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Sri Vijendra, IIKS

Visit Date: 11 Sep 2026

Description:
Interaction with Sri Vijendra, Department of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), IIT Kanpur
An interaction was held with Sri Vijendra from the Department of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), IIT Kanpur, regarding the newly launched Heritage IIT Kanpur digital platform (heritage.iitk.ac.in).
The discussion focused on the significant effort undertaken by IIT Kanpur in digitising India's scriptural heritage and making a vast collection of Sanskrit texts available through a searchable online platform. The website offers advanced search capabilities, enabling learners, researchers, and scholars to efficiently access and explore scriptures, commentaries, and other classical texts. This initiative represents a major contribution towards the preservation, accessibility, and dissemination of India's knowledge traditions.
The conversation also included an overview of the Anandamakaranda website currently being developed by PPSM, with an exchange of ideas on digital preservation, searchable textual resources, and enhancing accessibility for the wider Sanskrit and Indic knowledge community.
Overall, the Heritage IIT Kanpur platform was recognised as a valuable resource that provides powerful tools for students, learners, researchers, and scholars, significantly advancing the study and exploration of the Indian Knowledge Systems through modern digital technology.