1st₹1,00,000
Lakṣaṇa-Parīkṣā: The Algorithm for Perfect Definitions
Shreyas D and J Guru Sarran
Amrita School of Computing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru, Karnataka
National Presentation Competition
BHARAT& Its
SCIENTIFIC GLORY
Chapter 3
Celebrate India's rich heritage of innovation & discovery! Open to students and young people aged 16–25, in teams of up to 3.
Registration opens 1 November 2026Submit presentation
CHAPTER3
1ST PRIZE
₹1,00,000
Top 30 teams present live to an expert jury in the final round.
Organiser: Vineet Vats Tyagi, National Treasurer, BJP Yuva Morcha
Organised by
Co-organised by
Knowledge partners
2
Chapters completed
260
Team applications
19
States represented
500+
At the Chapter 2 finale
Why this competition
Science in Bharat has always been a unity of knowledge
From the planned cities and roadways of the Saraswati valley to breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, medicine and metallurgy, Bharat has a long and documented history of science. The Bharatiya view does not separate science from the arts: vidyā (knowledge passed on through learning) and kalā (knowledge carried in skill) flow from one source.
Much of this story was set aside in the colonial telling of history. This competition asks a new generation to go back to the texts, understand what they actually say, and show how that knowledge can serve the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
See what past chapters achievedThe science of numbers is used in all transactions, whether worldly or Vedic, in business and meditation, in economics and statecraft, in music and medicine, in theatre, cooking, architecture and all such things.
Key dates
Registration starts
1 November 2026
Registration ends
30 November 2026
Opens soonPresentation submission deadline
31 December 2026
Opens soonHow it works
1
Register
The team leader registers the team (1 to 3 members, all aged 16–25) and receives a Team ID.
2
Preliminary round
Research one theme and submit a presentation of at least 10 slides as PDF, PPT or PPTX, up to 25 MB.
3
Final round
The top 30 teams present live to the jury: 5 minutes to present and 2 minutes for questions.
Choose one
Themes
Pick one theme. A focused sub-topic within it is welcome, as long as it clearly belongs to the theme.
- 01
Pramāṇa Vijñāna
Vedic Philosophical and Cognitive SciencesHow valid knowledge is gained: Nyāya logic, perception, inference and theories of mind.
- 02
Khagola Vijñāna
AstronomyĀryabhaṭa, Varāhamihira and the Siddhāntas: planetary models, eclipses and calendars.
- 03
Gaṇita
MathematicsZero and place value, algebra, combinatorics and the Kerala school's infinite series.
- 04
Rasa Śāstra and Dhātu Vijñāna
Chemistry and MetallurgyZinc distillation, wootz steel, the Delhi Iron Pillar and the chemistry of the Rasa texts.
- 05
Vāstukalā and Śilpaśāstra
Architecture and SculptureHarappan town planning, temple architecture, proportion and iconometry.
- 06
Kṛṣi Vijñāna
AgricultureSoil, seasons, seeds and water management in texts such as the Kṛṣi Parāśara.
- 07
Yantra Vidyā
Mechanical SciencesMachines and mechanisms, water-lifting devices, automata and instruments.
- 08
Āyurveda
MedicineCaraka and Suśruta, the tridoṣa framework, surgery, pharmacology and preventive health.
- 09
Paryāvaraṇ Śāstra
Environment and EcologySacred groves, stepwells, water harvesting and an ethic of living with nature.
- 10
Yuddha Vidyā
Military SciencesDhanurveda, fortification, military organisation and strategy in the Arthaśāstra.
- 11
Rājya, Samāja va Śāsana Tantra
State, Society and PolityStatecraft, economy and governance: the Arthaśāstra, sabhās and local self-rule.
What the jury looks for
How to structure your presentation
1 · Sources and texts
The primary texts, manuscripts and treatises behind your topic, and what each contributes.
2 · Cogent statement of knowledge and ideas
The knowledge itself, explained clearly and simply for a general academic audience.
3 · Schools and thinkers
The traditions and thinkers who shaped these ideas, and how the ideas evolved over time.
4 · Applications and the way forward
How this knowledge connects to modern practice, and the research or projects it could inspire.
Judging criteria
OriginalityA fresh question or a new connection, not a summary of what is already widely known.
Depth of researchPrimary texts and credible sources, cited properly.
ClarityComplex ideas explained simply, in a well-structured presentation.
ApplicationA convincing link between the knowledge and today's challenges.
Chapter 2 · 2025–26
Last year’s winners
1st
2nd₹51,000
Traditional Ethnoveterinary Therapeutics and Preventive Care in Farm Animal Health: An IKS Perspective
Yashas V and Dhanush A
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry
3rd₹31,000
Meghamārga: Monsoon Mapping in Kālidāsa's Meghadūta
Saurabh Rajendra More and Saurabh Rajendra Patil
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra
Organisers and knowledge partners
Organiser
Youth Unity Foundation
Empowers young people through programmes and community outreach that help them learn, grow and lead.
Co-organiser
HS Foundation
Co-organiser of Bharat & Its Scientific Glory.
Knowledge partner
Brhat
A culture engine that scales Indian civilisation by translating traditional knowledge into modern frameworks for leadership, governance and education.
Knowledge partner
ŚIKṢĀ Centre for IKS, IIT Kanpur
An academic research hub that mainstreams Indian Knowledge Systems by applying them to contemporary problems in science, technology and policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bharat & Its Scientific Glory?
A national presentation competition that celebrates Bharat's contributions to science, technology and multidisciplinary knowledge, and invites young people to research and present them.
Who can take part?
Students and young people aged 16 to 25, from any academic background. Teams have 1 to 3 members, including the team leader.
Is there a fee?
No. Registration and participation are free.
How do we register and submit?
The team leader registers on this site and receives a Team ID. Later, on the Submit page, enter the Team ID and the leader's email, choose your theme and upload the presentation.
Can we choose more than one theme, or a sub-topic?
Each team presents on one theme. You may narrow it down to a focused sub-topic, as long as it clearly belongs to that theme.
What should the presentation contain?
At least 10 slides, following the four-part structure: sources and texts, a clear statement of the knowledge, schools and thinkers, and applications and the way forward. Upload it as PDF, PPT or PPTX, up to 25 MB.
Can we change our file after submitting?
Yes. Upload again at any time before the deadline; the new file replaces the old one.
Is plagiarism checked?
Yes. Copied work leads to disqualification. Cite every source you use.
What happens after the preliminary round?
The jury shortlists the top 30 teams, who are informed by email and phone. Each finalist team gets 5 minutes to present live and 2 minutes for the jury's questions.
I lost our Team ID. What now?
Your Team ID is shown on screen right after you register, so save it then. If you've lost it, write to the organisers from the team leader's email address.
Still have a question? Write to contact@youthunityfoundation.org or call 88822 92714.
Ready to present Bharat’s science?
Registration runs from 1 November 2026 to 30 November 2026.