About The Department
St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, is a premier Jesuit institution with a legacy of academic excellence since 1882. Elevated to university status in 2022, it is India's first university established under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as part of RUSA 2.0.
The university offers diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning.
"With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant academic environment, it continues to uphold its commitment to holistic education, social responsibility, and global engagement."
About The Department
- To integrate Indian Knowledge Systems into contemporary curricula in higher education, fostering an appreciation for indigenous wisdom alongside modern scientific developments.
- To promote interdisciplinary research that explores the relevance of IKS in addressing contemporary challenges related to sustainability, health, environment, economy, and society.
- To encourage innovation through blending traditional knowledge with modern science and technology.
- To conduct training programs, workshops, and certificate courses for students, faculty, and researchers on various aspects of IKS.
- To develop skill-based learning modules that draw from traditional crafts, practices, and technologies.
- To create awareness among stakeholders about the richness and global relevance of IKS through seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and publications.
- To engage with local communities, practitioners, and knowledge holders for dissemination and dialogue.
- To establish linkages with national and international institutions, research bodies, and industry for collaborative projects on IKS.
- To facilitate partnerships with traditional knowledge holders and communities for knowledge-sharing and co-creation.
- To promote IKS-based approaches to sustainable development, environmental management, health, and well-being.
- To encourage policy recommendations that recognize the significance of IKS in governance effectiveness.