ISA History
Founder Members (1947)
In 1944, anaesthesiologists attending a surgical conference in Mumbai envisioned a common platform. This vision was consolidated in 1946 and officially established on 30th December 1947.
The Society began as a joint organization with the Surgical-Obstetric Society of India. The 12 founding pioneers were:
Dr. Ambardekar G.S.
Mumbai
Dr. Bhargava V.B.
Mumbai
Dr. Talwalkar G.S.
Mumbai
Dr. Barat H.G.
Calcutta
Dr. Chatterjee S.K
Calcutta
Dr. Sur P.B.
Calcutta
Dr. Bakshi S.K.
Delhi
Dr. Dhameja P.D.
Delhi
Dr. Satyendra Singh
Delhi
Dr. Chandrasekhar N.
Delhi
Dr. Prasad N.
Delhi
Dr. B.N.Sircar
Mumbai
75+ Years of Advancing Anaesthesia
From a small group of pioneering doctors in 1947 to India's largest anaesthesia society — a proud history of service.
ISA Founded
The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists was established by a group of pioneering anaesthesiologists following India's independence, with the mission to standardize anaesthesia practice across the country.
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia Launched
ISA launched the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (IJA), providing Indian anaesthesiologists with a dedicated platform for publishing research, case reports, and clinical reviews.
First ISACON Held
The inaugural Annual National Conference (ISACON) was organized, bringing together anaesthesiologists from across India for the first time. ISACON has since grown to be one of Asia's largest anaesthesia conferences.
State Chapter Network Expanded
ISA formally institutionalized its branch chapter structure, creating independent chapters in every major branch to ensure regional governance and local member support.
Fellowship Programme (FISA) Introduced
The Fellowship of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (FISA) was introduced, providing a formal recognition pathway for senior anaesthesiologists with significant contributions to the specialty.
IJA Goes Open Access & Digital
The Indian Journal of Anaesthesia transitioned to an open-access model and launched its digital platform, dramatically increasing readership and global citations.
IJA Indexed in PubMed
A landmark achievement — the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia was indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE, establishing it as an internationally recognized peer-reviewed journal.
50,000+ Members & ISACON 2025
ISA celebrates its 50,000+ member milestone and organizes ISACON 2025 in Hyderabad — the largest ISACON in the society's history, with over 5,000 expected delegates.
State Branches & Local Branches
ISA operates through 30+ branch chapters and 500+ local branches, ensuring anaesthesiologists everywhere have access to ISA's resources and community.
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