Nurturing the Earth: Sustainable Agriculture and Ecological Wisdom through the Lens of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
Author:Yashi Goyal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64880/theresearchdialogue.v5i1.50
Abstract
This article explores the scientific and ecological wisdom embedded in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) regarding agricultural practices. Historically, Indian agriculture transcended mere sustenance, embodying a profound ecological ethos grounded in principles like Prakriti and Rta. Through a thematic review of ancient texts such as the Rigveda, Krishi-Parashara, and Vrikshayurveda, this study examines traditional approaches to soil management, crop diversity, weather prediction, water conservation, and bio-integrated farming. Unlike modern industrial agriculture, which often leads to environmental degradation, IKS offers sustainable, biodiversity-based models. By challenging Eurocentric narratives of scientific agriculture, this paper highlights the empirical contributions of IKS and demonstrates its contemporary relevance for addressing global challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Ultimately, the integration of ancient agricultural wisdom with modern technology offers actionable pathways for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Keywords: Agroecology, Climate Adaptation, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Sustainable Agriculture, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Vrikshayurveda.
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Yashi Goyal, “Nurturing the Earth: Sustainable Agriculture and Ecological Wisdom through the Lens of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)” The Research Dialogue, Open Access Peer-reviewed & Refereed Journal, Pp-455–466, Volume-05, Issue-01, April-2026, https://theresearchdialogue.com/
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