The Indian Institutes of Technology in Roorkee and Bhilai – IIT Roorkee and IIT Bhilai, have signed an MoU to strengthen the academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. This strategic partnership aims to preserve and promote Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and seeks to contribute to socio-economic development in tribal areas, emphasizing research on traditional medicinal plants, tribal culture studies, agricultural practices in tribal regions, and financial literacy among tribal populations.
The MoU was signed at IIT Bhilai by the heads of both institutions – Professor K K Pant, Director IIT Roorkee and Professor Rajiv Prakash, Director IIT Bhilai.
The collaboration represents a significant stride towards fostering awareness among the youth about Indian culture and heritage, aligning with the Government of India’s ambitious vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, an institute statement issued in this regard said.
Moreover, the partnership, the institutes added, will actively support the objectives outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasising the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems into the education system.
IKS includes “Knowledge of India” from ancient India and its contributions to modern India and its successes and challenges, and a clear sense of India’s future aspirations with regard to education, health, environment, etc. This collaboration also aligns with Prime Minister’s vision of Ek Bharath Shreshtha Bharat.
As part of the agreement, both institutions will exchange knowledge and promote Indian culture, Indian knowledge systems and develop projects on sustainable and rural development, ancient Indian science, fintech, health science, agriculture, artificial intelligence, complementary and alternative medicine, life management, environment, renewable energy, food processing, tourism management, languages, peace and conciliation, music, humanities and common interest.
They have also agreed to jointly organise seminars, symposiums, conferences, workshops and short term training programs.
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