Two Day International Seminar
On
Relevance of Indian Knowledge System in
Contemporary Society, Education and Culture
Organized by
Department of Education
Aliah University
in collaboration with
Byanjanbarna Foundation
Venue: Department of Education, Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Date: 26th and 27th November, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
All Academicians, Educationists, Policy Makers, University/College/School Faculty Members, Librarians, UG/PG/MPhil/Ph.D. Students and Scholars and Post Doctoral Fellows are here by requested to register their names, present their papers and attend the Seminar.
Sub-Themes:
Integration via NEP 2020: Implementation strategies, challenges, and curriculum design.
Ancient Learning Frameworks: Adapting Tarka (logic/debate) and experiential learning to modern classrooms.
STEM & Heritage: The foundational role of ancient Indian mathematics, astronomy, and metallurgy in contemporary science.
Eco-Centric Worldview: Applying Panchamahabhuta (five elements) philosophy to modern climate action.
Traditional Resource Management: Historical rainwater harvesting, indigenous agriculture, and seed preservation.
Sustainable Living: Indian ethical frameworks (Aparigraha) as a solution to modern overconsumption.
Holistic Healthcare: Integrating Ayurveda with modern evidence-based medicine.
Yoga & Psychology: Mental wellness, consciousness studies, and stress management through Indian philosophy.
Food & Lifestyle: Ahar-Vihar principles and their role in preventing lifestyle diseases.
Aesthetics & Performance: Natyashastra and classical art forms in contemporary creative industries.
Ethics in Governance: Relevance of Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Dharmashastras in modern public administration.
Linguistics & Literature: Preserving indigenous languages and the structural utility of Sanskrit in computational linguistics.
Digital Humanities: AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing applications in ancient text analysis.
Intellectual Property Rights: Protecting Traditional Knowledge Systems (TKS) from biopiracy.
Any Relevant Sub-Theme.
Guidelines for Abstract Submission:
Abstracts are invited in not more than 250 words on the above sub-themes from Academicians, Educationists, Teachers, Scholars, Librarians, Policy Makers, Research Scholars and Students.
- All abstracts will be peer reviewed and evaluated before final acceptance. Bengali and English both languages will be accepted.
- Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit and present their work at the Seminar. The Authors of accepted abstracts will be informed in due time over email.
- After the Seminar, only selected Papers will be published in an Edited Volume based on the recommendations of the Expert Committee. We will inform through email the selected authors to submit their full length papers after the completion of the Seminar.
- The abstract and the final submission must be typed in Times New Roman, with font size 12 point normal and 1.5 line spacing.
Submission Procedure:
The abstract and the paper should be submitted as an attachment to the email id byanjanbarnafoundation@gmail.comwith the following information:
- Name, 2. Affiliation with Institution, 3. Address for Correspondence, 4. Contact Details: Phone No. and E-mail Id, 5. Title of the Abstract/Paper.
Important Dates:
Last Date for Submission of Abstracts (Soft-Copy): 17.11.2026
Intimation of Selection of the Abstract: 21.11.2026
Date of Seminar: 26th and 27th November, 2026 Time: 10.30 am – 5:30pm
Registration Fees: Rs. 1000/- only For Academicians, Educationists, Policy Makers, University/College/School Faculty Members, Librarians, Research Scholars and Post Doctoral Fellows and Rs. 500/- only For UG/PG Students. Registration will be done on the spot during the Seminar.
How to reach:
Department of Education, Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, 17, Gorachand Road, Kolkata 700014, West Bengal, India. From Sealdah Station: Take bus or taxi towards Chittaranjan National Medical College. It takes 5 minutes walking from there to reach the seminar venue.
Whom to Contact: In case of any queries/clarification, the same can be conveyed to: The Secretary, Byanjanbarna Foundation”,Kolkata by sending an e-mail to byanjanbarnafoundation@gmail.com or through phone. Contact No.:9051631232. or Dr. Reshma Khatun, Head, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Education, Aliah University & Chair Person of the Programme, Email: dr.reshmakhatun@aliah.ac.in. Dr. Kaji Abdul Kafi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Education, Aliah University & Convener of the Seminar, Email: kafi.edu@aliah.ac.in.