IKS Implementation in Educational Institutions
Anaadi Foundation works closely with schools and higher education institutions to implement Indian Knowledge Systems based teacher training programs, clubs and courses.
* IKS Teacher Training
* IKS Club : Weekly sessions in schools
* IKS Books: Integrating IKS content in school curriculum through Anaadi Foundation's IKS books
* MOUs with higher education institutions
* IKS credit courses in Higher Education Institutions

Key Milestones
Gurukulams
With the view to bring a transformation in the educational process and introducing IKS right from a very young age, Anaadi Foundation is working towards creating learning spaces in the form of Gurukulams.
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Dharma Gurukulam: Residential at Palani started in 2021. Curriculum includes: Samskritam, Tamil, Ayurveda, Yoga, Ganita, Nakshatra Vidya, Gau Seva combined with Open Schooling. Ages 11-17+
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SvaDharma Gurukulam: Non-residential at Hyderabad. Curriculum includes: Samskritam, Tamil, Ayurveda, Yoga, Ganita, Nakshatra Vidya . Ages 6-10
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Bala Gurukulam: Preschool : 2.5-6 Completely Indic PreSchool curriculum
All these Gurukulams combine IKS Source text learning, experiential learning and NIOS
2 graduates are pursuing Samskritam + Nyaya shastram/Ganita + BS DS . One of them is also teaching in all our Gurukulams and IKS School initiatives
MoE IKS Division
https://iksindia.org/research-projects.php
Two-year grant for integrating AI and wearable technology to analyze individual Prakriti.
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HRV based insights combining Prakriti -Vikriti. AI/ML + App + Publications
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Two-year grant for developing a Wellness Index using the Hita and Sukha Ayu (HSA) framework. Outcomes include: - Dr. Mala Kapadia
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Bhartiya Wellbeing and Happiness Framework, Survey and validated Tool to measure Hitayu and Sukhayu
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Board Game based on HSA framework.
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Handbook on Teenage Mental Health.
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Postgraduate elective curriculum on wellness and corporate program
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IKS Books and Outreach
Checkout our IKS Books here.
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Sadvidya PreSchool Curriculum
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Amazing IKS : Activity Book : Ages 6-9
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Bharatiya Vijnana Pravesha : Ages 10-13
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Primer Series: Ayurveda, Nakshatra Vidya, Science of Yoga : Ages 13+
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Indic Leadership : Ages 12+
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Samskara Journal: Ages 8+
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Panchakosha : Self-help book for all
~ 15,000+ students in schools have been onboarded on to the content and books
~ IKS Teacher training programs
~ IKS Awareness Sessions: Chennai, Hyderabad, Vadodara, Pune
~ Starting IKS Kendras: Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Tiruvannamalai, Hyderabad
~ Rural Science Fairs: 1000 + students/year
~ Regular classes in few Veda Patashalas
Higher Education
Credit courses: Yoga and Cognition/Neuroscience @ IIT Delhi with 120+ students registering every semester
National Council for Indian System of Medicine: 60 hr course on IKS for Indian System of Medicine
Workshops: IKS, AI-IKS, Panchakosha at various institutions
Kalanjiyam - Digital Repository for Ancient Siddha Texts:
AI-powered repository for storing, indexing, and accessing Siddha texts designed for interns
MoUs with Gujarat University, PSG Institutions, SWAYAM Plus, NCISM/NIS, STC (Pollachi), PSNA (Dindigul)
Gujarat University: Bharatiya Ganita course
SWAYAM Plus: Nakshatra Vidya and Science of Yoga
Other IKS Grant Projects : With Anaadi Rural AI Center
Anaadi Rural AI center for setup to awaken rural youth to the potential of AI and give them hands-on experience with AI and IKS. Here are some live projects:
Grant Projects:
CICT (Central Institute of Classical Tamil):
Six-month grant for building an AI-powered Thirukkural web portal.
Institutional Collaborations:
NCISM: Exploring AI for advancing Ayurveda and Siddha medicine. AI for ISM credit course - NIS
Beneficiaries:
1000+ students trained in AI & ML via workshops.
20+ students mentored on specific projects.