KSAS is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a prestigious grant awarded by theIndian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)for a proposal submitted by Dr Alok Kumar Dwivedi, Assistant Professor at KSAS, Lucknow. His meticulous work on this project resulted in this prestigious grant under the ICSSR Viksit Bharat - 2047 project. The grant recognizes his research initiative at KSAS, titled “Redefining 'Arth' According to Indian Knowledge Systems for Promoting Relational and Skill Wealth for Sustainable Development.”
The project aims to explore and redefine the concept of 'Arth' (meaning and wealth) through the lens of Indian Knowledge Systems, focusing on how relational wealth and skill development can contribute to sustainable growth. This visionary project aligns with India’s aspirations for 2047, a year that marks the centenary of India’s independence and its goal to emerge as a developed nation.It will delve into traditional Indian philosophical and economic perspectives, offering a framework to balance material prosperity with ethical and relational aspects. By promoting skill-based wealth creation and relational harmony, the research seeks to provide actionable insights for India’s sustainable development goals.To achieve these objectives, the project will employ surveys, seminars, discussions, and analysis of data. In addition, it will collaborate with at least five universities in the Lucknow, India region to achieve its goal.
This grant reflects the Institute’s commitment to pioneering research that bridges traditional wisdom with a distinctive approach to challenge current paradigms not only in social science but also in natural science. KSAS looks forward to the impactful outcomes of this research, which holds the potential to contribute significantly to both academic discourse and the nation’s future economic policies.