ISA Milestones

Our Journey

Key Milestones in ISA’s History

From a small group of pioneering doctors in 1947 to India’s largest anaesthesia society — the defining moments along the way.

1947

ISA Founded

Established by pioneering anaesthesiologists after India's independence.

1957

IJA Launched

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia launched as a dedicated research platform.

1962

First ISACON

Inaugural national conference united all anaesthesiologists across India.

1975

Branch Chapters

Formal chapter structure created for regional governance and member support.

1990

FISA Fellowship

Fellowship of ISA launched recognising senior contributions to the specialty.

2005

IJA Goes Digital

Open-access digital platform launched, dramatically increasing global reach.

2010

PubMed Indexed

IJA indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE — internationally recognised journal.

2025

50,000+ Members

Milestone membership & ISACON 2025 — the largest in ISA's history.