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ICWA Marks 25 Years as Institution of National Importance
The 25th anniversary of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) as an Institution of National Importance is celebrated recently. ICWA is headquartered in New Delhi and is funded by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Indian Council of World Affairs:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Origin | ICWA is established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals as a think tank. |
| Legal status | ICWA is registered as a non-profit organisation under the Registration of Societies Act 1860. |
| Institution of National Importance | Under an Act of Parliament in 2001, ICWA has been declared an institution of national importance. |
| Leadership | The Vice President of India is the ex-officio President of ICWA. |
| Functions | ICWA is devoted exclusively for the study of international relations and foreign affairs. |