Indian Council of Philosophical Research

The Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) was created in the year 1977 by the Education Ministry of the Indian Government. It is an independent body set up with the aim to bring the tradition and culture of Indian Philosophy back to its original form and purity. Further the body is also responsible for promoting and facilitating the growth of philosophy. , thereby preserving the rich philosophical tradition of India. The chief idea behind the establishment of ICPR was to depict the superior philosophical principles of the nation and use those for reawakening India. Although ICPR started off slowly in the initial years yet from 1981 it started proper functioning under the Chairmanship of Professor D.P. Chattopadhyaya.

Objectives of Indian Council of Philosophical Research

Making a journal for ICPR
Develop programs to imbibe the achievements of the philosophers in India.
Publishing books on ontology, epistemology, social and political philosophy, ethics, Indian spirituality, works of living philosophers
Organizing and developing plans for workshops, seminars and refresher course which promotes philosophical research.
Facilitating the study of “philosophy” through the initiation of different programs.
Bringing the scholars of the country together for essay competition and seminars
Establishing relationships with various philosophical organizations in India
Developing a top class library for philosophy

The Indian Government constitutes the Council for duration of 3years. The Council consists of following members.

1. The Chairman

2. Eight members who comprise of:

representative of the UGC
1 representative from the Indian Council of Social Science Research;
2 representatives from the Indian Philosophical Congress;
1 representative from the Indian Council of Historical Research;
1 representative from the Union Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, Department of Education;
1 representative from the National Science Academy;
1 representative of the Ministry of Finance;

3. 12 members chosen by Indian Government who are renowned philosophers or Philosophy teachers in universities, colleges or schools, or any person who has made some excellent contribution in Philosophy.

4. 4 persons who are meritorious in Philosophy or have served to the philosophical cause

5. 2 representatives from the U.P. Government

6. Member-Secretary of the Council.

The present Chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research is Professor K. Ramakrishna Rao and the Member Secretary is Professor Godabarisha Mishra.