Professional Social Workers' Association

Professional Social Workers' Association

The Professional Social Workers' Association (PSWA) is an association of Indian / Tamil Nadu social work professionals, headquartered at Chennai. It is a legally registered entity, formerly known as "Professional Social Workers' Forum" (PSWF).

The Association is functioning since 1985. They are also organizing an annual state level seminar pertaining to current social work challenges and practices.

External links

* [http://www.PSWA.Org.in Official homepage]


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