Synthesizing Ancient Indian Wisdom and Modern Good Governance: A Literature Review

Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents the diverse range of knowledge, practices, and innovations developed over the period of time in India and the Good Governance in India. Vedas, Upanishads and other classical texts represent the legacy of Indian Knowledge System. The reflections of IKS can be seen in different disciplines like mathematics, astronomy, medicine, philosophy, ecology, arts, and social sciences etc which deeply embedded in these ancient texts. Other works written by the prominent intellectuals like Kautilya have also been covered under IKS. This review paper explores the relevance and significance of the concept of good governance in IKS in historical context and it is also an endeavour to highlight the holistic nature of IKS with the emphasis on interconnectedness of IKS and good governance. The paper discusses the contemporary relevance of IKS, including insights from the Arthashastra, in addressing modern global challenges such as sustainable development, health, and education. This paper then connects these historical principles to modern interpretations of good governance and the current Indian government's vision of