India as a leading mediation jurisdiction.
To establish India as a leading mediation jurisdiction, recognized globally for trust, accessibility, professional excellence, and international engagement.
Mediation reflects the maturity of a society, where dialogue prevails over dispute, and resolution over confrontation.
With the enactment of the Mediation Act, 2023, India has taken a decisive step toward institutionalizing Mediation as a recognized, enforceable, and independent process. The moment now calls for a unified platform to scale this transformation.
Vision & Mission
Recognized globally for trust, accessibility, professional excellence and international engagement.
To establish India as a leading mediation jurisdiction, recognized globally for trust, accessibility, professional excellence, and international engagement.
To serve as India’s national federation and thought leader for mediation by strengthening institutions, advancing standards, developing capability, and fostering domestic and international collaboration.
The National Platform
Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) is envisioned as a national platform that makes Mediation an essential part of India’s social and economic fabric — connecting professionals, businesses, institutions, policymakers and communities through dialogue-led resolution.
IMF brings mediators and conflict resolution professionals into a shared national platform.
IMF supports the adoption of Mediation across commercial, social and governance domains.
IMF brings policymakers, regulators, individuals and communities into the mediation movement.
About IMF
IMF aims to transform Mediation from an alternative mechanism into the first and preferred approach for resolving disputes across commercial, social and governance domains.
Creating a national platform for conflict resolution professionals.
Enabling Mediation across India’s commercial and institutional ecosystem.
Connecting policymakers, regulators, individuals and communities.
Mediation in action
IMF brings together stakeholders across professions, industries and communities to make Mediation trusted, accessible and widely adopted.
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The website is structured to help stakeholders learn about IMF, get involved, understand the ideology and reach the Secretariat.
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Support advocacy and awareness or join IMF as a member.
Learn about IMF’s objectives, ideology and future vision.
Frequently asked
Learn about IMF’s purpose, membership process, member benefits and support pathways.
View all FAQsThe Indian Mediation Federation is a national platform created to connect mediators, professionals, businesses, trade associations and institutions that believe in dialogue and collaboration for conflict management.
Membership is open to individuals and organizations across sectors who support non-adversarial ways to solve, resolve and dissolve disputes.
Interested applicants can complete the IMF Membership Registration Form through the membership link.