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@article{181583,
        author = {Dr.D. Sreenivasa Reddy},
        title = {Trends in the Social Work Profession in India: An Overview from a Social Development Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4900-4903},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=181583},
        abstract = {The social work profession in India has undergone significant transformations over the past decades, reflecting changes in the socio-economic landscape, cultural practices, and governmental policies. This paper explores the current trends in social work in India, emphasizing the role of social development in shaping practices and policies. It assesses the implications of these trends for practitioners, policy makers, and the community, and discusses the opportunities and challenges facing the profession today.},
        keywords = {Social Development, Professionalization, Community Based Approach, Interdisciplinary, Globalisation.},
        month = {June},
        }