The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) at Sree Sankara College, Kalady, is dedicated to exploring, preserving, and propagating the vast intellectual and cultural heritage of Bhārath. Anchored in the legacy of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya and inspired by the principles of holistic knowledge, the Centre serves as a hub for research, documentation, and dissemination of traditional Bhārathīya wisdom in dialogue with contemporary disciplines.
Vision
To emerge as a premier centre fostering the revival, research, and application of Bhārathīya Knowledge Systems for societal development and global understanding.
Mission
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To conserve and document Bhārath’s traditional knowledge practices across disciplines.
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To create a comprehensive data bank of regional IKS resources and facilitate their academic and cultural integration.
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To organize lectures, seminars, and training programmes that disseminate insights from IKS to students, scholars, and the public.
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To promote research and development activities bridging IKS with modern scientific and technological advancements.
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To collaborate with institutions of higher learning and research, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to Bhārathīya knowledge traditions.
Activities
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Lectures and Seminars: Regular academic and public talks by eminent scholars on diverse IKS themes.
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Data Bank Creation: Compilation and digital archiving of regional IKS resources, manuscripts, and oral traditions.
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Research & Development: Interdisciplinary projects integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific paradigms.
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Conservation Practices: Documentation and preservation of regional practices, rituals, and crafts rooted in IKS.
Collaborations
The Centre actively collaborates with Adi Sankara Institute of Engineering and Technology to foster technology-enabled research and dissemination of Bhārathīya Knowledge Systems.