The Indian Academy of Social Sciences (ISSA when abbreviated) is the first national science academy of independent India and fourth in chronicle order. The other three national science Academies?Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) and National Science Academy of India (NSAI) were born in British India. ISSA was born, 35 years ago, on August 15, 1974 at University of Allahabad in an assembly of young scientists. August 15, 1974 symbolized a beginning of an altogether new science reflecting democratic needs, aspirations, creative urges / potentialities, history, culture and traditions of peoples of India. Its name was carefully chosen for reflecting the true meaning and function of science. The setting up of the Indian Academy of Social Sciences also heralded a beginning of a new movement for unity of science of Nature-Man-Society by forging unity among all branches of science. Many described it as a barometer of science in India. In more than one sense ISSA is a unique body in the whole world.

     The Indian Academy of Social Sciences (ISSA) proposes to hold the 33rd session of Indian Social Science Congress (ISSC) under the auspices of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad between March 10 and 14, 2010 with a view to discovering, developing and disseminating science of conservation of Planet Earth through critical appraisal and integration of researches across all branches of science in order to enable all humans to face the growing crisis on our Planet.