The National Academy of Vector and Vector Borne Diseases (NAVBD) was established and registered under society act (Regn No: 19767/199 of 1994-95 under Society Registration Act XXI of 1860) in 1994. The Academy is a nonprofit making professional organization dedicated to (i) advance and promote the knowledge on vectors and vector borne diseases, (ii) encourage the scientists and members of the academy doing research work on vectors and vector borne diseases and assist them as and when possible,(iii) foster fraternity among the members of the academy,(iv) hold national and international seminars/symposium/workshops to exchange knowledge on recent advances in the field of vectors and vector borne diseases (v) publish proceedings/news letters to disseminate the knowledge on vectors and vector borne diseases and (vi) create awareness on vectors and vector borne diseases among general public.