GGSIPU Hosts National Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems
GGSIPU’s Liberal Arts School hosts conference on Indian Knowledge Systems
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) held a national conference on May 14-15, focusing on 'Indian Knowledge Systems: Continuities, Ruptures and Synthesis.' The event brought together over 30 scholars to discuss various themes related to indigenous knowledge, featuring keynotes from prominent intellectuals including Sachchidanand Joshi and Deepak Kumar.
- 01The conference aimed to foster critical discussions among scholars, researchers, and students from various disciplines.
- 02Sachchidanand Joshi emphasized the importance of art in understanding knowledge systems in daily life.
- 03Deepak Kumar's keynote address focused on the respect for indigenous knowledge forms.
- 04The event included technical sessions chaired by experts like Madhulika Banerjee and Vivek Kumar.
- 05More than 30 presentations were made on diverse themes related to Indian Knowledge Systems.
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The University School of Liberal Arts at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) organized a two-day national conference on May 14 and 15, themed 'Indian Knowledge Systems: Continuities, Ruptures and Synthesis.' The event aimed to unite scholars, researchers, and students to engage in critical discussions about the evolving landscape of Indian Knowledge Systems. Notable figures such as Sachchidanand Joshi, member secretary of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, opened the conference by highlighting the significance of art in uncovering knowledge embedded in everyday life. The keynote address was delivered by renowned science historian Deepak Kumar, who stressed the need to respect indigenous knowledge. The conference also featured technical sessions chaired by political scientist Madhulika Banerjee and sociologist Vivek Kumar, with over 30 scholars presenting their research. A round-table discussion moderated by N. Raghuram was a key highlight, alongside the release of the annual newsletter 'Navkriti.' The valedictory address was given by Ananya Vajpayee from the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, wrapping up a comprehensive exploration of Indian Knowledge Systems.
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The conference provided a platform for scholars to share insights on Indian Knowledge Systems, potentially influencing academic discourse in the field.
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