MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL CHALLENGES:

INDIGENOUS WISDOM FOR SUSTAINABLE AND

INCLUSIVE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

(MICKCS-2026)

Date: 24 August 2026

Venue: St. Francesco Auditorium

Organised by

The PG and Research Department of Commerce
St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science for Women (Autonomous), Hosur
Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem
Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
Certified under 2(f) and 12(b) Status (UGC Act, 1956)
An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution

In Collaboration With
The State Islamic University of Madura, Indonesia
Research & Development Cell, Integrated Institute of Disaster Management (IIDM), Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

Integrated Institute for Differently Abled and Social Inclusion (IIDSI), Tamil Nadu

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The One Week Multi-Disciplinary International Conference on “Indian Knowledge Systems and Contemporary Social Challenges: Indigenous Wisdom for Sustainable and Inclusive Global Development” provides an international platform for academicians, researchers, scholars, students, professionals and industry experts to explore the relevance of indigenous knowledge in addressing contemporary social, economic, technological, environmental and developmental challenges.

The conference seeks to promote interdisciplinary scholarly exchange and international research collaboration by connecting traditional Indian knowledge with contemporary academic perspectives and emerging global challenges.

The broader conference is being organised from 21–28 August 2026, with St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science for Women hosting one of the conference days as an Academic and Knowledge Partner.

CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS

Researchers, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, students, industry professionals and practitioners are invited to submit original research papers related to the conference theme and the discipline-wise areas listed below.

Papers may address theoretical, empirical, interdisciplinary, comparative or applied dimensions of Indian Knowledge Systems and their contemporary relevance.

CONFERENCE THEMES

1. COMMERCE

·         Sustainable Business Practices and Indian Ethical Traditions

·         Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems

·         Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusive Growth

·         Traditional Trade Networks and Economic Sustainability

·         Ethical Commerce and Community-Based Enterprise

2. COMPUTER SCIENCE

·         Artificial Intelligence and Indigenous Knowledge Systems

·         Digital Preservation of Traditional Knowledge

·         Data Science, Ethics, and Indian Philosophical Perspectives

·         Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development

·         Indigenous Knowledge and Digital Innovation

3. CHEMISTRY

·         Traditional Indian Chemical Practices and Green Chemistry

·         Indigenous Knowledge in Natural Products and Materials

·         Sustainable Chemical Technologies and Traditional Wisdom

·         Environmental Chemistry and Indigenous Conservation Practices

·         Ancient Metallurgy and Chemical Sciences in India

4. PHYSICS

·         Concepts of Physics in Ancient Indian Scientific Thought

·         Traditional Knowledge and Modern Physical Sciences

·         Energy Conservation and Sustainability in Indigenous Practices

·         Physics Education through Indian Knowledge Systems

·         Scientific Heritage and Contemporary Innovation

5. MATHEMATICS

·         Contributions of Ancient Indian Mathematics to Global Knowledge

·         Vedic Mathematics and Contemporary Education

·         Indigenous Mathematical Concepts in Science and Technology

·         Mathematical Heritage and Innovation in India

·         Computational Thinking through Traditional Mathematical Knowledge

6. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

·         Indian Knowledge Systems in Literature and Cultural Narratives

·         Translation, Preservation, and Dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge

·         Environmental and Ecological Themes in Indian Literature

·         Postcolonial Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge

·         Language, Identity, and Cultural Sustainability

7. WOMEN’S STUDIES

·         Women’s Empowerment in Indian Knowledge Traditions

·         Gender Equity and Inclusive Development

·         Indigenous Women’s Knowledge and Sustainable Communities

·         Women, Leadership, and Social Transformation

·         Feminist Perspectives on Indian Knowledge Systems

8. TAMIL

·         Tamil Classical Knowledge Traditions and Contemporary Relevance

·         Sangam Literature and Sustainable Living Practices

·         Siddha Knowledge Systems and Community Well-being

·         Tamil Indigenous Ecological and Agricultural Wisdom

·         Preservation of Tamil Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Systems

9. ECONOMICS

·         Traditional Economic Practices and Sustainable Livelihoods

·         Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development

·         Circular Economy and Sustainable Consumption in Indian Traditions

·         Financial Inclusion and Community-Based Economic Models

·         Indian Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Economic Growth

10. GEOGRAPHY

·         Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Environmental Sustainability

·         Indigenous Water Management Systems and Climate Resilience

·         Sacred Landscapes, Biodiversity, and Conservation Practices

·         Geospatial Perspectives on Sustainable Resource Management

·         Indigenous Disaster Risk Reduction and Environmental Adaptation

11. HISTORY

·         Indian Knowledge Systems in Historical Perspective

·         Ancient Indian Scientific and Technological Heritage

·         Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Traditions, and Civilizational Continuity

·         Historical Perspectives on Sustainable Development in India

·         Preservation and Documentation of Indigenous Historical Knowledge

12. HOME SCIENCE

·         Indigenous Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health

·         Traditional Knowledge in Family Resource Management

·         Sustainable Lifestyles and Household Well-being

·         Women, Family Health, and Community Development

·         Indigenous Textiles, Crafts, and Sustainable Living

13. SOCIOLOGY

·         Indian Knowledge Systems and Social Change

·         Social Harmony, Community Cohesion, and Indigenous Practices

·         Family, Kinship, and Changing Social Structures

·         Social Exclusion, Marginalisation, and Inclusive Development

·         Indigenous Knowledge and Community Empowerment

14. POLITICAL SCIENCE

·         Governance, Democracy, and Indigenous Political Thought

·         Gandhian Philosophy and Contemporary Public Policy

·         Participatory Governance and Grassroots Development

·         Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, and Indigenous Wisdom

·         Ethics and Leadership in Indian Political Tradition

15. BOTANY

·         Ethnobotany and Indigenous Plant Knowledge

·         Medicinal Plants and Traditional Healing Systems

·         Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization

·         Indigenous Agricultural Practices and Plant Resources

·         Climate-Resilient Plant Management Systems

16. ZOOLOGY

·         Indigenous Knowledge of Wildlife Conservation

·         Traditional Animal Husbandry and Sustainable Livelihoods

·         Biodiversity Protection and Ecological Balance

·         Ethnozoology and Community-Based Resource Management

·         Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Faunal Conservation

17. DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

·         Indigenous Strategic Thought and National Security

·         Disaster Management and Community Resilience

·         Traditional Knowledge in Security and Crisis Response

·         Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development

·         Indigenous Approaches to Conflict Prevention and Resolution

18. PSYCHOLOGY

·         Indian Psychology and Mental Well-being

·         Yoga, Meditation, and Psychological Health

·         Indigenous Approaches to Emotional Resilience

·         Positive Psychology and Indian Philosophical Traditions

·         Mental Health Promotion through Traditional Practices

19. LINGUISTICS

·         Indigenous Languages and Knowledge Preservation

·         Sanskrit, Tamil, and Classical Languages as Knowledge Repositories

·         Language, Culture, and Identity in Contemporary Society

·         Linguistic Diversity and Sustainable Cultural Development

·         Oral Traditions, Folklore, and Indigenous Communication Systems

20. PHILOSOPHY

·         Indian Philosophical Traditions and Contemporary Global Challenges

·         Ethics, Morality, and Human Values in Indian Knowledge Systems

·         Vedanta, Buddhism, Jainism, and Indigenous Philosophical Perspectives

·         Philosophical Foundations of Sustainable and Inclusive Development

·         Indian Epistemology and Knowledge Traditions

21. SOCIAL WORK

·         Indian Knowledge Systems and Community Development

·         Traditional Social Welfare Practices and Contemporary Social Work

·         Indigenous Approaches to Social Justice and Inclusion

·         Mental Health and Well-being: Traditional and Modern Perspectives

·         Environmental Sustainability, Disaster Resilience, and Social Work Interventions

22. EDUCATION

·         Indian Knowledge Systems in Contemporary Education

·         National Education Policy (NEP) and Integration of Indigenous Knowledge

·         Value-Based Education and Holistic Learning Approaches

·         Ancient Indian Educational Traditions and Modern Pedagogy

·         Experiential Learning through Indigenous Knowledge Practices

23. LAW

·         Traditional Knowledge, Intellectual Property Rights, and Legal Protection

·         Environmental Justice and Indigenous Rights

·         Human Rights, Social Equity, and Sustainable Development

·         Legal Perspectives on Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge

·         Indigenous Governance and Customary Legal Systems

24. MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

·         Indigenous Health Systems and Community Health

·         Social Determinants of Health and Traditional Practices

·         Public Health, Culture, and Indigenous Knowledge

·         Traditional Healing Systems and Health Equity

·         Community-Based Healthcare and Sustainable Well-being

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The conference welcomes participation and original research contributions from:

·         Academicians

·         Faculty Members

·         Research Scholars

·         UG & PG Students

·         Industrial Experts

·         Professionals

·         Independent Researchers

·         Scholars working in interdisciplinary areas

Participants may submit original quality research papers relevant to the conference themes.

Full Paper

·         Full paper length: 2,500–4,000 words strictly

·         Papers should be original and relevant to the conference theme.

·         Full papers are considered for ISBN Book Chapter Publication.

IMPORTANT DATES

Full paper submission is required for consideration for ISBN Book Chapter Publication.

REGISTRATION FEES

Non- Author Participation (Only for attending the conference) : 500 INR

Presenting the paper in the conference   (Max 2 Authors in a paper) : 1500 INR

Publication in conference proceeding with ISBN (Max 2 Authors in a paper): 2000 INR

Publication in conference proceeding with ISBN and Publication in Journal: 3000 INR (Peer Reviewed),  (Max 2 Authors in a paper)

Publication in conference proceeding with ISBN and Publication in UGC care list Journal (web of science): 8000 INR (Max 2 Authors in a paper)

Publication in conference proceeding with ISBN and Publication in UGC care list Journal (Scopus): 12000 INR (Max 2 Authors in a paper)

ISBN Book Chapter Publication

Additional Publication Charge: ₹300/- for soft copy of the ISBN Book Chapter.

The conference will recognise outstanding research and presentations through the following awards:

1.      Best Student Paper Presentation Award (UG/PG) – On-Campus Mode

2.      Best Paper Presentation Award for Research Scholars – On-Campus Mode

3.      Best Paper Presentation Award for Faculty Members – On-Campus Mode

4.      Best Student Paper Presentation Award (UG/PG) – Online Mode

5.      Best Paper Presentation Award for Research Scholars – Online Mode

6.      Best Paper Presentation Award for Faculty Members – Online Mode

·         Multi-disciplinary International Conference

·         International Academic Collaboration

·         Research Paper Presentation

·         Interdisciplinary Knowledge Exchange

·         Participation of Academicians and Researchers

·         Opportunities for Scholarly Networking

·         Best Paper Presentation Awards

·         ISBN Book Chapter Publication Opportunity

·         On-Campus and Online Presentation Awards

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE

The conference aims to promote interdisciplinary understanding of Indian Knowledge Systems and explore how indigenous wisdom can contribute to contemporary challenges, sustainable development and inclusive global progress.

Programme Objective – PO2: To develop analytical and critical thinking skills required for business decision-making.

SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: International collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Scope: Foster international research collaborations to advance sustainable and inclusive global development.

Address for Communication

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 ORGANISING TEAM

Chief Patron
Rev. Sr. Dr. Dona Grace Jeyaseely
Secretary

Patron
Dr. J. Caroline Rose
Principal

Convenor
Dr. Reena Raj
Head and Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

Organising Secretaries
Mrs. Viyani Jenita Mary A – Assistant Professor in Economics
Dr. M. Priya – Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce
Dr. V. Sengamalam – Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce