Samanvayam 2026- National Level 2 Day Programme at NIT Calicut
Kerala: The National Institute of Technology Calicut has organised the Samanvayam 2026, a 2 day national level event inviting academicians and experts in traditional knowledge systems to learn about how Bharatiya Knowledge Systems can be integrated into modern curricula. Organised by the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) of NIT Calicut, the event was held on the 9th and 10th November 2026 in association with Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), New Delhi.
The event aims to provide a platform for academic discussions through expert talks, discussions and collaborative activities. Exploring how traditional Indian knowledge can be incorporated into modern academia.
Samanvayam 2026: Key Details
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Details |
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Programme |
Samanvayam 2026 |
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Host institution |
National Institute of Technology Calicut |
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Theme |
Integrating Bharatiya Knowledge Systems into Contemporary Curricula |
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Dates |
November 9–10, 2026 |
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Organiser |
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, NIT Calicut |
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Collaborating organisation |
Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi |
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Chief Guest |
Dr. Atul Kothari |
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Guest of Honour |
Dr. Tejaswini Ananthkumar |
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Institute Director |
Prof. Prasad Krishna |
Inaugural Session Brings Academic and Institutional Leaders Together
The opening session on the 9th November had a number of important guests in attendance. Dr. Atul Kothari, National Secretary of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas was the Chief Guest. Dr. Tejaswini Ananthkumar was in attendance as the Guest of Honour. Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut, was also present as well as other notable dignitaries. A range of academicians, experts and delegates attended the event. The theme of the event aims to encourage discussion about how Indian knowledge can be incorporated into Modern Education. Rather than viewing traditional knowledge as a historical subject to study, the focus of the event is to explore how traditional knowledge can be integrated into modern academic subjects.
The discussions are particularly relevant as higher education institutions are looking to implement methods in line with the National Education Policy 2020. This policy focuses on integrating Indian Knowledge Systems into education.
Traditional Boat Maker Shri Mohandas Kailasam was Recognised
An important part of the opening event was recognising the work of Shri Mohandas Kailasam, a traditional boat maker. This gives the event a practical element. Traditional artisans are an example of knowledge being developed and shared through practice.
Bringing an artisan into an academic setting highlights knowledge that may not be found within a traditional university setting. During the event two publications were also released.
Expert Talks and TRIVENI Integration Workshop
There were a number of expert talks and the TRIVENI integration workshop. This encourages discussion and collaboration around the idea of incorporating Bharatiya Knowledge Systems into modern curricula.
This gives a collaborative element to the event. The talks, publications and interactive elements give participants the opportunity to view the subject from different angles. Rather than just focusing on the historical significance of Indian knowledge, the theme of the event focuses on how they can be integrated into Modern Education systems.
What is the Role of CIKS?
The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at NIT Calicut was set up in line with National Education Policy 2020. They aim to provide education, training and research into traditional Indian Knowledge Systems. This includes science, maths, economics, astronomy and more.
The vision of the centre is to empower intellectuals using Indian Knowledge Systems to overcome technological challenges. They provide academic courses and initiatives aimed at encouraging students, faculty and staff to engage with traditional knowledge systems.
The event fits with this vision by bringing together academic stakeholders to discuss how traditional knowledge can be incorporated into Modern Education.
Samanvayam 2026 Continues on November 10
The event continued on the 10th November with further academic discussion and collaboration. This provides an opportunity for NIT Calicut to have more discussion between academic institutions, experts and traditional knowledge practitioners.
The overall aim of the event is to explore how traditional knowledge systems in India can be used to help with Modern Education. The main theme of the event is to explore how traditional knowledge can be incorporated in a meaningful way into modern institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Samanvayam 2026?
It is a two-day National programme on Integration of Bharatiya Knowledge Systems. The event aims to bring together academicians, experts and delegates to discuss the role of traditional knowledge systems of India in the modern curriculum.
2. When did the event occur?
The event occurred on 9th and 10th of November, 2026.
3. Who conducted the event?
The event was conducted by the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS), NIT Calicut in association with Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), New Delhi.
4. What was the theme of the event?
Theme: Integration of Bharatiya Knowledge Systems.
5. Who attended the inauguration of the event?
Dr. Atul Kothari (National Secretary of SSUN) was the Chief Guest. Dr. Tejaswini Ananthkumar was the Guest of Honour. Prof. Prasad Krishna (Director of NIT Calicut) was also present.
6. What activities were conducted during the event?
Expert lectures, two publications were released, Shri Mohandas Kailasam, a traditional stitched boat artist was felicitated. TRIVENI Integration Workshop was conducted.
7. What is the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at NIT Calicut?
The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) at NIT Calicut was set up to further educate, train and research traditional knowledge systems of India (science, mathematics, economics, astronomy) following NEP 2020.
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