Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Cell
St. Xavier’s College, Burdwan
The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Cell of St. Xavier’s College,
Burdwan has been established in alignment with the vision of the National
Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the initiatives of the University Grants
Commission (UGC) and AICTE to promote the rich intellectual heritage of
India. The cell aims to integrate the wisdom of traditional Indian knowledge
with contemporary academic practices, fostering holistic and value-based
education among students and scholars.
India possesses a vast repository of knowledge developed over millennia
in fields such as philosophy, mathematics, science, medicine, management,
arts, environmental studies, and ethical traditions. The Indian Knowledge
System represents a comprehensive understanding of life, society, and nature
rooted in indigenous thought and cultural practices. Recognizing the
significance of this heritage, St. Xavier’s College has taken the initiative to
institutionalize the study, research, and dissemination of IKS through the
establishment of this dedicated cell.
The IKS Cell serves as a multidisciplinary platform to promote
awareness and academic engagement with traditional Indian knowledge traditions
while encouraging their relevance in contemporary society. It aims to build
bridges between classical knowledge systems and modern education, thereby
strengthening cultural consciousness, research innovation, and ethical
learning.
Vision
The vision of the IKS Cell is to revitalize India’s intellectual
traditions and integrate them with modern education, thereby fostering a
generation of students who are academically competent, culturally aware, and
ethically responsible.
Mission
- To
promote research and academic engagement in Indian knowledge traditions
- To
encourage interdisciplinary learning rooted in Indian philosophical and
scientific heritage
- To
create a knowledge ecosystem that connects traditional wisdom with
contemporary global challenges
Objectives of the IKS Cell
The primary objectives of the IKS Cell include:
- To integrate
Indian Knowledge Systems into the academic curriculum in accordance
with the vision of NEP 2020.
- To organize
seminars, workshops, conferences, and Faculty Development Programmes
(FDPs) on themes related to Indian knowledge traditions.
- To encourage
interdisciplinary research exploring traditional Indian knowledge and
its contemporary applications.
- To document
and preserve indigenous and local knowledge traditions of the region.
- To collaborate
with national bodies and academic institutions working in the field of
Indian Knowledge Systems.
- To
promote value-based education rooted in Indian culture, ethics, and
heritage.
Activities of the IKS Cell
The IKS Cell undertakes a wide range of academic and outreach
activities, including:
- Academic
lectures and invited talks by scholars of Indian knowledge traditions
- Workshops
and training programmes on traditional knowledge systems
- Faculty
Development Programmes (FDPs) related to IKS integration in higher
education
- Research
initiatives and publications on indigenous knowledge
- Documentation
of regional cultural and knowledge traditions
- Student
engagement activities, competitions, and awareness programmes
- Collaborative
programmes with universities and national research bodies
Structure of the IKS Cell
The Indian Knowledge System Cell of St. Xavier’s College, Burdwan
functions under the leadership of the Principal with a dedicated team of
faculty members, administrative staff, and student representatives.
Chairperson
Rev. Fr. G. Paul Arockiam, Principal
Coordinator
Dr. Kandarpa Kanti Hazra
Department of Business Administration
Members
- Ms.
Sukanya Saha – Department of Sociology (Documentation Officer)
- Mr.
Santu Karmakar – Department of Computer Application (IT Support)
- Mrs.
Puja Sonkar – Department of English (Language Expert)
- Mr.
Supratik Goswami – Accounts Officer
- Mr.
Omar Hasan Laskar – Student Representative (Semester V, Batch 2023-27,The Department
of Business Administration)