LUCKNOW, Nov. 6 -- A two-day national seminar on Indian knowledge tradition, social discourse and contemporary education concluded at Vidyant Hindu PG College on Thursday, with scholars discussing the relevance of indigenous knowledge in contemporary education and nation-building. Prof Sanat Kumar Sharma of Central University of South Bihar, Manish Pandey of Gorakhpur University and Prof Manish Verma of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow, were among the speakers. Pandey said Indian knowledge traditions differ from the Western education system and need proper integration into the new education framework. Prof Sanat Kumar Mishra of Lucknow University said Indian knowledge traditions could be studied sociologically, while Dr Manish Pandey discussed the role of sociology in nation-building. Prof Manish Verma said these traditions are essential for national and cultural unity. Prof Neetu Singh conducted the session, Shalini Sahni delivered the welcome address and Prof Brijendra Pandey coordinated it. Himanshu Shekhar Jha, assistant commissioner, Divyangjan and empowerment department, principal Prof Dharm Kaur, Prof Pramod Gupta, Prof Jaya Srivastava; and manager Pankaj Bhattacharya also shared their views....