Kurukshetra : Prof. Madan Mohan Goel, Former Vice-Chancellor (Thrice),  Propounder  Needonomics School of Thought (NST) and superannuated Professor of Economics Kurukshetra University addressed the participants of online refresher course in Social Sciences and Humanities by the Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh on the topic “Indian Knowledge Systems and Gita-Inspired Needonomics: Integrating Value, Needs and Sustainable Development” here today.   Dr. Vinod Sen Course Coordinator, welcomed and introduced Prof. Goel.

He explained the relevance of India’s rich intellectual and spiritual heritage in addressing contemporary economic, social and environmental challenges.

Prof Goel explored how the timeless wisdom of Gita & Anu-Gita can guide individuals, educators, policymakers and institutions towards ethical decision-making, responsible consumption and sustainable development.

Gita-inspired Needonomics promotes “Need over Greed” by aligning ethical and spiritually guided material progress with responsible resource use, social responsibility, environmental stewardship and inclusive human well-being, explained Prof Goel.

He encouraged the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems into multidisciplinary teaching, research and academic practice, emphasizing value-based education to nurture socially responsible citizens and harmonize economic growth with human well-being and environmental sustainability.

To strengthen the dialogue between traditional Indian wisdom and contemporary social sciences, demonstrating that sustainable development requires not merely economic expansion but also ethical conduct, self-restraint and collective welfare, said Prof Goel

“Applying Gita-inspired Needonomics to build a more humane, inclusive and sustainable society is the need of the hour,” said Prof. Goel.