The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) is the sole representative professional body of Pediatricians in India. The IAP was registered as an Academy in 1963 at Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) under Public Trust Act. At present, the IAP has over 43,000 members across the country. It has 26 State, and 303 District, and City level branches. The IAP is committed to the improvement of health and well being of children. Its mission is to provide an ethical and high professional standard of education to its members. The Academy has promoted different Medical Education (CME) programs by holding conferences, symposia, lectures and allied academic meets all over the country.

The IAP provides support and benefits to its membership. It also designs and conducts programs for education of parents, public and policy makers on their role in promotion of health and wellbeing of children at home, schools and other situations.

The Government of India has recognized the strength and unity of the IAP and has, over the years, invited the participation and critical appraisal of Child health programs initiated by Central and State Governments.

IAP's head office is in Mumbai, while Delhi is the seat of its official publication – Indian Pediatrics, an indexed journal. Another journal – Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics, is published from Chennai and has become a popular source of scientific information.