Dehradun, Dec. 19 -- In a remarkable development, the eighth International Ramayan Conference began at IIT Roorkee on Thursday - a unique initiative to celebrate the nation's rich cultural and civilisational heritage and ponder over the revered Hindu scripture Ramayana.

The three-day conference will put the spotlight on Ramayana's relevance to education, sustainability, and ethical leadership and will see scholars, saints, and researchers from India and abroad participate in the deliberations on the Indian Knowledge Systems.

Around 150 research papers will be presented in blended mode, and the proceedings will be published in an e-book format.

The 8th International Ramayan Conference, hosted by IIT Roorkee, will highlight the enduring ...