Since 1938

Advancing zoological science across India

A platform for quality academics and research in zoology and allied fields — through the annual All India Congress of Zoology, national and international conferences, and a peer-reviewed journal.

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1938Year founded, at Lahore
37All India Congresses of Zoology
20Awards & medals instituted
6Regional centres across India

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About the Society

About Us

The Zoological Society of India is the oldest academic body in India, established on 7 January 1938 at Lahore, to provide a platform for quality academics and research in zoology and allied fields.

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What we stand for

Our objectives

  • A platform for zoology. Providing a platform for quality academics and research in zoology and allied fields.
  • All India Congress of Zoology. Holding the annual Congress with simultaneous national and international seminars, symposia and conferences.
  • A meeting point for the community. Bringing together researchers, academicians, scientists, experts and students to share recent advances.
  • Peer-reviewed publishing. Publishing the biannual, peer-reviewed and indexed Proceedings of the Zoological Society of India.
  • Recognising excellence. Conferring annual fellowships and 20 awards and medals to encourage the academic and research community.
  • Zoology for society. Applying zoological knowledge to environment, biodiversity, health, disease vectors, nutrition and human–animal interactions.

Our journal

Proceedings of the Zoological Society of India

An official peer-reviewed journal of the Zoological Society of India

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ISSN
0972-6683
E-ISSN
2456-8589
Frequency
Half-yearly (June and December)
Impact factor
1.486
NAAS rating
3.91
Since
2002

Recent research papers

Proceedings of the Zoological Society of India

Volume 22 · Issue 2 · 2023

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01 [Demo] Diversity and distribution of freshwater fishes in a Gangetic tributary Ichthyology
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Author A, Author B 1–12
02 [Demo] Seasonal variation in avian community structure of a wetland landscape Ornithology
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Author C, Author D, Author E 13–24
03 [Demo] Impact of pesticide exposure on the haematology of a freshwater teleost Toxicology
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Author F, Author G 25–33
04 [Demo] Mosquito larval habitats and vector-borne disease risk in peri-urban areas Entomology
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Author H, Author I 34–45
05 [Demo] Gut microbiota and nutritional status in a ruminant livestock population Animal nutrition
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Author J, Author K 46–58
06 [Demo] Conservation status of small mammals in fragmented forest patches Mammalogy
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Author L, Author M 59–70

Awards & medals conferred by the Society

Leadership

Office bearers

Executive Council →
Prof. B. N. Pandey President Gaya
Prof. Kamal Jaiswal Working President Lucknow (Outstation)
Prof. Suman Mishra General Secretaries Lucknow
Sri Pankaj Kr. Pandey General Secretaries Gaya
Dr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Treasurer Gaya

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Voices

What people say

The Zoological Society of India's long history and commitment to advancing zoological research makes it a pillar of the scientific community in the country.
BJProf. B.D. JOSHI
The Society's objective of promoting quality academics and research has helped shape the field of zoology in India through scholarly publications and knowledge sharing.
RSProf. R. C. Sobti
As the oldest academic body of its kind, the ZSI carries a legacy of scientific excellence that continues to inspire researchers across zoology and allied disciplines.
SMProf. Suman Mishra

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