MBCC 2025 at IIT Mandi : A Pioneering Confluence of Science and Indian Knowledge Systems for Societal Transformation
Mandi : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is set to host the Mind Brain Consciousness Conference 2025 (MBCC 2025) from June 4 to 7, bringing together some of the brightest minds and visionary leaders from across the world to explore the intersection of science, consciousness, and India’s ancient wisdom traditions.
At the heart of this annual gathering is the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) — a holistic framework that fuses ancient insights with contemporary scientific inquiry. The conference serves as a vibrant platform for researchers in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, Indian philosophy, and Vedantic theology to engage in interdisciplinary dialogues on the nature of the mind, brain, and consciousness. These discussions are expected to have far-reaching implications in areas such as mental health, healthcare, environment, agriculture, innovation, and leadership.
Renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will deliver a visionary address at the event. Keynote speakers include:
- Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University
- Prof. Gautam Desiraju, IISc Bengaluru, one of India’s most cited scientists
- Prof. Roumiana Tsenkova, Kobe University, Japan
- Dr. B N Gangadhar, Chairman, National Medical Commission & Former Director, NIMHANS
- Bhakti Rasamrita Swami, a noted Bhakti-Vedanta scholar
The event is curated by the Centre of Indian Knowledge Systems for Mental Health Application (IKSMHA) at IIT Mandi, aiming to connect deep-rooted Indic traditions with cutting-edge research and practical innovation.
Panel discussions will focus on transformative themes such as:
- “Indian Knowledge Systems Shaping the Science of Cognitive Matter”
- “Nurturing Civilizational Consciousness for National Transformation”
Special sessions will spotlight:
- Prof. Chayan Nandi on Consciousness Biomarkers
- Dr. Amit Sethi on Brain Dynamics and Cognition
- Prof. Ajay Chaturvedi on Economy and Civilizational Transitions
What distinguishes MBCC 2025 is its action-oriented design — uniting investors, policy-makers, students, scholars, and innovators in a mission to turn visionary ideas into actionable outcomes. A highlight of the conference is the presentation of student business plans centered on the ‘Kullhad Economy’, an indigenous, production-driven economic model grounded in Indic values and sustainability.
IIT Mandi Director Prof. Laxmidhar Behera remarked, “MBCC 2025 reflects our commitment to shaping ideas that matter — where tradition informs innovation and transformation.”
The conference is chaired by:
- Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi
- Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, National Institute of Materials Science, Japan
- Prof. Ganpati Ramanath, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA & Uppsala University, Sweden
MBCC 2025 is poised to be a groundbreaking event, forging new pathways in knowledge integration and offering a global stage for thought leaders to collectively reimagine a conscious, sustainable, and inspired future.
