MBCC 2025 at IIT Mandi: A Landmark gathering of visionaries to scientifically explore and apply Indian knowledge systems for societal transformation

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will grace the conference as a visionary speaker. The event will feature keynote addresses by Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi (Vice Chancellor of the Central Sanskrit University),  Professor Gautam Desiraju (IISc), one of the highest cited Indian scientists, Prof. Roumiana Tsenkova, Kobe University, Japan, Dr. B N Gangadhar, Chairman, National Medical Commission and Former Director, NIMHANS and Bhakti Rasamrita Swami, a Bhakti-vedantist.

The conference is being curated by the center of Indian Knowledge Systems for Mental Health Application (IKSMHA) at IIT Mandi. 

Panel discussions featuring leaders and experts in diverse fields from around the world will address “Indian Knowledge Systems shaping the science of cognitive matter” and “Nurturing civilizational consciousness for national transformation”.

Special sessions feature Prof. Chayan Nandi on consciousness biomarkers, Dr. Amit Sethi on brain dynamics and cognition, and Prof. Ajay Chaturvedi, offering a systems perspective on economy and civilizational transitions.

What sets MBCC apart is its outcome-oriented design — bringing together investors, judges, students, and innovators in a space where ideas are meant to translate into action. Highlights include student business plans on the Kullhad Economy, a fresh production-driven model rooted in Indic values. 

IIT Mandi Director Prof Laxmidhar Behera notes, “MBCC 2025 reflects our commitment to shaping ideas that matter — where tradition informs innovation and transformation.” MBCC 2025 promises to be a crucible of purpose-driven collaboration — inviting scholars, practitioners, and seekers into a space of lasting impact.

The conference is being chaired by Prof. Laxmidhar Behera (IIT Mandi), Dr. Anirban Chakraborty (National Institute of Materials Science, Japan), and Prof. Ganpati Ramanath (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, and Uppsala University, Sweden).