriented studies as well as present their works to the public in forms of lectures, panel discussions, seminars, symposia and conferences. The research undertaken by the Association rests on both primary research topics and policy oriented issues. The organisation basically stimulates interdisciplinary research and engages in study of issues such as social and cultural patterns, gender and disadvantaged groups, political developments, economy, trade and investments, science- technology etc. The Association thus works as a platform for social science oriented research projects and promotes programs of workshops, dialogue and training.
