Call for Papers: International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems | School of Law, Bennett University

School of Law, Bennett University, Greater Noida is organising an International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems: Retracing Anthropological and Literary Contributions’ 2025 scheduled to be held from3-4 April 2025.

About Bennett University

Bennett University, a State Private University, was established by the ‘Times Group’, India’s largest media conglomerate through Act No. 24 of 2016 passed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The University at present offers unique interdisciplinary and contemporary courses through its Schools of Computer Science Engineering and Technology, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Management, Law, and Media & Liberal Arts. In addition, the University has also established the Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and External Relation & Executive Education.

About School of Law, Bennett University

The School of Law at Bennett University, one of India's top law colleges approved by the Bar Council of India, is dedicated to delivering outstanding academic, research, and industry- focused education. Its programs prepare law students to face courtroom challenges and develop skills in drafting lawsuits from both the respondent’s and complainant’s perspectives. The school offers a range of enriching programs, including B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); LL.M.; and Ph.D.

About the Conference

Anthropological and literary studies are the key means to gain knowledge of cultural practices of any region and “Literature is often understood to be one of anthropology’s most recurrent and provocative companions in thought.” (Brandel, 2020). Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) comprise wisdom of diverse cultural practices of geographically suitable indigenous modes of living and its continuation through oral and written literary practices. The varied ways of culturally rich, sustainable living in India that had evolved over generations, require revival in the postcolonial Indian context to bring these to the contemporary generations’ sight.

Conference Themes

• Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) as living traditions.
• Relevance of IKS in the present Education system
• Indian Literature (in English and other Indian Languages) and IKS
• Ancient Indian History and IKS
• IKS and Law
• Indian art, culture, indigenous practices and IKS
• IKS for the Modern world
• Foundational Literature of Indian Civilisation and Vedic Literature
• Indian Mythology and adaptations
• Classical Literature of India
• Governance, Development Mechanisms, and IKS
• Family, community, traditions, local groups, and organizations
• Women and IKS
• Poets in Ancient Indian History

The themes are suggestive and not restricted to the above topics. Interested participants can relate to other relevant areas connected to the conference themes.

Submission Guidelines

Submission of Abstract

The extended abstract should be between 1000-1200 words and must indicate the theme of the proposed research with 5 relevant keywords. It must be accompanied by a cover page which should include:

• Title of the Paper
• Name of the author(s)
• E-mail address
• Contact Number
• Co-authorship is allowed. (Maximum three authors.)

Abstract Submission

The abstract shall be submitted via the link mentioned below:

• [Click here to Submit] or email it at [email protected].

Important Instructions for Full-Length Paper Submission:

• Word Limit – 5000 to 8000 [Excluding footnotes and abstract].
• Citation Format – APA (7th edition).
• Font – Times New Roman (12), Line-Spacing: 1.5, Headings (14)

Note: The extended abstracts will be published in conference proceedings with an ISBN number and selected full papers will be published in an edited book with a reputed publisher.

Important Dates and Timelines

• Last date for Abstract Submission: 10 February 2025
• Date of Intimation of Selected Abstracts:15 February 2025
• Last Date for Registration: 20 February 2025
• Submission of the full paper: 20 March 2025
• Date of the Conference: 3-4 April 2025

Note: Participants are required to register for this International Conference once they receive an acceptance mail for their abstract from the organizing committee.

Registration Fees

• Single Authorship- INR 2500
• Co-Authorship- INR 2000 each
• Research Scholars- INR 1500 [For Single/Co-Authored Paper]
• Students- INR 600 [For Single/Co-Authored Paper]

Downloads

Brochure: [Click here to view]

Contact

In case of any query please connect us through email: [email protected].

Conference coordinators

• Bhavana Singh, PhD Scholar, School of law, Bennett University, Contact No. 9871484360
• Khushbu Maheshwari, PhD Scholar, School of Law, Bennett University, Contact No. 6352656453
• Deeksha Kadyan, PhD Scholar, School of Law, Bennett University, Contact No. 7355804225