Indian Knowledge System and Biodiversity: Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Conservation

Abstract

India, with its vast geographical diversity and rich artistic heritage, is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. It's home to about 7- 8 of the world's recorded species, ranging from the towering Himalayas in the north to the vast abysses in the south. This natural uproariousness is nearly linked to the Indian Knowledge System( IKS), which has evolved over thousands of times. IKS is a vast depository of knowledge accumulated through generations, passed down orally, and elevated in colorful forms of artistic and religious practices, including Ayurveda, Vedic literature, folk traditions, and indigenous ecological practices.