Online FDP on “Literature as a Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems: Decolonising Narratives and the Quest for Social Justice” (25th – 30th August, 2025)

The National Law University, Tripura, in line with the NEP 2020 objective of advancing Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), successfully organized a week-long Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Literature as a Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems: Decolonising Narratives and the Quest for Social Justice” from 25th to 30th August 2025.The programme highlighted Indian literature as a vital repository of indigenous knowledge systems. And the sessions focused on three key areas: the potential of decolonising literary narratives in shaping inclusive and equitable justice frameworks; the enduring influence of colonial epistemologies on Indian literature and education; and the role of indigenous and regional literary traditions in sustaining cultural wisdom and promoting social consciousness. In his inaugural address, Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Vice-Chancellor of NLU Tripura, emphasized the need to overcome disciplinary isolation in education system. Citing legal education as an example, he called for an interdisciplinary model that integrates Indian Knowledge Systems into law and other academic fields to enrich both pedagogy and scholarship.

Over the course of the FDP, participants benefited from highly interactive and research-oriented sessions conducted by eminent scholars: Prof. Dinesh Kumar Nair (V.G. Vaze College, Mumbai), Prof. Prasannanshu (National Law University, Delhi), Prof. Jyotirmoy Pradhani (North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong), and Prof. Amrit Sen (Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan).The event witnessed participation from more than one hundred academicians and researchers across India, including Principals, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and doctoral scholars. The participants represented a wide spectrum of disciplines such as English, Law, Economics, History, and Political Science. The programme drew enthusiastic feedback, reflecting its scholarly relevance and practical significance. The FDP was coordinated by Ms. Merelin Darlong, Assistant Professor of English at NLU Tripura. The week-long initiative concluded on a successful note, equipping participants with meaningful insights and inspiring fresh directions in academic research, curriculum development, and teaching pedagogy.