Author: Dr. Pankaj Kumar Paul
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03050031
Abstract: Indian technology and engineering traditions represent a rich and sophisticated body of knowledge developed through centuries of empirical observation, experimentation, and integration with philosophical and ethical principles. From urban planning in the Indus Valley to advances in metallurgy, architecture, water management, textiles, and mechanical engineering, traditional Indian technologies were sustainable, context-specific, and socially embedded. This paper critically examines Indian technology and engineering traditions within the framework of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). It analyzes philosophical foundations, historical evolution, sector-specific innovations, and contemporary relevance. The study argues that traditional Indian engineering knowledge offers valuable insights for sustainable development, resilient infrastructure, and inclusive technological innovation in the modern era.
Keywords: Indian Technology, Engineering Traditions, Indian Knowledge Systems, Traditional Innovation, Sustainable Engineering.
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