About Us
Integrated Social Initiatives is dedicated to fostering social change and supporting a wide range of organizations in their efforts to build an inclusive and egalitarian society. We work closely with
public, charitable, educational, and service-oriented organizations, offering them resources and facilities that enable meaningful growth and impact in their communities.
Our vision is to accompany and serve organizations as they strive to address India's social, economic, educational, and health challenges. We promote research, publish journals, and provide
affordable conference and lodging facilities to facilitate dialogue and learning across various sectors. Our commitment extends to assisting those affected by natural disasters, supporting
rehabilitation efforts, and addressing the needs of marginalized and vulnerable communities, including Dalits, Adivasis, minorities, and women.
Social Action
Social Action has been published continuously since 1951. This Journal has been capturing the social dimension of Independent India. It is now published by the Social Action Trust. The Journal attempts to reach activists in the field with committed intellectual and theoretical concerns, as well as intellectuals and academics seriously committed to action in the field. This is a delicate balance to maintain , and the editorial team strives to keep the Journal relevant and informative to both sets of readers.
A must for researchers and to all serious citizens who have a social concern; Meaningful and thought-provoking BOOK REVIEWS provide you with an insight into the treasures the books hold within. Articles are well-researched. A boon indeed for your questioning mind. It definitely will keep you one step ahead of the topsy-turvy social trends in our country.
Social Action is published on the 15th of january, April, july and October. Each issue is devoted to a chosen theme, significant and current at the time, and announced in advance. Articles of 4500 - 5000 words are invited on these announced themes. The Journal also carries non-thematic articles, reports from the field, and current comment. The Book Review section is a regular feature of the Journal.
Articles in Social Action are indexed in the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Research Abstracts, Sociology of Education Abstracts, Book Review Index, and Review of Population Reviews. A micro-film edition is available from University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 USA. The material printed in this Journal is copyright and should not be reproduced without the written permission of the Editor
Themes for forthcoming issues
JAN - FEB - MARCH 2026
Protection and Promotion of the Constitutional Rights of Women
(Last date to receive articles: 15 November 2025)
APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2026
(Last date to receive articles: 15 February 2026)
JULY - AUG - SEPT 2026
(Last date to receive articles: 15 May 2026)
OCT - NOV - DEC 2026
Harmony and Mutual Respect among the Citizens of India: Possibilities and Obstacles
(Last date to receive articles: 15 August 2026)
JAN - FEB - MARCH 2027
Indigenous Culture and Climate Change
(Last date to receive articles: 15 November 2026)
1. Abstract: The Abstract should contain a summary of the paper in single-spacing, not exceeding 150 words.
2. Keywords: List the major words or phrases used in the Article
3. Main Parts: Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Findings, Discussion/Analysis, Recommendations and Conclusion
4. Length of the Article: The length of each article should be between 4500-5000 words
5. Limitations: We cannot accept any article if the length is less than 4000 or more than 5000 words.
6. References: APA style is to be used
7. Fonts, Spacing, and Margins: 12 Times New Roman, Single spacing, with at least a one-inch margin on all sides.
8. Illustrations/Pictures/Graphs: These should be supplied in the highest quality and an electronic format.
9. Figures/Charts and Tables: To be created in MS Word and included in the main text
10. Names of Respondents: Avoid the real name of persons giving testimonies and, if need be, use pseudo-names
11. Submission Time and Mode: At least 2 months before the month of publication (January, April, July, and October)
12. Mode of Submission: Send the Article by email to: editor.socialaction1951@gmail.com
13. Contact Details: Provide the Mobile and Email Details of the main author and the co-author(s)
14. Limitation 1: Only one article per calendar year by the same author is permitted — the main author as well as the co-author
15. Limitation 2: While we get about 35 to 40 articles for an issue, we can publish only 7 or 8 of them.
Note: The selection and rejection of any article is at the discretion of the screening committee.
