Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI); established in 1951, is committed to promote planned, economic, scientific and artistic development of towns, cities and rural areas; in addition to encouraging town planning profession; advancing town and country planning education and research. Till date more than 6530 qualified planners from India and abroad are registered as Associate / Fellow members of the Institute. The professional activities of ITPI are being promoted through Professional Standing Committee (PSC); and for promoting planning education, the Institute constituted an Educational Standing Committee (ESC), while Town Planning Examination Board has been empowered to conduct the smooth and fair examinations. Institute extends its professional activities in various parts of the Country through 24 Regional Chapters and 5 Centres.