Jamshedpur: The fifteenth National Symposium on Ancient Indian Science and Technology concluded at NIT Jamshedpur on Tuesday, marking two days of intense deliberation on the relevance of conventional information within the trendy period. The Centre for Indian Knowledge System (IKS) at NIT Jamshedpur and the Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan Vigyan Samaj (BPGVS) collectively organized the occasion.
The symposium served as a bridge between historical knowledge and modern scientific development, drawing academicians, researchers, and specialists from throughout the nation.
Key Highlights and Speaker Insights
The occasion featured numerous views on integrating conventional techniques into present analysis and schooling:
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Holistic Frameworks: Prof. Debi Prasad Mishra (Founder President, BPGVS) and Dr. Om Prakash Pandey explored the Gyan–Vigyan–Pragyan framework, emphasizing its position in reaching holistic improvement and the success of the “Shikshak Bano Abhiyan.”
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Modern Integration: Dr. Sohani Banerjee mentioned the cutting-edge intersection of Indian Knowledge Systems with Artificial Intelligence and digital applied sciences.
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Scientific Traditions: Okay.E.N. Raghavan highlighted the ecological significance of Go-based practices, whereas Dr. Premlata Devi elaborated on the scientific depth present in historical texts.
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Language and Culture: Prof. Rakesh Sahgal advocated for incorporating Sanskrit into mainstream schooling, whereas Chief Guest Dr. Narendra Kumar shared insights on the scientific points of Jyotish.
Institutional Leadership
Delivering the welcome handle, Prof. Ram Vinay Sharma (Chairperson, IKS and Deputy Director, NIT Jamshedpur) underscored the significance of reviving conventional information for present-day analysis. Prof. Goutam Sutradhar, Director of NIT Jamshedpur, expressed his gratitude to the contributors, noting that such dialogues are important for a complete instructional ecosystem.
The valedictory ceremony noticed the participation of senior college, together with Prof. Prabha Chand, Prof. A.Okay.L. Srivastava, and Prof. H.L. Yadav. Dr. Jitendra Kumar delivered the formal vote of thanks, acknowledging the organizing staff led by Prof. Shailendra Kumar and Dr. Ratnesh Mishra.