Poonam Academic Research Foundation (PARF) was founded at Allahabad in 2016 with the aim of inspiring, recognizing and supporting excellence in multidisciplinary research Currently, the Centre has three main areas of endeavour: organizing an annual cycle of international academic conferences and seminars, producing academic journals, and offering consultancy projects in India and further afield. PARF works assiduously to facilitate international collaboration, providing an independent and credible source of advice, as well as contributing to academic debate and research. The Centre is fortunate to have a truly international following and is committed to encouraging knowledge sharing, foresight planning and greater interaction between academics, policy makers, thought leaders and those engaged in diverse commercial activities. Through both its own researchers and a network of specialists internationally it is well placed to provide targeted consultancy work aimed at providing fresh insight and understanding that is underpinned by creditable research methods and a thorough and objective approach.