The
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at Vignan University is dedicated to the
research, preservation, and
promotion of
traditional Indian knowledge across diverse fields. With a focus on
interdisciplinary studies, the Centre explores the rich
intellectual heritage of India, integrating
ancient wisdom with
contemporary innovations. Through
academic programs, workshops, and
research, we aim to nurture a deeper understanding of India’s
classical knowledge systems, including
philosophy, science, technology, arts, and
culture. Our goal is to empower students and scholars to engage with these systems in ways that are relevant to
modern challenges and
global discourses.Mission
- To revive, document, and integrate traditional Indian knowledge with modern academic disciplines.
- To promote interdisciplinary research that explores India's scientific, philosophical, and cultural heritage.
- To create a knowledge bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary applications.
Vision
- To establish the centre as a premier hub for research on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).
- To contribute to the global recognition of India's intellectual traditions.
- To foster a sustainable and knowledge-driven society by drawing insights from classical Indian texts.
Objectives
- To research and disseminate India's contributions to science, technology, medicine, governance, and philosophy.
- To integrate Indian epistemology and methodologies into modern education and policymaking.
- To collaborate with national and international scholars for knowledge exchange.
- To organize lectures, conferences, and workshops on IKS themes.
Research Domains / Areas of Focus
- Ancient Indian Science & Technology (Metallurgy, Water Management, Astronomy, etc.)
- Traditional Medicine Systems (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Indigenous Healing Practices)
- Indian Philosophical and Ethical Traditions
- Linguistics & Indian Literary Heritage
- Temple Architecture, Town Planning, and Civil Engineering in Ancient India
- Indian Economic & Political Thought (Arthashastra, Dharmaśāstra, and Administrative Traditions)
- Indian Ocean Trade & Maritime Practices (Traditional navigation techniques, shipbuilding, economic strategies, and cultural exchanges)
Facilities Available
- Resource Library
- Smart Classrooms (for interactive learning and research discussions).
- Collaborative Research Labs (for interdisciplinary studies)
- Workshop Spaces (for traditional arts, crafts, and practices).
Activities
- Workshops and Training Programs on ancient Indian sciences and philosophical traditions.
- Lecture Series by experts on various themes related to IKS.
- Community Outreach Programs to promote indigenous knowledge among local communities.
- Fieldwork and documentation of indigenous practices in rural/tribal communities.
- Student-led projects to revive forgotten traditions or adapt them to modern needs.
Proposed Projects
- Translation and Critical Analysis of classical Indian texts for modern application.
- Research on Traditional Water Management Systems and their relevance today.
- Integration of Indian Mathematical and Astronomical Systems into academic curricula.
- Certification programs/short-term courses (e.g. on Yoga, Sanskrit language, traditional ecology, etc.).
- Creating an open-access digital repository of Indian manuscripts, especially from the Telugu regions.
- Publication of Research Papers & Books focusing on unexplored IKS topics.
- Cultural and Heritage Immersion Programs for students and faculty.
- Development of AI-Based Tools to decode ancient scripts and knowledge texts.