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A Multidisciplinary International Conference
On

“INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
ROAD MAP FOR VIKSIT BHARAT - 2047” (IKS)

Date: 18th - 22nd February, 2026
Jointly Organized By
IPS COLLEGE, CHHINDWARA
CHHINDWARA (M.P.)
PIN-480001 INDIA
&
RAJA SHANKAR SHAH UNIVERSITY
CHHINDWARA (M.P.)
PIN-480001 INDIA
&
FDDI
CHHINDWARA (M.P.)
PIN-480001 INDIA
&
: VENUE :
FDDI AUDITORIUM
CHHINDWARA, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA PIN-480001
www.ipschw.com

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OUR INVITED DISTINGUSHED INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS/CHAIRPERSON:

Julie Alderton
Julie Alderton
Professor of Knowledge Systems, International Institute of Higher Studies,
University of Cambridge, US
Daniele Bassi
Dean, School of Sustainable Development, University of Verona, Verona
Martha K Cagliostro
Director, Centre for Holistic Health, Harmony Medical Institute

Dr. Mahmood Bagheri Social Innovator & Edupreneur
Dr. Mahmood Bagheri Social Innovator & Edupreneur,
Founder,
CMP Foundation, Iran
Kaspar Beelen
Kaspar Beelen
Environmental Scientist Eco & Wildlife Research Centre,
University of London, London
Prof. Charles Burdett Chair
Prof. Charles Burdett Chair,
Department of Engineering & Sustainability,
Institute of Emerging Technologies, University of London, London

About the Conference

We & Our City:

INDIRA PRIYADARSHINI COLLEGE (I.P.S. COLLEGE), CHHINDWARA, M.P., INDIA, established in 2001, is affiliated with Raja Shankar Shah University and recognized by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The college is also listed under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC), reflecting its commitment to providing quality higher education and fostering academic excellence.

RAJA SHANKAR SHAH UNIVERSITY, CHHINDWARA, M.P., INDIA has been established according to the Gazette of Madhya Pradesh (Extraordinary) Bhopal, M.P., India- dated 17 June 2019 with intent to become one of the most prominent and sought after universities of Madhya Pradesh and also of the country. The university will launch various innovative and integrated educational programmes.. It will also offer facilities for research in pioneering fields to the faculty and students engaged in pursuance of excellence in their fields.

THE FOOTWEAR DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FDDI), CHHINDWARA, is a premier institution dedicated to developed professionals for the footwear, Fashion and Retail and accessories industry. Established with a mission to raise the standards of design, manufacturing, and technology in India, FDDI Chhindwara focuses on nurturing talent through specialized academic programs, hands-on training, and industry-oriented learning experiences.

City CHHINDWARA is situated in ‘Satpura Range of Mountains’. The district has a large tribal population, with the Bharia tribe notably concentrated in the Patalkot valley.

Pench Tiger Reserve

Explore Pench Tiger Reserve Mowgli Land and re-animate an adventurous tale in the natural bounties of the Indian jungle. For each one of you, Pench makes a nostalgic reminder of the ever-loving Mowgli, Sher Khan, and Bagheera of the renowned childhood memory of the Jungle Book. As lively as the pages of Kipling's legendary story, experience an epic safari and capture the sights and sounds of the wild in the real world.
Chhindwara is situated in the Satpura Range. Visit Pench Tiger Reserve - the real Mowgli Land from Kipling's Jungle Book, offering an epic safari experience.

Thematic Rationale

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents the vast heritage of India’s ancient, timeless intellectual traditions. It embodies centuries of knowledge, wisdom, and thought that have been continuously transmitted across generations. Rooted in India’s civilizational values, IKS provides insights and solutions for addressing both current and emerging challenges. Its scope spans education, health, environment, governance, sustainability, and various dimensions of human life. By revisiting the achievements and learnings of ancient India while aligning them with modern needs, the Indian Knowledge System seeks to foster meaningful research and innovative approaches for contemporary societal issues. This International Conference on Indian Knowledge System for achieving Sustainable Development by Indira Priyadarshini College (IPS College), The footwear design & development institute (FDDI) and Raja Shankar Shah (RSS) University, Chhindwara MP aims to provide a dynamic platform for the exchange of new ideas and advancements aligned with the conference themes. This event seeks to open new avenues for collaboration, enabling bilateral and multilateral interdisciplinary research in areas of mutual interest, with a shared vision of contributing to sustainable development.

Conference Themes

  1. An overview on conceptualization of Viksit Bharat 2047.
  2. Science, Social Science, Technology and Applicability of Ancient Engineering for Sustainable Innovation.
  3. Holistic Well-being and Healthcare through IKS.
  4. Quality Education and Lifelong Learning in IKS.
  5. Equality and Empowerment in IKS.
  6. Sustainable Natural Resources through IKS.
  7. Ethical Business and Economic Growth through IKS.
  8. Environmental Conservation through IKS.
  9. Research methodology in IKS.
  10. Social Innovation for rural and tribal empowerment.
  11. IKS towards future solutions for sustainable development.
  12. Retail Entrepreneurship & Start-Up Ecosystem
  13. Heritage to Horizon: Reimagining Indian Craft for a Sustainable Footwear
  14. Future Reimagining Indian Craft Heritage for Sustainable Futures .
  15. Traditional Indian Textiles & Circular Economy Models
  16. Any relevant topics come under IKS
विषय- (Themes in Hindi)
  • विकसित भारत 2047 की संकल्पनाः एक अवलोकन।
  • सतत् नवाचार के लिए विज्ञान, सामाजिक विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी की प्रयोज्यता।
  • मानव का समग्र विकास, स्वास्थ्य सेवा और भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा।
  • गुणवत्ता पूर्ण शिक्षा और आजीवन शिक्षा।
  • भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा (आई के एस) में समानता और सशक्तिकरण।
  • सतत् प्राकृतिक संसाधन और भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा (आई के एस)।
  • आर्थिक विकास और नैतिक व्यवसाय: भारतीय ज्ञानपरम्परा (आई के एस)
  • भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा में परिवार एवं पर्यावरण।
  • भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा (आई के एस) में अनुसंधान पद्धति।
  • ग्रामीण और आदिवासी सशक्तिकरण के लिए सामाजिक नवाचार।
  • सतत् विकास: चुनौतियां एवं समाधान भविष्य के समाधानों की ओरआई के एस ।
  • रिटेल एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप और स्टार्ट-अप इकोसिस्टम।
  • भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा: फुटवेयर और भारतीय क्राफ्ट विरासत।
  • भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा एवं इंडियन क्राफ्ट: एक सतत् विकास।
  • भारतीय ज्ञानपरम्परा (आई के एस) के प्रासंगिक विषय।

(Note: English & Hindi Both Language are acceptable.)

CALL FOR PAPERS:

Conference Papers are invited on the above Mentioned theme. The themes are only illustrative in nature and may include any paper covering the major area of the conference. Communication of Acceptance will be sent to corresponding author for Paper Presentation / Poster. Co-authorship is allowed, but each author is required to register and pay the registration fee.

Abstract Submission

  • Title Page: Title, Author/s, Institute, Email ID, Contact Number, Keywords
  • Length: 300-350 words
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: Heading 14, Text 12
  • Margin: 1.5 inch
Submit Abstract

Full Paper Submission

  • Title Page: Title, Author/s, Institute, Email ID, Contact Number, Keywords
  • Length: 2500-3000 words with abstracts
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: Heading 14, Text 12
  • Margin: 1.5 inch
  • Reference: APA Style
Submit Full Paper

Publication & Certification

Papers will be selected through peer review and published in conference proceedings/Book Chapters with ISBN. Selected papers will be published in reputed international journals. Certificates will be awarded after completion of each technical session.

Important Dates

  • Conference Date: 18th – 22nd February, 2026
  • Last Date of Abstract Submission: 10 January, 2026
  • Acceptance of Abstract: 30 January, 2026
  • Full Paper Submission: 15 February, 2026 (On and Before)
  • Registration Fees Deadline: On Or Before 10th February 2026
  • Spot Registration : 19th February 2026

Registration Fees

Category Early Bird
(Before 10 Feb 2026)		 International
(Before 10 Feb 2026)
Faculty ₹3,000 ₹3,500 $300
Scholars ₹2,500 ₹3,000 $250
Industry ₹4,000 ₹4,500 $350
PG/UG Students ₹2,000 ₹2,500 $200
Junior Scientist ₹500 ₹1,000 N.A.

For Participant: Working Lunch Only.

  • No spot registration for Foreign Participants
  • For Guest: Accommodation will be on sharing basis. Break Fast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided.
  • Pench National Park for 02-day visit expenses is not included in the registration fees.
  • For Details Contact- +91-9425068616

    ACCOMMODATION:

    • Accommodation for participants can be arranged in hotels or guest houses in Chhindwara: however, the expenses will have to be borne by the participants. Requested accommodations indicate that participants are our guests. Alternatively, participants may arrange their own accommodation. No TA/DA will be provided to participants.

    PUBLICATION:

    • Papers will be selected through a peer-review process and may be considered for publication in conference proceedings or book chapters (ISBN) or reputed journal.

    AWARDS:

    • Certificates will be awarded to Paper /Poster Presenters upon completion of technical/ academic session.

      • LIST OF AWARDS:
    • Junior Women Scientist Award - Under 18 Years (Poster)
    • Junior Scientist Award - Under (Boys &Girls)18 Years (Poster)
    • Young Scientist Award - Upto 25 Years (Poster)
    • Young Research Scholar Award- Upto 35 Years (Poster)
    • Young Scientist Award - Upto 35 Years (Paper)
    • Faculty Award - Best Research Paper

    BRIEF SCHEDULE OF CONFERENCE

    Date Event Time
    18.02.2026 Inaugural Session 02:30 pm – 05:00 pm
    19.02.2026 Session 10:00 am – 05:30 pm
    20.02.2026 Session 10:00 am – 05:30 pm
    21.02.2026 Valedictory Session 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    21.02.2026 Visit (National Park) 01:30 pm
    22.02.2026 Return & End of Conference 05:00 pm

  • For Visiting - Pench National Park and return to conference hall than end of conference. only for Interested participant.
    Prior Information is Necessary
    *Charges Applicable

    • Payment Details

    Bank Transfer

    • Beneficiary Name: Principal Indira Priyadarshini College
    • Account Number: 24850200000197
    • Bank: Bank Of Baroda, Chhindwara, M.P., India
    • IFSC Code: BARB0CHHIND
    Proceed to Registration

    UPI Payment

    • GPay/UPI ID: 9329280383
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    Travel & Accommodation

    Nearest Airports

    • Nagpur Airport: Distance 125 km from Chhindwara. Well connected to major Indian cities.
    • Bhopal Airport: Distance 286 km from Chhindwara.
    • Jabalpur Airport: Distance 215 km from Chhindwara.

    Railway Connections

    • Chhindwara Junction: Direct connection to Delhi via Patalkot Express (14624/14623). Connected to Indore via railway.
    • Other Nearby Stations: Jabalpur, Nagpur, Bhopal, Indore.
    CONTACT DETAIL:
    Dr. Randhir K Jha
    Dr J. K Wahane
    +91-9977958985
    +91-8225017132
    Dr. Annu Jha
    Dr. Pankaj Dubey
    +91-7089379302
    +91-9424747687
    Email: ipscwaconference2026@gmail.com
    : CHIEF PATRON :

    Prof. Indra Prasad Tripathi
    Prof. Indra Prasad Tripathi
    Kulguru (V.C.), R.S.S. University,
    Chhindwara (M.P.) India
    Mr Vivek Kumar Sharma
    Mr Vivek Kumar Sharma
    Managing Director, FDDI
    Chhindwara (M.P.) India
    : PATRON :
    Dr. Jaimini Khanwe
    Dr. Jaimini Khanwe
    Principal, I.P.S College
    Chhindwara (M.P.) India
    Prof. Yuvraj Patil
    Prof. Yuvraj Patil
    Registrar, R.S.S University
    Chhindwara (M.P.) India
    Col. Pankaj Kumar Sinha
    Col. Pankaj Kumar Sinha
    Secretary & ED, FDDI
    Chhindwara (M.P.) India
    Dr. Kamesh Satish Pawar
    Dr. Kamesh Satish Pawar
    Director (Inter. Relations),
    Edwin Incorporation, India
    Chhindwara (M.P.) India
    Prof. P.R. Chandelkar
    Prof. P.R. Chandelkar
    Additional Director, H.E.
    Jabalpur (M.P.) India
    : CONVENER :
    Dr. Randhir Kumar Jha Dr. Randhir Kumar Jha
    H.O.D, Deptt. of Bioscience
    I.P.S College, Chhindwara, M.P.

    : CO-CONVENER :

    Shri Aritra Das Shri Aritra Das
    Dr. Jagdish Kumar Wahane Dr. Jagdish Kumar Wahane
    Dr. Dhanaram Uikey Dr. Dhanaram Uikey
    : TREASURER :
    Shri N. Pal Shri N. Pal
    : ORGANIZING CHAIRS :
    Dr. Annu Jha
    Dr. Pankaj Dubey
    : ORGANIZING COMMITTEE :
    Dr. Ankita Singh
    Smt. Nisha Jain
    Dr. Vinit Verma
    Dr. Govind Soni
    Mr. Pawan Kumar Tiwari
    Shri Amit Gajbhiye
    Dr. Ashish Bajpai
    Dr. Pooja Verma
    Mr. Sushant Yadav
    Dr. Deependra Singh Rajput
    MANAGEMENT & IT COMMITTEE:
    Shri Ritesh Malviya
    Shri Rajkumar Pahade
    Mr. Mohit Barmaiya
    Mr. Ankit Raghuwanshi
    Smt. Apoorva Rai
    Dr Omdeo Gohatre
    Shri Somesh Mishra
    Mr. Gagan Boniya
    Mr. Aseem Sharma
    Shri Binod Sahu
    Shri Ashwin Shende
    Ms. Shraddha Jhaloya
    Mr. Praveen Kadve
    : LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE :
  • Prof. V.K. Sharma – Principal, PMCOE, Govt Auto PG College, Chhindwara.
  • Prof. Nikhil Kanungo – HOD, Botany, PMCOE, Govt Auto PG College, Chhindwara.
  • Prof. Rajendra Mishra – HOD, Political Science, PMCOE, Govt Auto PG College, Chhindwara
  • Prof. Pramod Mishra – Retd. Principal, Govt. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar College, Amla
  • Prof. Amar Singh – Principal, Govt. College, Chand, Chhindwara
  • Dr. Dinesh Choudhary – HOD, Commerce, Rajmata Sindhiya Govt Girls College, Chhindwara
  • Dr. Neelima Bagde – HOD, Zoology, Rajmata Sindhiya Govt Girls College, Chhindwara
  • Prof. Vijay Kalamdhar – HOD, Rajmata Sindhiya Govt Girls College, Chhindwara
  • Dr. Laxmikant Pandey – HOD, Biotechnology, St. Aloysius' College, Jabalpur M.P
  • Dr. Shyamjee Shukla – HOD, Biotechnology, Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur M.P
  • Dr. Shesh Rao Nawarange – Deptt. of Botany, NSCB Government Girls College, Seoni M.P.
  • Shri Vinod Tiwari – President, Rotary Club, Chhindwara M.P
  • Shri Sourabh Rai – Rajmen’s, Chhindwara M.P
  • Shri Sanket Patodi – JP INN, Chhindwara, M.P.
  • Shri Sachin Verma – Chartered Accountant (CA), Chhindwara, M.P.
    • : NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE :
  • Prof. Ravi Upadhyay – HOD, Botany, Govt Narmada College, Narmadapuram, M.P.
  • Prof. Naveen Kango – HOD, Microbiology, Dr. H.S. Gour Central University, Sagar, M.P.
  • Dr. Arvind Deshmukh – President, Microbiologist Society India, Osmanabad, M.H.
  • Dr. Rajesh Gupta – Professor, MANIT, Bhopal
  • Dr. Syed Arif Wali – Associate Director, TERI, New Delhi.
  • Dr. Anuraj Navarissserri – C.E.O. Eminent Biosciences, Indore, M.P.
  • Dr. Selvaa Kumar C – Asso. Prof., Dr. D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, Navi-Mumbai, M.H.
  • Shri. Arvind Kishore – Legal Director, First Citizens India, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Anomitra Dey – Scientist, Zydus Research Centre, Ahmadabad, Gujarat.

  • Dr. P. L. Verma – Director, UIT RGPV, Sadhol, M.P.
  • Dr. Ravi Ranjan Niraj – Asstt. Prof., Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
    • : INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE :
  • Prof. Somnath Tagore – Associate Research Scientist, Columbia University, New York U.S.
  • Dr. Chandrasekhar Deshmukh – Science Coordinator, Asia Pacifica Resources Int. Ltd., Indonesia
  • Dr. Kassahun Wodajo Woldemariam – Vice President for Business & Development, Bonga University Saylem Woreda, Ethiopia.
  • Dr. Shoeb Ahmad – Professor, Al-Zahra College for Women Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
  • Dr. Munther Talal Ahmad Momany – Professor, Alqasimia University Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Dr. Jubin Shah – Heidelberg University, Germany
  • Dr. Krunal Pawar – Sedeer Medical, Doha, Qatar,
    • Postal Address Office:
    India: Indira Priyadarshini College, Chhindwara
    Chhindwara, M.P.-480001 India
    IKS: RESPONSIBILITY TO DISPLAY ITS STRENGTH TO WORLD
    THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION
    Shaping Futures from the Madhya Pradesh, India

    Contact For Technical support : Edwin Incorporation

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