The document summarizes the history and development of psychology and counseling in India. It discusses how the first department of psychology was established at Calcutta University in 1915. It also mentions key figures like Dr. GirindraShekar Bose who helped establish the Indian Psychoanalytical Society in 1922. While psychology and counseling have expanded rapidly in India in recent decades, the field still faces challenges like a lack of established counseling programs and stigma around mental health counseling. The document calls for developing indigenous and culturally sensitive approaches in India.