Abstract

Traditional Knowledge Systems (TKS) in India represent a vast and diverse repository of wisdom accumulated through centuries of interaction between human communities and their natural environments. Rooted in indigenous practices cultural traditions and community-based learning these systems have historically guided sustainable living ecological balance and resource management across different regions of the country. In the contemporary era marked by rapid industrialization environmental degradation and climate change the relevance of traditional knowledge has once again gained global attention. Indian communities have long practiced sustainable agriculture water conservation forest management and holistic health systems such as Ayurveda and Yoga which emphasize harmony between humans and nature. These indigenous practices promote biodiversity conservation efficient use of natural resources and sustainable livelihoods. This research paper examines the role of traditional knowledge syste