The event brought together scholars, researchers, technologists and students from across the country to examine the convergence of Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit studies, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Humanities. It provided a platform to explore how India’s classical knowledge traditions can contribute to contemporary technological innovation and research.
Deliberations during the workshop underscored the significance of Sanskrit and Indian intellectual traditions in computational linguistics, natural language processing, knowledge representation and Artificial Intelligence-driven language technologies. Participants also examined how principles from the Indian grammatical tradition could address modern computational challenges.
Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor of MAHE Bengaluru, said Sanskrit represents far more than a classical language and stands among humanity’s most sophisticated knowledge systems, encompassing traditions of grammar, logic, philosophy, poetics, mathematics and scientific inquiry developed with exceptional precision and intellectual rigor. He stated that the challenge lies not merely in connecting ancient knowledge with modern developments but in bringing these traditions into meaningful engagement with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Humanities. He added that MAHE Bengaluru believes technological advancement becomes most impactful when guided by cultural depth and scholarly rigor, and that the workshop reflects the institution’s commitment to treating Indian Knowledge Systems as living traditions capable of shaping the future of research, learning and knowledge creation.
The programme featured lectures and interactive sessions delivered by experts from leading academic and research institutions across India. Participants received insights into Sanskrit computational linguistics, Artificial Intelligence applications for Indian languages, digital knowledge systems and the relationship between technology, philosophy and the humanities. The sessions also promoted interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.
One of the major highlights of the workshop was its emphasis on collaborative problem-solving. Experts presented contemporary research challenges at the intersection of Sanskrit studies and Artificial Intelligence, encouraging participants to develop innovative and solution-oriented approaches. These discussions strengthened academic networks and generated fresh ideas for future collaborations in computational linguistics, digital preservation, language technologies and knowledge engineering.
The workshop was organized under the academic collaboration between MAHE and SCSVMV, Kanchipuram, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing Sanskrit studies and technology-enabled research. The initiative was guided by the collective vision of the Centre for Digital Humanities, the Department of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, the Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, and SCSVMV to promote excellence in Sanskrit studies, Digital Humanities and Indian Knowledge Systems through interdisciplinary research and academic cooperation.
Through initiatives of this nature, MAHE Bengaluru Campus continues to strengthen its position as a hub for research and innovation in Digital Humanities and Indian Knowledge Systems. The institution is fostering collaborations that bridge India’s intellectual heritage with contemporary research and technological advancement, reaffirming its role in shaping the future of knowledge creation.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University offering more than 400 specialisations across Health Sciences, Management, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Technology and Science streams through its constituent units located in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur and Dubai. Recognized nationally and internationally for academic excellence, advanced infrastructure and significant research contributions, MAHE was awarded the Institution of Eminence status by the Ministry of Education in 2020. Ranked third in the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2025, the university remains a preferred destination for students seeking transformative learning experiences and for national and multinational corporations seeking highly skilled talent.
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