College of Horticulture and Forestry

The National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices for Sustainable Future: A Roadmap to Viksit Bharat-2047 aims to explore how Indian traditional knowledge system can contribute to build a developed and sustainable Bharat by 2047, the 100th year of India's independence. Viksit Bharat@2047 emphasizes technological innovation, sustainable development, and inclusive growth. Indigenous knowledge systems offer valuable insights for modern challenges like climate change, environmental degradation, and socio-economic inequality. This conference will serve as a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss integrated time-tested practices with modern technologies.

Objectives of the Conference

To bring together a diverse group of participants, including academicians, professionals, scientists, extension experts, students, farmers and other stakeholders on a single platform to discuss recent research and innovations. The goal is to explore how Indian traditional knowledge systems can contribute to creat a developed and sustainable Bharat by 2047.
Bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific practices for sustainable development.
Leveraging Indigenous Practices for Sustainable Agriculture, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship and Environmental Conservation to Build a Self-Reliant Bharat by 2047.
Analyse the mechanisms for continuous improvement towards achieving the envisioned milestones.