2.3.2 (No.2) Applied Research in Indic Studies of Natural Resources
(No.3) Applied Research in Indic Studies of Cultural Resources

Indic Studies

Indology, also known as Indic Studies, is the study of the ancient languages, various scripts and Literatures, historical backgrounds, philosophies and cultures of the Indian sub- continent; whereas Indic Studies at RISHIS is focused only to:

The cultural continuum of our Indian Settlements and their expressions, to ascertain their relevance to present times for Sustainable Growth and Development and showcasing – Natural (Tangible) & Cultural Resources (Intangible) of 806 Indian Districts

Sample Areas/Topics for (No: 2, 3) and (No. 4, 5)

Applied Research (No.2, 3) may be conducted on issues/problems related to the following sample areas, or the Participants may submit papers of a Descriptive nature (No.4, 5), showcasing ‘Natural & Cultural Resources’ related to the following topic samples narrated in 2.3.2.1 Natural Resources and 2.3.2.2 Cultural Resources.

2.3.2.1 Natural Resources

Participants may send latest photographs & write-ups on the Tangible Natural Resources, Uniqueness & Beauty in the District concerned with respect to:

Terrain, Topography, Mountains, Forests, Lakes, Oceans, Flora & Fauna, Bio-Diversity, Soil, Minerals, Precious Stones, Natural Reserves, Mines, Natural Products, Farm & Horticultural Products, Science & Technology, Industries, Factories, IT or any other latest features of the district in which they reside with the date and location and description.

Along with…

  • Geography/Terrain/Hills/Forests/Rivers/Lakes/Water Bodies/Natural Resources/Mines/Soil/Ground Water
  • Climate/Weather/Seasons/Festivals
  • Flora & Fauna/Agriculture/Horticulture/Parks/Open Spaces/Green Areas
  • Natural Beauty/Tourist Places & Infrastructure Education/Schools/Colleges/Universities
  • Health Facilities/Clinics/Nursing Homes/Hospitals/Alternative Medicines/Pharmacies/Drug Stores
  • Outdoor Sports Facilities/Stadiums/Swimming Pools/Jogging/Cycling/Yoga/Gym/Indoor Sports
  • Transport/BusStands/Terminals/Railways/Airports/Waterways/Ports/Harbours Markets/Bazaars/Malls/Wholesale/Rural Weekly Bazaars
  • Social Infra Structure like Public Facilities/Police Stations/Fire Stations/Toilets

2.3.2.2 Cultural Resources

Participants may send latest photographs of the Tangible & Intangible Cultural Resources in the District concerned with respect to:

Language, Script, Deep Rooted Values, Customs, Rituals, Social Norms, Philosophy, Metaphysics, Religion, Faith, Seasonal Festivals, Cultural Events, Art, Handicrafts, Dance, Drama, Music, etc., along with Cultural Layers and Continuum, Modern and Contemporary Trends.

Along with…

  • History/Political System/Governance/Law & Order of the region/District
  • Religious Centres/Temples/Churches/Mosques/Other Religious Centres
  • Demography/Caste/Tribes
  • Socio-Economic Conditions/Income inequality/Have & Have-nots/Unemployment/Women Issues/Gender Bias/Child Labour/Slum Living/Flesh Trade/Senior Citizen Issues/Juvenile Delinquency
  • Culture/Lifestyle/Customs/Rituals/Values/Identity of the people of the District
  • Language/Vernacular/Music/Dance/Drama/Arts/Handicrafts/Ethnic/Cuisine/Jewellery/Footwea r/Textiles/Festivity
  • Religion/Philosophy/Theosophy/Social Taboo/Superstition

2.3.3 (No. 4) Descriptive Papers Showcasing Natural Resources
2.3.4 (No. 5) Descriptive Papers Showcasing Cultural Resources

RISHIS ‘APPLIED RESEARCH’ FOUNDATION has essentially created an Online Research Institute for the following two areas with respect to show- casing the vast Natural & Cultural Resources of our country.
Documentation & Description of Natural & Cultural Resources
Descriptive Papers fall under the category of research through documentation of existing Natural & Cultural Resources of our Indian Districts. This type of research adds to knowledge base through documentation & description of primary data with inferences. Unlike Applied Research, the Descriptive Papers do not solve or resolve any issues.

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