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"indigenous"

[1] @DougWeller I don't think the sources "purport" that this is "indigenous". They don't use the term. jps (talk) 14:50, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Indigenous implies that the knowledge systems being promoted are those of the indigenous peoples of India. That's not what is being promoted so we shouldn't use that word. RegentsPark (comment) 16:06, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have reverted myself. On the other hand, for most of this article's life it has had that wording and was craeted with it. So what should it say.? Doug Weller talk 16:27, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Also, their site does not say indigenous/ [[2]. On the other hand [3], [4], [5]. What wording would be better? Doug Weller talk 16:36, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your first reference, while it does mention the government's promotion of Indian Knowledge Systems, is to a paper published by tijer which is a predatory publisher. The other two mention indigenous knowledge in the context of India, but crucially do not mention IKS. The first reference is the Heinrich Böll Foundation, which, I gather, is interested in progressive causes within the context of geopolitics and has no connection to IKS that I can see. The second paper is in the field of information management and, as it is from 2006, is not really relevant to the later IKS initiatives. jps (talk) 16:49, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This entire endeavor is part of the larger Hindutva promotion of certain pseudo-scholarship that bolsters certain modern interpretations of Vedic-based beliefs which are marginalized within secular academic establishments. jps (talk) 16:53, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that’s exactly what it is. I imagine you can find sources. Doug Weller talk 17:32, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I think something worth considering in this conversation is that in the Indian context, the word "indigenous" is often used simply as a contrast to "foreign". So you hear things like "indigenous defence systems" and whatnot in a modern context. I do not know what the sources say about IKS being about indigenous knowledge even in this expanded meaning, though. GreekApple123 (talk) 16:59, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Which a quick Google search shows to be true. I imagine that’s why it is the term used in the article since it was created. Doug Weller talk 17:35, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose, sorry GreekApple123, why you used the term. Doug Weller talk 17:39, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oops. Not sure where “oppose” came from. Ipad strikes again. Doug Weller talk 18:50, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest not using it. "Indian Knowledge Systems" is quite clear by itself and there are indigenous people in India. Even if the term is used differently in India, it just adds a layer of confusion. RegentsPark (comment) 18:28, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I agree now. But cane find sources to expand what is meant? Doug Weller talk 18:51, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

what is the meaning of IKS

what is the meaning of IKS ~2026-42091-2 (talk) 06:49, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I AM ASKING ~2026-42091-2 (talk) 06:49, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Read the article, don't delete part of it. If you don't understand what it means, then that is your problem, presumably your English isn't good enough. Doug Weller talk 09:39, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]