Indian Knowledge Systems

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

ORGANISES

Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development and Technological Transformation

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26th - 27th February 2027

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Mode: Hybrid

Aligned With UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Theme

Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development and Technological Transformation: Harnessing cultural heritage, social sciences and humanities as foundations for innovation, resilience, and national progress.

Concept Note

The global landscape is undergoing profound transformations driven by environmental challenges, technological advances, social inequalities, and shifting political dynamics. In this context, the pursuit of a sustainable future requires a multidisciplinary and inclusive approach — one that bridges the spheres of culture, society, and governance.

This conference aims to create a vibrant platform for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders to engage in critical dialogue about how we can transition toward a more just, resilient, and sustainable world. By examining the intersections of cultural narratives, social systems, and governance models, the event seeks to challenge conventional paradigms and propose innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our time. Culture shapes our values, beliefs, and behaviours; society reflects our collective organisation and resilience; governance determines how power and resources are distributed. This conference invites contributions that explore emerging trends, indigenous knowledge systems, participatory governance, social justice, and the role of education, media, and the arts in shaping sustainable futures.

This Conference Aims To

The key objectives of the conference are as follows:

To promote the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into contemporary education, research, and innovation for holistic and sustainable development.
To explore the relevance of traditional Indian knowledge in addressing modern challenges related to sustainability, environmental conservation, and societal well-being.
To encourage interdisciplinary research that combines Indian Knowledge Systems with emerging technologies and scientific advancements.
To provide a platform for scholars, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange ideas, research findings, and best practices on IKS and technological transformation.
To identify innovative applications of indigenous knowledge in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education, energy, environmental management, and entrepreneurship.
To foster collaboration among educational institutions, research organisations, industries, and government agencies for the effective implementation of Indian Knowledge Systems in national development.
To examine the role of Indian philosophical, ethical, and cultural values in promoting sustainable technologies, responsible innovation, and inclusive growth.
To support the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by encouraging the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems into higher education curricula and research initiatives.
To inspire young researchers and students to undertake innovative research that bridges traditional wisdom with modern science and technology.
To develop policy recommendations and strategic frameworks for leveraging Indian Knowledge Systems to achieve sustainable development, technological advancement, and the vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat).

Sub-Themes

Indian Knowledge Systems as cultural foundations for national vision, identity, and transformation.

Traditions in administration, political science, ethics, and policy innovation.

Self-reliance, rural transformation, and spatial-cultural development.

NEP 2020 enriched by Hindi and English literature, pedagogy, and cultural learning.

Knowledge trajectories, indigenous sciences, and historical innovation.

Indian epistemologies in technology, cognition, and digital storytelling.

Heritage-conscious, inclusive, and socially sustainable cities.

Yoga, psychology of well-being, and holistic cultural practices.

Resilience, ecological ethics, and cultural imagination.

Justice, indigenous games, sociology of sports, and cultural journalism.

Submission Guidelines

Please follow the guidelines below while preparing and submitting your work:

The abstract should be 100 - 150 words.
The full paper should be within 3000–3700 words, including title, abstract, main text, and references. It should include: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings/Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
Plagiarism must be below 10%. Authors must submit their own plagiarism report (Urkund / Turnitin / iThenticate / Drillbit). The review committee may conduct an additional plagiarism check.
The paper title should align with the conference themes and sub-themes.
All citations and references must follow the Harvard Author–Date referencing style with consistent formatting. Proper in-text citations corresponding to the reference list are mandatory.
All papers should be in Times New Roman / Unicode-10, font size 12, with 1.5-line spacing.
Authors must send abstracts in a Word Document only to arts.conference@kalingauniversity.ac.in by 25th December 2026.

Participate

Dates, Registration & Payment

Milestone	Date
Last Date of Abstract Submission	25th January 2027
Abstract Acceptance Notification	31st January 2027
Last Date of Full-length Paper Submission	10th February 2027
Last Date of Registration	19th February 2027
Date of Conference	26th - 27th February 2027

Category	Fee
Faculty & Other Educators	INR 2,000/-
Research Scholars	INR 2,000/-
UG+PG Students	INR 1,200/-
Industry Experts	INR 2,500/-
International Participants	USD 50/-

After the registration dates, an additional INR 250/- per category (International Participants: USD 20/- additional).
On-the-spot registration: INR 500/- additional per category.
50% concession to participants from Kalinga University and institutions having an MoU with Kalinga University, Naya Raipur.
Accommodation will be provided at the participants' request (charges applicable).
Registration fees include a Conference Kit, High Tea, and Lunch for both days.
Registration Link: Register Here

Field	Details
Merchant	Kalinga University
A/C Name	Kalinga University Faculty of Arts and Humanities
A/C No.	1744100100003500
IFSC Code	PUNB0174410
Branch	Rakhi, Naya Raipur

Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings with an ISBN (E-book).
Selected papers will be published in UGC / ABDC / Scopus-indexed journals, with applicable charges determined by the respective journals.

Reach Out To Us

Contacts

Dr. Abhishek Agrawal

Designation

Assistant Professor, Department of History

Contact

+91-9827900833

Ms. Sumira Madan

Designation

Assistant Professor, Department of English

Contact

+91-9650034149

Contact Us

For paper submission and queries,
📩 arts.conference@kalingauniversity.ac.in

Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems 2027
International Conference — Faculty of Arts & Humanities

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Concept Note

This Conference Aims To

The key objectives of the conference are as follows:

To promote the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into contemporary education, research, and innovation for holistic and sustainable development.

To explore the relevance of traditional Indian knowledge in addressing modern challenges related to sustainability, environmental conservation, and societal well-being.

To encourage interdisciplinary research that combines Indian Knowledge Systems with emerging technologies and scientific advancements.

To provide a platform for scholars, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange ideas, research findings, and best practices on IKS and technological transformation.

To identify innovative applications of indigenous knowledge in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education, energy, environmental management, and entrepreneurship.

To foster collaboration among educational institutions, research organisations, industries, and government agencies for the effective implementation of Indian Knowledge Systems in national development.

To examine the role of Indian philosophical, ethical, and cultural values in promoting sustainable technologies, responsible innovation, and inclusive growth.

To support the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by encouraging the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems into higher education curricula and research initiatives.

To inspire young researchers and students to undertake innovative research that bridges traditional wisdom with modern science and technology.

To develop policy recommendations and strategic frameworks for leveraging Indian Knowledge Systems to achieve sustainable development, technological advancement, and the vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat).