Indian History Congress (IHC)

The Indian History Congress promotes, encourages, and undertakes the scientific study of history. Founded in 1935, the Indian History Congress (IHC) stands as the largest association of professional historians in South Asia. With approximately 35,00 historians in South Asia. With approximately 35,000 members, over 2,000 delegates actively participate in its sessions annually. Since its inception, the IHC has consistently organised sessions and published proceedings each year. The primary objective of the IHC is to advance the cause of secular and scientific historiography. Promotion and encouragement of the scientific study of History. Holding of Congresses and publishing of the Proceedings, Bulletins, Memoirs, Journals and other works. Co-operation with other organisations in India and abroad holding similar objects. Encouragement to the formation of State organisation affiliated to the central body. The securing, management and disposal of funds, property and endowments for the purposes stated above. Performance of all other acts conducive to the fulfilment of the objects of the IHC. Papers presented in a session undergo rigorous review, and the selected papers are published in the Proceedings of the Indian History Congress (PIHC) at the next session of the Indian History Congress. The Executive Committee performs the following duties: Consideration of the Report prepared by the Secretary and laying it before the Business Meeting of the Association. Consideration of the Budget prepared by the Treasurer, in consultation with the Secretary, and laying it before the Business Meeting of the Association. Framing the rules of business and placing them before the Business Meeting of the Association for confirmation. Management and control of all funds raised for and in the name of the Association. Sanctioning of expenditure. Considering Resolutions proposed for the Business Meeting. Giving effect to the Resolutions of the Association. The taking of all measures relating to the realisation of the objects of the Association. Appointment of an Auditor or Auditing the account of the Association. * No member shall hold the same office or remain a Member of the Executive Committee for more than three consecutive Sessions.