Applied Research Indic-Studies (No. 2, 3)

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.

The RISHIS Foundation has limited its scope to the cultural continuum of our Indian Settlements and their expressions, to ascertain their relevance to present times for sustainable growth and development.

UNIQUE INITIATIVE

‘RISHI’ in our Indian scriptures is also title conferred on a very knowledgeable enlightened person who is able to resolve pressing issues and solve urgent problems immediately.

Similar to the prefix of ‘Dr’ for a PhD scholar, the Advanced Level Applied Research Participants may be awarded the Title and prefix of ‘RISHI’ (*this is the first of its kind in the country).

THE AIM: of Research Institute for Sustainable Habitat and Indic-Studies (ONLINE) is to generate and produce knowledgeable and enlightened persons from every State and Union Territory of India compromising of 806 Districts to write and host ‘Applied Research’ Papers on the RISHIS FOUNDATION Web Portal rishisfoundation.org so as to increase the awareness among people regarding sustainable development and the importance of our heritage, identity and deep rooted values.

RISHIS FOUNDATION encourages and invites participants from all States and Union Territories compromising of 806 districts to indulge in ‘Applied Research’ mainly as Social Service.

Besides ‘Applied Research’ Papers, the participants may also send Descriptive Papers

SHOWCASING – NATURAL (Tangible) & CULTURAL RESOURCES (Tangible & Intangible) OF 806 INDIAN DISTRICTS     

AREAS OF INDIC-STUDIES – To be taken up DISTRICT WISE:

SHOWCASING of

  • NATURAL RESOURCES (STUDY OF LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES)
  • CULTURAL RESOURCES (LOCAL CULTURE STUDIES)

Applied Research may be conducted on issues/problems related to the following sample areas, or the Participants may submit articles showcasing ‘Natural & Cultural Resources’ related to the following topic samples narrated below.

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.

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

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.

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

RISHIS ‘INDIC-STUDIES’ SHOWCASING – NATURAL (Tangible) & CULTURAL RESOURCES (Intangible) OF 806 INDIAN DISTRICTS                    

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