Conference Guidelines - JAGSoM

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Track 1:

Environmental Sustainability Inspired by Indian Knowledge Systems

Focus Areas:

Traditional ecological knowledge and biodiversity conservation
Indigenous water management (e.g., johads, tank systems, stepwells)
Ayurveda-inspired sustainable consumption and wellness ecosystems
Circular economy & zero-waste models rooted in Indian practices

Track 2:

Social Responsibility and Community Well-being – Indian Ethos & Modern ESG

Focus Areas:

Sarvodaya, Antyodaya, and community-centric development models
Inclusivity, equity, and social justice through Indian philosophical lenses
Women-led sustainability and empowerment through local knowledge
Social entrepreneurship inspired by Gandhian and Indian ethical principles

Track 3:

Governance, Ethics & Leadership – Insights from Indian Scriptures and Traditions

Focus Areas:

Dharma-driven leadership and ethical decision-making
Arthashastra for governance & strategic policy frameworks
Corporate responsibility, trusteeship, and stakeholder capitalism (Gandhian approach)
Values-based education for future leaders (NEP, IKS integration)

Track 4:

IKS for Business, Industry & ESG Practices

Focus Areas:

Indigenous business models promoting sustainability
Integration of IKS into ESG frameworks for Indian corporates
Case studies of Indian companies applying traditional wisdom for ESG
Sustainability reporting and disclosure models contextualised for India

Track 5:

Technology, Innovation & IKS for Sustainable Development

Focus Areas:

Tech-enabled preservation and dissemination of Indian Knowledge Systems
AI, data science & digital solutions supporting ESG and Indigenous knowledge
Renewable energy & traditional ecological technology (e.g., ancient architecture cooling systems)
Research & innovations merging IKS with modern science

Track 6:

Policy, Education & Global Perspectives on IKS–ESG Integration

Focus Areas:

National and global ESG policy frameworks with an Indian orientation
NEP 2020 and integration of IKS into sustainability education
India as a global knowledge leader: exporting IKS-based ESG models
International collaborations & comparative civilizational knowledge dialogues