One Week National Level Workshop
Indian Knowledge System for National Identity and Global Harmony
Date: 15- 22 September 2025
Indian Research Scholars Association is organizing a national-level webinar on “Indian Knowledge System for National Identity and Global Harmony”. The webinar aims to provide researchers, academicians, and students with a lens through which to explore the depth and diversity of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). India is rich in its culture, values, intellectual tradition, and ancient knowledge system reflected through the ancient universities such as Nalanda and Takshashila, the Gurukul system of education, and contributions like Vaidik Mathematics. Indian culture and values see the ‘whole world is one family’ Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (Sanskrit: वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्) as mentioned in its Maha Upanishad. The Indian Knowledge System presents a vast heritage of wisdom that has evolved over the ages, encompassing arts, science, technology, economics, literature, health, governance, philosophy, and more. The Indian Knowledge System offers valuable insights for establishing harmony between humans and nature. In this globalized era, rapid technological changes, cultural shifts, and new challenges are there; review and reinterpretation of IKS is essential for fostering inclusive growth, as well as sustainable development with cultural pride.The upcoming webinar seeks to examine the relevance of IKS in contemporary education, innovation, policy-making, and governance.
Objectives of the Workshop:
The Indian knowledge system is an important aspect of the contemporary scenario because it has demonstrated global harmony in various perspectives and has revealed the path of spirituality, philosophy, yoga, good governance, and harmony to the global civilization. It has embraced the diverse and rich intellectual traditions of India, spanning millennia and influencing various domains such as philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, arts, and governance. Through this workshop, understand Indian Spirituality and Interfaith Dialogue with various philosophical perspectives to establish global harmony and global peace, to promote and integrate India’s traditional knowledge systems into modern education and research.
- To highlight the significance of the Indian Knowledge System and its contribution to global thought.
- To understand the role of traditional Indian philosophies, arts, sciences, and ethics in promoting social cohesion, mutual respect, and unity within India’s diverse society.
- Understanding the Indian Knowledge System offers solutions to contemporary global challenges by fostering values of peace, tolerance, and intercultural dialogue for global harmony.
- To encourage participants to reflect on the relevance of indigenous knowledge in contemporary education, governance, and sustainable development.
- To facilitate discussions on integrating Indian traditional wisdom with modern scientific and technological advancements for holistic progress.
- To inspire youth and community leaders for Indian cultural values that support both national integration and global understanding.
- To create awareness of the Indian Knowledge System among the emerging researchers about its contribution to nation-building and identity.
- To bring together eminent scholars, researchers, and academicians to share valuable insights and establish a meaningful dialogue. Topics to be covered in the e-workshop included
- Introduction to the Indian Knowledge System and its Relevance in Contemporary Times.
- The Foundational Concepts and Universal Principles of the Indian Knowledge System.
- Philosophical Ideas and Spiritual Foundations of the Indian Knowledge System.
- Introduction to the Four Vedas and Their Philosophical Approach.
- The Indian Knowledge System as a Foundation for Universal Ethical Values and Peaceful Coexistence.
- Indigenous Knowledge and the Evolution of the Indian Taxation System.
- Spiritual Pluralism and Inclusivity in Indian Thought as a Model for Global Religious Tolerance
- The Contribution of Indian Philosophical Systems to Global Intellectual Traditions.
- The Global Impact of Indian Spiritual Leaders and Thinkers on Peace and Human Unity.
- The Indian Educational Philosophy and Its Potential to Inspire Global Pedagogical Models.
- Indian Knowledge System and Its Relevance in Shaping Principles of Global Governance
- The Indian Knowledge System as a Foundation for Effective and Ethical Administration.
- Unity in Diversity: Harmony Through Pluralism
- Role of Indian Philosophy in National Identity
- Indian Spirituality and Interfaith Dialogue
- Global Relevance of Indian Spiritual ThoughtWho Should Attend? This Workshop is useful to the Research Scholars who are doing research Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, and Management. This is important to the students who are studying in Graduation and Post-Graduation in the above fields. Anyone interested in improving their knowledge of the Indian Knowledge System of ancient and contemporary times can join this workshop.Interested participants are requested to fill out the Google form to register. There is no need to send a hard copy of the form. However, a copy of the filled form can be emailed to the email ID irsa.ac.in121@gmail.com. If any participants are unable to fill out the Google form due to a technical issue, they can print the registration form, which is mentioned on the last page, print it, and send it to the IRSA email.
Registration can be done online using the link given below: https://forms.gle/bok2YfQiz7cjf4tP6
- If clicking the link does not open, you can copy the link and paste it into Chrome and fill out the Google form.Registration Fees: 200 onlyRegistration Date: From 25/08/2025 to 07/09/2025
Payment Details:
Name: Shubhangi Amble
Bank Account No.: 80084788213
IFSC Code: MAHG0004515
Bank Name: Maharashtra Gramin Bank
You can also pay with Phone Pay
Contact No. of the Committee Members:
Shubhangi Amble: 9822756495
Dr. Hemant Kumar: 996886006
For any query, you can send a message to WhatsApp: 9919914900
For any query, you can send a message to Mail: irsa.ac.in121@gmail.com
- The certificate will be issued to the participants after completion of the e-workshop within 10-15 days. A certificate will be provided to those participants who will actively participate in the Workshop and fill out the feedback form. The feedback form will be sent by the moderator of the session at the end of each academic session.