Tara Prakashana and Manipal Academy of Higher Education Join Hands to Promote Indian Knowledge Systems
Bengaluru: Tara Prakashana, a not-for-profit trust dedicated to preserving and disseminating Vedic knowledge, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Manipal Academy of Higher Education to advance research and publication of Indian Knowledge Systems.
The partnership aims to foster a rich exchange of academic and cultural knowledge through critical research, publication, and preservation of rare manuscripts. Under this MoU, MAHE’s Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will collaborate with Tara Prakashana to support research projects and facilitate the critical publication of rare manuscripts in Indian Philosophy, Sanskrit Studies, Indology, and Religious Studies.
The MoU establishes two dedicated research positions at MAHE in collaboration with Tara Prakashana, emphasizing critical editing, textual criticism, philology, and the broader Indian Knowledge Systems.
Dr. P.R. Mukund, Founder of Tara Prakashana, said, “This partnership with MAHE represents a monumental step in making rare Indian manuscripts accessible for academic research and public knowledge.”
Dr. P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE, appreciated the efforts and said, “This MoU reflects our dedication to preserving and promoting India’s invaluable cultural heritage. Through the support of research and scholarly engagement with rare manuscripts, we aim to create a meaningful connection between traditional knowledge and modern academic pursuits.”