Abstract

A brief history of the development of neurosurgery in India is presented. References to neurosurgery can befound in the ancient Indian medical texts. Neurosurgery emerged as an independent speciality in India since the 1940's evolving with the independence of the country. The development of neurosurgery in various parts of thecountry is outlined. The Neurological Society of India is the national society for neuroscientists. Neurology India isthe official journal of the society. Pioneering contributions have been made by Indian neurosurgeons. The presentstate of neurosurgery and neurosurgical training in India has been enumerated.

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