NYCIKS2023: National Youth Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems 2023 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee, India, August 25-27, 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems.

Set to take place from August 25th to 27th, our event brings together scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the globe to explore and celebrate the rich and diverse world of Indian knowledge systems.

Our conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of these ancient wisdom traditions and their relevance to contemporary society. Featuring a prestigious lineup of keynote speakers, interactive workshops, enlightening panel discussions, and a vibrant academic community, we are excited to provide a platform for scholarly exchange and thought-provoking discourse.

Whether you wish to share your research in the form of a paper, or you are keen on attending to gain insights from global experts, this website is your one-stop resource. Here you will find all the necessary information regarding registration, paper submission, schedule, and venue details.

We invite you to be a part of this unique event celebrating the depth and diversity of Indian knowledge systems. Let's come together to learn, share, and inspire!

We look forward to welcoming you in August 2023.

Themes

1. G-20 Theme: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam(One Earth, One Family, One Future)

2. IKS Based Approaches In Mathematics, Metallurgy, Astronomy And Physical Sciences

3. Health, Wellness, And Psychology: Indian Perspective

4. Indic Traditions Of Architecture, Design And Planning

5. Indic Perspectives On Economics, Management, Public Administration, And Governance

6. Indian Linguistics

7. Sustainable Agriculture And Food Preservation

8. Role Of Indian Languages In The Promotion Of IKS

9. New Universal Sociological Models Based On Indic Emic Perspective

10. Indian Tradition Of Art, Music And Dance

11. Indian Philosophical Systems

12. Traditional Indic Practices Of Water And Environmental Conservation

What is NYCIKS 2023?

Historically, Bharat i.e. India has served as an incubator for ideas in different spheres of human life: political, social, economic, cultural and also scientific. The list of discoveries and innovations made over the centuries reveals India’s rich heritage of scientific inquiry – in architecture, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, metallurgy, textiles, health, ship building, town planning, textiles and more. For example, advances in chemical sciences many centuries ago allowed us to produce some of the highest grades of metals and alloys in the world. With its intellectual heritage and current prowess in different knowledge systems, combined with a tradition of innovation with sustainability, India now has an opportunity to become a leader in different fields. Over the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in Indic thought and wisdom as the flaws and limitations of the current model of individual and societal development have become apparent. Concepts such as sustainability, inclusivity, and values have gained prominence, leading to a surge of interest and initiatives in exploring and comprehending the knowledge traditions of ancient India, which were built upon these very principles. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aligns with this spirit, emphasizing the importance of integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into the national curriculum and pedagogy, as well as fostering genuine research and innovation in this field to address the challenges and concerns of the 21st century. To encourage, guide, and provide platforms and opportunities for young scholars and researchers to actively participate in this transformative journey at the time when India has assumed G-20 presidency, the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) committee of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is conducting a IKS National Youth Conference from August 25 to 27, 2023 at IIT Roorkee as part of G-20 University Connect program. The conference will be conducted in association with the IKS division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. There is no registration fee and no accommodation charges for the students whose papers are accepted for the presentation subjected to the submission of student proof document. The institute will provide the accommodation within the campus.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Download the template given below and use the template for the abstract submission.

• Presentation Template: Word Format
• Presentation Template: Pdf
• First Announcement

Best oral and poster awards will be given

Submissions can be done in all Indian languages and English

Speakers

• Prof. Michel Danino, IIT Gandhinagar
• Prof. K. Ramasubramanian, IIT Bombay
• Shri. J. Sai Deepak, Advocate
• Shri. Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairperson, High-powered Committee for Promotion of Indian Languages, MoE
• Prof. Subhash Kak, Oklahoma State University, USA & Member, Indian Prime Minister's Science Technology and Innovation Council
• Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, VC, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
• Prof. T. V. Bharat, IIT Guwahati

Advisory Committee

• Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of Executive Committee, NAAC
• Prof. B. Mahadevan, IIM Bengaluru
• Shri Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairman, HPC for the Promotion of Indian Languages, MoE
• Prof. G. N. Jha, Chairman, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, MoE
• Prof. H. C.Verma, Retd. Professor from IIT Kanpur
• Prof. K. Gopinath, Retd. Professor From IISc Bengaluru
• Prof. K. Ramasubramanian, IIT Bombay
• Prof. K. S. Kannan, IIT Madras
• Prof. Michel Danino, IIT Gandhinagar
• Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
• Prof. Subhash Kak, Oklahoma State University, USA

Patron

Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee

Co-Patron

Prof. U.P. Singh, Deputy-Director, IIT Roorkee

Organizing committee

• Dr. Anil Kumar Gourishetty, Convener
• Dr. Ram Manohar Singh, Co-convener
• Dr. Rajat Agrawal, Member
• Dr. Partha Roy, Member
• Dr. Avlokita Agrawal, Member
• Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, Member
• Dr. Vishvendra Singh Poonia, Member
• Dr. Jitin Singla, Member
• Dr. D. N. Pandey, Member
• Dr. Smriti Saraswat, Member
• Dr. Falguni Pattanaik, Member
• Prof. Pravindra Kumar, Member
• Prof. Shailly Tomar, Member
• Prof. Akhilesh Kumar Mishra, Member
• Prof. Mahendra Kumar Verma, Member
• Prof. Vinay Sharma, Member
• Prof. Sonal Atreya, Member

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to iks2023@iitr.ac.in