Indian Anthropological Association (IAA) is the representative body of the professional anthropologists in India.
[1] It focuses on the understanding of the diversity and variations that the Indian society, culture and population exhibit, without ignoring the important findings of the world of anthropology.
It seeks to provide a platform to anthropologists and those working on allied disciplines, to promote interest and encourage research through publication of the journal and holding seminars and conferences.
[2] IAA publishes books, which provides valuable information to readers involved in anthropology.
It also publishes the journal Indian Anthropologist biannually in March and September every year.