Adani, Centre’s IKS division announce global Indology event

The Adani Group, in collaboration with the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division of the Ministry of Education, will host a global conclave aimed at reviving India’s ancient traditions, officials said.

The event, titled Adani Global Indology Conclave: Reviving Parampara for a United World, will be held from November 20 to 22 at the Adani Shantigram Township in Ahmedabad.

A senior IKS official said, “The Adani Global Indology Conclave, a visionary initiative by the Adani Group in partnership with the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), is being planned as a premier platform for the revitalisation and global dissemination of India’s profound intellectual heritage.”

“The landmark event seeks to weave the timeless parampara (tradition) of Indian Knowledge Systems into the fabric of contemporary discourse, fostering interdisciplinary innovation, rigorous scholarship, and global collaboration to advance a harmonious and sustainable world,” the official added.

The conclave will include five competitions to engage scholars, students, innovators and enthusiasts in exploring and reinterpreting Indian Knowledge Systems. Participants will present their research and insights across 16 thematic areas.

The five competitions are the Indology Quiz Competition, Pragnya Tech Indic Deeptech Startup Challenge, Lokarangam – Universe of Indic Immersive Arts, IKS Poster Presentation Competition, and Documentary on IKS Thematic Areas.

Winners will receive prizes of Rs 1 lakh, Rs 50,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000.

The IKS Division was established in October 2020 under the Ministry of Education to promote interdisciplinary research, preserve and disseminate understanding of Indian Knowledge Systems, and support the establishment of IKS centres and related projects.

(With inputs from agencies)