Ethics in applied anthropology refers to the moral principles, professional responsibilities, and standards of conduct that guide anthropologists when they apply anthropological knowledge, methods, and skills to real-world social problems. Applied anthropology directly engages with communities, governments, development agencies, health institutions, industries, educational organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Because such work can affect people’s lives, rights, cultures, resources, and identities, ethical considerations are essential. Applied anthropologists must ensure that their research and interventions do not exploit, harm, misrepresent, or marginalize the people with whom they work. A central ethical principle is respect for human dignity. Every individual and community should be treated with respect regardless of their social status, caste, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, economic condition, or cultural background. Applied anthropologists should recognize that communities possess their own knowledge systems, values, traditions, and ways of interpreting the world. They should avoid treating local populations merely as objects of research. Instead, people should be considered active participants whose experiences and knowledge are valuable to the research process. Informed consent is another fundamental ethical requirement. Before collecting information, conducting interviews, recording observations, taking photographs, collecting biological samples, or carrying out any intervention, anthropologists should explain the purpose, procedures, potential risks, benefits, and possible uses of the research. Participants should voluntarily agree to participate and should have the freedom to withdraw at any stage without punishment or disadvantage. Consent is particularly important in applied anthropology because research findings may influence public policies, development projects, health programmes, or administrative decisions. Confidentiality and privacy are also important. Anthropologists frequently obtain sensitive information concerning family relationships, health, economic conditions, cultural practices, political experiences, or social conflicts. Such information should not be disclosed in ways that could identify or harm participants without their permission. Researchers should carefully store field notes, recordings, photographs, genetic information, and other personal data. When reporting findings, identifying details may need to be changed or removed to protect individuals and communities. The principle of “do no harm” has special significance in applied anthropology. Anthropological research and intervention should not create physical, psychological, social, economic, or cultural harm. Researchers should carefully consider the possible consequences of their work before beginning a project. For example, publishing information about a marginalized community could unintentionally expose it to discrimination or exploitation. Similarly, development interventions based on inadequate cultural understanding can disrupt local institutions, livelihoods, or social relationships. Therefore, applied anthropologists must assess both intended and unintended consequences. Cultural sensitivity is another major ethical concern. Applied anthropologists work with communities that may have cultural practices very different from their own. They must avoid ethnocentrism, stereotypes, prejudice, and cultural superiority. Cultural practices should be understood within their