ڈاکٹر محمدشاہد رضا اسوسیئٹ پروفیسر و صدر شعبہ، سوشل ورک، مولانا آزاد نیشنل اردو یونیورسٹی، حیدرآباد

Abstract This research article discusses about the historical development and evolution of social work as a profession in UK, USA and India. The debate on the quest of professional status of social work has also been discussed