THEMATIC CLUSTER

INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Theme clusters are:

• Holistic Well-being and Healthcare:
  (SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being & SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Exploring Ayurveda, Yoga, and meditation for physical and mental health.
  • Sustainable Consumption Practices in Indian Culture
  • Linking IKS to healthcare and well-being in the context of SDG 3 & 12.
  
• Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security and Poverty Alleviation:
  (SDG 1 - No Poverty & SDG 2 - Zero Hunger)
  • Poverty Alleviation Through Indian Knowledge Systems
  • Highlighting traditional farming practices and indigenous crops for food security.
  • Linking IKS to agriculture and achieving SDG 1 & 2 through agriculture, food security and related means.
  
• Inclusive Education and Lifelong Learning:
  (SDG 4 - Quality Education)
  • Integrating Indian educational philosophies to promote quality education.
  • Linking IKS to accessible and quality education aligned with SDG 4.
  
• Equality and Empowerment:
  (SDG 5 - Gender Equality & SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality)
  • Social Inclusion and Reducing Inequality in Indian Knowledge Systems.
  • Emphasizing the role of IKS in promoting gender equality and empowering women.
  • Linking IKS to SDG 5 & 10 for equality for all in the society.
  
• Sustainable Natural Resources:
  (SDG 12- Clean Energy and Water Sanitation)
  • Exploring traditional water management practices for clean water and sanitation.
  • Linking IKS to SDG 6 for clean water and sanitation.
  
• Ethical Business and Economic Growth:
  (SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Discussing ethical business practices rooted in Indian traditions.
  • Linking IKS to SDG 8 for decent work and economic growth.
  
• Mathematics, Science and Technology for Sustainable Innovation:
  • Showcasing sustainable technologies and infrastructure inspired by IKS.
  • Linking IKS to SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy & SDG 9 for industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
  
• Environmental Conservation and Global Partnerships:
  (SDGs 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
  • Addressing cultural heritage preservation, climate action, marine conservation, biodiversity, peace, and governance in the context of Indian Knowledge Systems.
  • Linking IKS to a range of SDGs (11, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17) by emphasizing the broader impact of traditional knowledge systems on these global issues.