International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Social Sciences 2319 12 1 2023 04 14 Localization of social work literature and its application in India: Need and challenges 18 21 EN Kinny Aloli H. 1 Unit for Research and Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati, Assam, India Hassan Rehana 1 Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India Rather Zubeer A. 2 Dept. in History, Govt. Degree College Kotranka, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India Abdullah Darakhshan 3 Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India Dhavaleshwar Chidanand 1 Dept. of Social Work, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India Mundaragi Mukund 2 Dept. of Commerce, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India Ronad Iranna 1 Shree Sangameshwar Arts & Commerce College Chadchan-586205, Karnataka State, India > Review Paper 2022 9 26 2023 04 14 Social work is accepted as one of the Profession in all over the world. Being a problem solving profession, Social work deals with problems of individuals, family, community and society. Social workers always concern with solving the problems of their clients i.e. Individuals, groups and community. They are making enable/empowering them to solve their problems by using their strength and appropriate resources. Social work is accepted as a profession by the people in Indian society (social acceptance). Social work is originated from the western countries like, England and America, widely recognized by the government and practiced by social workers. Every subject/profession has its own literature or resource. The literature plays a pivotal role, it is always backbone of a subject, it contributes a lot to enrichment of subject and ultimately, that leads to development. In other words, we can say that no subject will grow without fruitful literature. Academicians, veterans and experts always refers that, the curricula should prepare with the tune of a countries background and situations. The social, cultural, economical, and political aspects are different from society to society. So, literature should fusion with socio-cultural aspects of a nation. Then only simply put into application, can able to meet the goal and objective of that particular education. Copyright@ International Science Community Association