Vedic Governance and Public Finance – Lessons for Today’s Tax Practitioner

The workshop successfully enhanced participants' understanding of the relevance of Indian Knowledge Systems in the domains of governance, public finance, and taxation. Participants gained practical knowledge regarding tax return filing and compliance procedures while also developing an appreciation for the ethical foundations of taxation embedded in India's intellectual traditions. The sessions encouraged critical thinking on transparency, accountability, public welfare, and fiscal responsibility in governance. The workshop fostered interdisciplinary dialogue between legal studies, finance, public administration, and Indian Knowledge Systems, thereby contributing to a holistic understanding of taxation and governance. Overall, the programme achieved its objective of connecting traditional wisdom with contemporary professional practice and inspired participants to explore value-based approaches to public finance and tax administration.