The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP, in association with the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Cell, is organising an academic webinar titled “Landscape, Legacy, and Learning: Evaluating Monastic Traditions and Sustainability in the Nalanda Hinterland”. Scheduled for November 06, 2026, the session features Dr Sharmistha Chatterjee, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of History at Srikrishna College, University of Kalyani, as the speaker.
The webinar explores historical environmental management practices and land-use patterns within the ancient Nalanda hinterland. By examining monastic traditions, historical resource utilisation, and regional heritage, the session evaluates how traditional knowledge systems offer perspectives for contemporary ecological sustainability and regional planning.
Key Details
- Date: November 06, 2026
- Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Venue: S605, SR Block, SRM University-AP
- Resource Person: Dr Sharmistha Chatterjee (Assistant Professor and Head, Department of History, Srikrishna College, University of Kalyani)