India’s youth population in the age group of 15-29 years comprise 27.2 per cent of the population for 2021, about 38 crores. Today, it is exciting to note, that Indic thought and wisdom is beginning to catch the attention over the last decade, with the world increasingly realizing, the flaws and limitations of the current model of individual and societal development.

The world faces various challenges for sustainable development that can no longer be ignored. Our responsibility is to move toward building communities where sustainability, inclusivity, and values are the buzzwords, and great enthusiasm and initiative are created to explore and understand the knowledge traditions of ancient India.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 also captures this spirit and has given a much-needed thrust not only for the inclusion of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in the national curriculum and pedagogy but also for promoting authentic research and innovation in the domain to address the challenges and concerns of the 21st century. Therefore, encouraging, guiding, and curating platforms and opportunities, especially for young scholars and researchers, is essential.

Indian Knowledge System Division of MoE at AICTE, New Delhi has been encouraging youth to do research in Indic knowledge systems by proving internships and opportunities.

The 3-day National Youth Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (NYCF IKS) organised by Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) and Indian Knowledge System Division of MoE at AICTE, New Delhi

• Interaction with eminent thinkers and young scholars from across India
• Inspiration from renowned personalities in Indian Knowledge Systems
• Presentation at national conference
• Contribution to Indian Knowledge System

Young scholars between 15 and 28 years of age

That is, individuals born between February 6, 1994 and February 3, 2008 – both days included

The presentations will be oral or poster. Accepted participants will be notified by Email.

The instructions will be provided for preparations to oral and poster

CVV – https://www.cvv.ac.in/
Indian Knowledge System Division of MoE at AICTE, New Delhi – https://iksindia.org/

15 April 2024 Submission of abstract  
30 April 2024 Submission of full paper

15, 16 and 17 May 2024

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Chinmaya Eswar Gurukula Campus, Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, Ernakulam, Kerala

• Application of Indian Knowledge Traditions in Everyday Life
• Science, Technology, and Architecture
• Health, Wellness, and Psychology
• Public Administration, and Governance
• Arts, Music, and Dance
• Wisdom Through the Ages

• Ancient Engineering
• Science, Technology & Architecture
• Health, Wellness & Psychology
• Public Administration & Governance
• Arts, Music & Dance

Paper Presentations, Workshops on the above themes, cultural events

• Prof. Ganti S. Murthy, National Coordinator, IKS Division of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
• Swami Sharadananda, Chinmaya International Foundation Dr. Anand Hareendran, CVV
• Dr. Arun Surendran, Strategic Director and Principal of Trinity College of Engineering, Trivandrum
• Prof. Gauri Mahulikar, Academic Director, Chinmaya International Foundation
• Prof. L. Sampath Kumar, Head, School of Linguistics & Literary Studies, CVV
• Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai, Director, Chanakya International Institute of Leadership studies
• Dr. D. K. Hari, Founder, Bharath Gyan (www.bharathgyan.com)
• Dr. D. K. Hema Hari, Founder, Bharath Gyan (www.bharathgyan.com)
• Prof. Ramesh Pattni, Professor Emeritus, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Heritage, CVV
• Dr. Anuradha Choudry, Coordinator, IKS Division of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
• Dr. Abha Mohan, Assistant Professor, School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems, CVV
• Dr. Prabhavathy P. N., Assistant Professor, School of Kalayoga
• Dr. Harsha Simha, Associate Professor, Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
• Dr. Sunitha Grandhee, Dean Lifelong Learning and Wellness, CVV

Poster Guidelines: Prepare your paper as follows

• You will be given a space of A0 size (84.1 cm x 118.9 cm). You can use this space creatively for the presentation of your submission idea with relevant results.
• You may use a single A0 size poster, or multiple A4/A3/A2/A1 posters, or even use the space to put special cut-outs in 2D or 3D. Pins will be provided to paste the poster. 

A0 size (84.1 cm x 118.9 cm or 33.1 inches x 46.8 inches)

Be sure to include the main title, names of author coauthors, and the affiliation(s) and the email address of corresponding author.

Best Presentation Awards will be given in two categories

• Age 15-23
• Age 24-35 

• Originality
• Integrative value into current educational modules
• Presentation creativity

The Adi Shankara Nilayam campus is situated at a distance of 47 km from Kochi International Airport and 28 km from Ernakulam South Railway station. Public buses, cabs and auto-rickshaws are available for the students to travel to Ernakulam. Train connections to Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Chennai and other cities of India are plentiful. Some of the trains do stop at Piravom Road Railway station that is only 5 km away from the campus.

For the Transportation Help , Please contact Mr. Sujith (Mob:91-9633710683)