Centre's Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

Contemporary topics under IKS for the first time

For the first time, the Indian Knowledge Systems division has brought contemporary topics, including fashion and interior design, edutainment sciences, culinary, nutritional and pharmacological sciences, under its umbrella.

2 research proposals

Last week, the division officially called for two separate research proposals.

1. One is part of the annual Bhāratīya-jñāna-saṃvardhana-yojanā, focusing on outcome-based research.
2. The other is a new scheme, Bhāratīya-jñāna-pāṭhyapustaka-yojanā, aimed at developing textbooks and course material on Indian Knowledge Systems.

Collaboration with IIT Hyderabad

To tackle the problem of mainstreaming the IKS with modern education, a collaborative effort with IIT Hyderabad, incorporating the identification of 16 themes that could be understood both by traditional scholars and those in modern education.

Incentives for research projects

• Research projects typically receive awards ranging from Rs. 5 to 10 lakh, with a maximum of Rs 20 lakh for experimental projects over two years.
• For textbook and course material development, the division will provide up to Rs. 8.5 lakh to selected candidates under various categories.

Creation of course material for UG students

The IKS Division is working towards the creation of 125 textbooks and course material for undergraduate students on various topics under the Bhāratīya-jñāna-pāṭhyapustaka-yojanā.

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