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Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) refers to the vast, holistic body of knowledge developed in India over thousands of years. It integrates science, technology, philosophy, arts, medicine, mathematics, governance, and ethics, emphasizing harmony between humans, nature, and society.

Key Domains of Indian Knowledge System

• Science and Mathematics
  Contributions in zero, decimal system, algebra, geometry, astronomy, and time calculation.

• Engineering and Technology
  Ancient practices in metallurgy (e.g., Wootz steel), town planning (Indus Valley Civilization), water management, and architecture (Vastu Shastra).

• Medicine and Health Sciences
  Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and holistic wellness approaches focusing on prevention and balance.

• Astronomy and Space Sciences
  Works of Aryabhata, Varahamihira, and Bhaskaracharya on planetary motion, eclipses, and calendars.

Biography:

Padmashree Anand, an alumnus of Mangalore University, holds a Ph.D. in Material
Science. She has specialized in ancient Indian materials with reference to Bharadwaja’s
Vymanika Sastra on Vataharanaloha and Panchaloha. She holds a Master’s in Organic
Chemistry and a Master’s in Sanskrit from KSOU having topped the university. She has
undergone NPTEL online certifications in Casting Technology, Ancient Indian Sciences and
Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation from IITs. Besides these, she has
completed several courses/programs such as  Conservation Science Training and Research
Programme (CoSTAR) – Module 1 at Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute,
Harvard University, in association with Harvard Art Museums, Harvard University &
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya; Prakrit Ratna from National Institute of
Prakrit Studies & Research, Shravanabelagola; Diploma in Built Heritage Studies and
Conservation, University of Mumbai; and, PGD in Manuscriptology and Paleography,
IGNCA, Bengaluru. She is a certified manuscript conservator and has been in the academia
and research for over last twenty years.
She is currently involved with her team in a CSR funded project titled “Scientific analysis of
Pigments in South Indian traditional paintings and Digitization of manuscripts”. Being in the
field of IKS for more than 10 years, her research interests include studies on ancient Indian
science and technology with focus on metallurgy and civil engineering, encryption techniques
as used in ancient India and also in manuscriptology. She has knowledge of a few ancient
scripts such as Brahmi, Sharada, Grantha, Tigalari, Kannada Modi and Nandinagari. She was
actively involved in R&D activities in DST funded projects on solar cells and played a key
role in the successful completion of the BPR&D project. She has presented papers at national
and international conferences and has a few publications to her credit. Padmashree Anand has
also undergone comprehensive training on Leadership and Career Development for Women
Scientists / Technologists organized by DST and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum,
IISER, Pune and COACH International, USA. She is also a certified coffee brewer and has
interest in music and is working as an Associate Professor.

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