Centre of Excellence – Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS)

Dr Nilam Nandini Sarmah, a distinguished academician, researcher, and historian, is committed to promoting, preserving, and integrating India's rich intellectual and cultural heritage within contemporary education and research frameworks.

Under her leadership, the Centre actively facilitates interdisciplinary research, academic collaborations, workshops, seminars, and capacity-building programmes aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) initiative of the Ministry of Education.

Dr. Sarmah has played a pivotal role in fostering awareness of traditional knowledge systems, encouraging scholarly engagement with indigenous wisdom, and creating platforms for meaningful dialogue between classical knowledge traditions and modern disciplines.

Her dedication to academic excellence and cultural preservation continues to strengthen the Centre's mission of advancing Indian Knowledge Systems at regional, national, and international levels.