Indian Council of World Affairs

The Objects of the Council

The Indian Council of World Affairs Act, 2001 lays down the objectives of the ICWA. Section 13 of the Act lists the objectives as:

1. To promote the study of Indian and international affairs so as to develop a body of informed opinion on international matters.
2. To promote India's relations with other countries through study, research, discussions, lectures, exchange of ideas and information with other organisations within and outside India engaged in similar activities.
3. To serve as a clearing house of information and knowledge regarding world affairs.
4. To publish books, periodicals, journals, reviews, papers, pamphlets and other literature on subjects covered under clauses (a) & (b).
5. To establish contacts with organisations promoting objects mentioned in this section.
6. To arrange conferences and seminars to discuss and study the Indian policy towards international affairs.
7. To undertake such other activities for the promotion of ideas and attainment of the above mentioned objects.