Proceedings of the National Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems for Viksit Bharat 2047-IKS-VB; 11–12 April 2025, Chandigarh, India

Vikas Chand Sharma, an Associate Professor at Chandigarh University and a researcher at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, brings 13 years of experience in architectural design, urban planning, and research. He specializes in sustainable urban design strategies for historic cities, combining phenomenological approaches with digital mapping. His foundational research on religious spatial patterns and new urbanism was published in 2016. He has co-edited two Scopus-indexed books published by international presses. Vikas is a Scientific Committee Member for Contesti. Città, Territori, Progetti and an Editorial Board Member for Energy Catalyst. His work appears in the International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Journal of Architecture & Urbanism, and Landscape Research.Dr. Anurag Varma, an academician, architect, and consultant, brings over 25 years of diverse professional experience. Currently, as the Executive Director of the Liberal Arts and Humanities cluster at Chandigarh University, he concurrently leads his self-owned design and planning consulting firm. His expertise spans spatial planning, urbanism, heritage conservation, and architectural design, showcased in leadership roles at a top-100 ENR rated International Design Firm and a leading workshare firm. Dr. Varma is a consultant to government, corporate, and NGO sectors while also holding a senior academic leadership position, overseeing strategy, operations, and research for six constituent institutes, encompassing 10 departments and 23 programs. His academic journey includes Doctoral research from TERI School of Advanced Studies, focusing on sacred cultural heritage and its intersection with urban planning in pilgrimage towns, alongside interests in sustainable built environments, architecture pedagogy, and advancements in education.

• Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science: Unveiling the Links between Indian Knowledge Systems, Agriculture, Solar Cycles and Remote Sensing.- Resilient Metropolitan Planning Through Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS): A Framework for Viksit Bharat 2047.- Panchamahabhuta-Inspired Urbanism: Rethinking Vastu for Climate-Resilient, Smart, and Regenerative Cities.- Value-Based Education Through the Bhagavad Gita: A Pathway to Holistic Student Development.- Indian knowledge Systems in Correctional Reforms- A Sustainable and Restorative Approach to Justice.- Analyzing the Integration of Traditional Architectural Design Features for Sustainable Modern Housing in Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, India.