IHS is instrumental in rescue & rehabilitation of wild animals, their scientific management in captivity and spreading awareness for wildlife conservation through scientific education.

The Indian Herpetological Society (IHS) was established in 1986 under the Society Registration Act, 1860 and Public Trust Rules, 1950 by a group of eminent scientists, researchers and social activists to promote the study and conserve herpetofauna in India.
To undertake conversation projects of reptiles and amphibians, independently and in collaboration with organizations Although, the society was concerned initially only in herpetology, soon it widened horizons for the conservation of entire wild fauna of the region.
In 1989 Indian Herpetological Society was recognized by the Species Survival Commission (SSC) for the International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and is also active on Declining Amphibian Task Force (DAPTF).