Online Certificate course on Arthashastra: Indic Civilizational perspectives

The Centre is proposing a three-month long online certificate course on Indian Statecraft. The aim is not to limit ourselves to Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra the treatise on Indian statecraft, but to broaden over horizons to every Arthaśāstra preceding and succeeding it. This will allow researchers, scholars, and experts from various domains to share their perspectives and expertise on different themes like governance, law and order, economics, foreign policy, military and strategic studies. The aim is to explore a historical context to the contemporary socio-political and strategic culture of India, while contemplating on its contemporary relevance. The Centre envisions engaging established experts as well as young scholars to offer extensive and fresh insights to curious minds and consequential pivot to thoughtful discussions and ideas. The certificate course shall be conducted online for greater accessibility. Itshall be spread over three months February onwards, with two speakers every week. Speakers may provide reading materials preceding their sessions, as per their requirements. The attendees with over 80 per cent of attendance shall be presented with an e-certificate as a reward for their participation at the end. The course shall be open to all, with a minimum registration fee. The target audience is expected to be PG students, early career researchers, and anyone who has a basic understanding of Arthaśāstra. The lectures of the speakers shall be compiled and published as an edited book at the end of the course The Online Course is a flagship course exploring various aspects of Statecraft from the Ancient Indic Perspectives ranging from the Idea of Dharma to economics and trade, military, law, and foreign policy. The course is a four-month long course engaging subject experts across these domains.