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The Indian government has selected Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (SVVU) for the establishment of an Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) research centre. The centre will focus on research in speech, linguistics, and edutainment, highlighting the relevance of Vedas, Vedangas, and Vedanta in modern times.
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**Sri Venkateswara Vedic University to House New Indian Knowledge Systems Research Centre**
**TIRUPATI, September 1, 2025** – Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (SVVU) has been selected by the Government of India to establish an Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) research centre, a move celebrated by the university as a moment of great pride.
The proposal, spearheaded by Dean (Research) A. Venkata Radhe Shyam, underwent rigorous scrutiny by a panel of experts before being approved. M.V.N. Pavan Kumar Sharma, Dean of the faculty of Paurohitya, has been appointed as the Co-Principal Investigator for the project.
The research centre will focus on innovative studies in “speech, linguistics and edutainment,” aiming to demonstrate the enduring relevance of Vedas, Vedangas, and Vedanta to contemporary society.
“This is a proud moment for the university,” said Vice-Chancellor Rani Sadasiva Murty, commenting on the announcement. The IKS research centre promises to be a significant contribution to the preservation and propagation of India’s rich intellectual heritage.
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