This textbook serves as an indispensable resource for students, educators and practitioners of social work in India. It provides a detailed information and practical application about various areas of the fields of social work. The chapters in this book jointly emphasized the significance of understanding and addressing the diverse needs of different groups namely the elderly, refugee, migrants, school children, HIV/ AIDS patients'/family members, industrial workers, health care systems workers, youths, women, LGBTQIA+ community, development induced displacement, tribals, etc. The uniqueness of this book is it's handling of multifaceted nature of areas of social work, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications and emphasis on compassion, inclusivity, cultural competency, advocacy while understanding and addressing different areas of social work practice in socio-culturally diverse India. Therefore, this textbook is must read for students and educators of social work as its not only enhances their academic learning but also contributes to their professional development as a social worker to make meaningful contributions to the society.