Dr. R Balasubramaniam, Member-HR, Capacity Building Commission, participated as a panelist in the session on “IKS and Institutional Building” at the First Annual Academic Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems, held at Jawaharlal Nehru University.

The session focused on the relevance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in shaping institutional frameworks and building public leadership. Dr. Balasubramaniam spoke about how IKS and capacity building are closely linked, particularly in the context of lifelong learning as a continuous process for both individuals and institutions.

He also highlighted the need to integrate citizen-centric governance as a core outcome of capacity building efforts, drawing on indigenous knowledge and contextual understanding to make public systems more responsive and inclusive.

The conference brought together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how IKS can inform contemporary governance and institutional development in India.