Conference on Indian knowledge systems organised in Shahabad

A one-day multidisciplinary national conference on the theme ‘Exploring Indian Knowledge Systems: Intersections of Culture, Mathematics and Modern Science’ was organised at Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Shahabad, on Saturday.

Prof Aarti Trehan, Principal of the college, underlined the significance of exploring Indian Knowledge Systems, noting how India’s intellectual traditions harmonise culture, mathematics and scientific reasoning, and continue to inform modern academic and technological progress.

Convener Dr Hema Sukhija said that Indian Knowledge Systems offered a holistic framework in which ancient wisdom and modern science coexisted, fostering innovation, research and sustainable development.

Keynote speaker Prof Anil K Vashisth, Department of Mathematics, Kurukshetra University, elaborated on India’s ancient mathematical heritage. He spoke on how Vedic mathematics, geometry, numerical systems and logical reasoning laid the foundations for contemporary scientific advancements. He stressed the importance of integrating traditional mathematical principles with modern research methodologies.

In the first technical session, Reema Mediratta, scientist, Innovation and Translation Research Unit (ICMR), Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, delivered an insightful talk on “Innovation through Tradition: How Ancient Indian Concepts Inspire Modern Research.” She highlighted how ancient Indian medical frameworks — including Ayurveda, holistic healing and preventive care — continue to shape evidence-based medical innovation and translational research.

The second technical session featured Dr Sandeep Singh, Scientist-III, DST-CPR, Panjab University, Chandigarh, who spoke on the “Role of Industry–Academia Interlinkages in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).” He stressed the need for research collaborations and indigenous innovation ecosystems.

Researchers from multiple states presented papers on diverse themes. Of the 115 participants, 114 presented papers.