Abstract

An historical review of the inception and development of modern neurosurgery in India is presented. Brief, personal accounts of pioneering efforts made in Vellore, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta are presented along with highlights of the initiation and growth of domestic neurosurgical training, establishment of a neurological society and journal and the issues of standardization of training and certification. Problems that hamper expansion of neurosurgical service due to inadequate national or state planning for the specialty are mentioned.

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