World Applied Anthropology Congress concludes at ICRISAT

The three-day World Applied Anthropology Congress 2026 organised by the Anthropological Association for Humankind (AAfH), concluded at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), here on Saturday.The congress brought together around 140 participants, including nearly 30 international delegates. The event was inaugurated by Government Whip and Nakrekal legislator Vemula Veeresam, who highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing global challenges.Held under the theme, ‘Interwoven Worlds: Anthropological Engagement with the Global and Local Challenges of Climate Change and Migration,’ the congress featured keynote lectures, panel discussions, thematic sessions, research presentations and interactive dialogues.Scholars and expe