Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) was established in March 1977 under Department of Higher Education and Ministry of Human Resource Development[1] as an Apex Level Body under the societies registration Act 1860.

However, the council formally became active in July 1981, with the appointment of Prof. D.P.

Chattopadyaya as the first chairperson.

[2] The prime Objective of the council is to Establish, Administer and Manage the following functions:[3] The Indian Council of Philosophical Research have undertaken the following activities:[4]