Libraries: Catalysts for Sustainable Development and IKS
Author(s): Dr. Ruksana Sultana
Abstract - Several facades of human beings of the Indian sub-continent, having been highly influenced by the classical wisdom, customs, and ideologies, comprise the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). The philosophy inherent in IKS promotes a code of sustainable living among human beings by emphasizing holistic awareness and a strong, positive correlation with the environment and society, which is rooted in Indian classical literature, such as the Vedas and Upanishads (Karmanya Gurutvam, 2024; Gopal, 2024). IKS has been more acquainted with the contemporary concept of sustainable development goals, especially the prevailing issues, viz., social injustice and climate change, and has emerged as a useful tool for dealing with these issues...
Keywords - Indian Knowledge System, United Nations, Library, Data Repository, Sustainable Development Goal.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.3.2025.1924
Cite This Article As: Sultana, R. (2025) Libraries: Catalysts for Sustainable Development and IKS. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(3) 136-146. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1924 Page: 136-146 Publication Date: 14 August 2025