The Indian Society of Gandhian Studies (ISGS) was formed in pursuance of a resolution adopted at the conference on "Studies in Gandhian Thought" convened by Gandhi Bhawan, University of Allahabad from 2nd to 4th October, 1972. Ever since, it has acquired the reputation of a scholarly national organization with a time honoured legacy of promoting teaching, research and publications related to Gandhian thought. ISGS through its National Annual Conferences has been providing various opportunities to facilitate interaction amongst scholars, activists and institutions of Gandhian studies. The first annual Conference of ISGS was inaugurated by renowned Gandhian, Acharya J.B. Kriplani in 1972 at Allahbad. Since then, well known intellectuals like Jai Prakash Narain, Pyare Lal, U.N. Dhebar, K.M. Munshi, G. Ramchandran, J.K. Mehta, Gunnar Myrdal, Mother Teresa etc. have immensely contributed in enriching ISGS. Realizing the fact that the dedication and commitment of the articulate minority and the inconspicuous activists are essential for promoting Gandhian thought. The Society has been organizing regular annual conferences across the country, providing a distinctive platform for reflection, discussion, debate, analysis and exploration of the subject related to Gandhian Thought and Action. The previous conference of ISGS (42nd) was held at TM, Bhagalpur University of Bihar from 18th to 20th November, 2019, where noted Gandhians from different parts took part on the deliberations on the theme-"Gandhi & Women". Moving beyond eulogization, romanticization of Gandhi, ISGS endeavors to promote national conceptualization of Gandhian philosophy and action. " Gandhi's thought and actions emanated from his characteristic total view of life, ISGS has constantly tried to promote the study of Gandhian thought at the level of Universities as a separate and an independent discipline, It is highly appreciable that the number of Universities with Departments of Gandhian Studies has increased with every passing year. Also with more than 1500 Life Members, ISGS is witnessing the exponential expansion of the Society. Large participation in the annual conferences is a proof of the relevance and sustained interest in both ISGS and Gandhian philosophy.