Lucknow: The state cabinet approved the establishment of Indian Knowledge Tradition Research Chair in state universities and colleges to promote India’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage.According to the proposal, state universities and colleges that are over 50 years old and have a student strength of 5,000 and above will have research chairs named after eminent Indian thinkers, philosophers, scholars and visionaries. For this, a provision of Rs 5 crore has been made for the scheme in the 2026-27 financial year.The research chairs will focus on studying, documenting and disseminating the contributions of great Indian acharyas, philosophers, scientists and intellectuals. Students will also be introduced to the scientific, philosophical and practical relevance of traditional Indian knowledge systems.The broader objective is to revive Indian knowledge traditions within modern education and bring them to global attention through academic research, said a govt spokesperson.Aligned with NEP 2020 that focusses on promoting Indian Knowledge Systems, these research chairs would be set up for a period of five years. Eligible institutions can receive grants of up to Rs 2 crore for five years.
