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Indian Knowledge System Centre at IRITM
The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Centre at IRITM, Lucknow, preserves and promotes India’s ancient wisdom across philosophy, administration, science, culture, and moral values. Housing more than 300 classical texts—including the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Chanakya Niti, and Yoga Shastra—it serves as a vital hub for faculty, staff, and officer trainees to engage with India’s rich heritage. Through collaborative events and curated resources, the centre fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and holistic professional development.
IKS Collection Highlights
Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda
Upanishads: Isha, Kena, Katha, Mundaka, and others
Puranas: Bhagavata, Vishnu, Shiva, and regional texts
Chanakya Niti: Treatises on statecraft and leadership
Yoga Shastra: Foundational works on practice, philosophy, and well-being.
Events
Workshops on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) are organized at Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM), Lucknow from time to time in order to familiarize faculty members, staff, and Indian Railway Officer Trainees with the rich heritage of Indian knowledge encompassing philosophy, administration, science, culture, and moral values.
Key Insights of the Workshops
1.Know Yourself – Svabhava
oConstituents of the Indic framework of svabhava
oDefining personal goals, enablers, and inhibitors
oMapping one’s role and learning journey for effective contribution
2.Know Your Context – Svadharma
oAligning responsibilities with core strengths and institutional mission
oApplying IKS principles to citizen-centric services and operational innovation
3.Principles of Svarajya for Public Leadership
oConceptual foundations of self-governance in public service
oTranslating svarajya ideas into good governance and systemic well-being
4.Anchoring Leadership in Self-Mastery
oApplying self-governance principles to leadership excellence
oStrategies for ongoing self-reflection and mastery.
| Month | Date | Session on JKS taken | Faculty Name/Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | 30-04-2025 | Start of JKS Bhutat Workshop. [WIKS001] | Shri Raghav Krishna Co-founder and CEO of Bruhat Foundation JKS  |
| April 2025 | 30-04-2025 | JKS Library Inauguration |  |
| June 2025 | 19-06-2025 | Lecture on JKS Topic: Ancient Education System For: IRMS Probationers MSFC003 |
Dr. Sushil Kumar Pandey Associate Professor in Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU/LKO)  |
| June 2025 | 26-06-2025 | Special session on JKS Topic: Bhartiya Gyan Parampara For: IRMS Probationers MSFC003 |
Shri Brajesh Kumar Misra [IPS-2014] SP/PTS (Police Training School), Sultanpur  |
| July 2025 | 31-07-2025 | Special session on JKS covering restoration of Ancient Structures OT’s of MDP0002 |
Shri P.K. Misra GM/MCE/Rae Bareilly  |
| August 2025 | 27-08-2025 | Topic: Domain of Administration Managerial Excellence & Governance For: IRMS Probationers MSFC003 |
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