About us (ICCS)

International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) is a non-political, non-religious, nonprofit socio-cultural forum established in 1997 in Nagpur, India, by a group of academicians and volunteers. The organization promotes dialogue among the Elders of various ancient traditions and cultures, focusing on ideas aligned with Indian philosophy, particularly the concept of living harmoniously with nature. With a membership exceeding 1,000 participants from over 40 countries representing more than 75 distinct cultures, ICCS underscores the belief in ‘Vasudhaiva kutumabakam’— one world, one family, one future. IJWATCH is the off shoot of ICCS. IJWATCH registered in USA and having ISSN : 2998-7199 . IJWATCH aimed to map the cultural, social, environmental and sustainable aspects of worlds ancient traditions and culture.

Our Vision

ICCS envisions a decolonized global order where indigenous epistemologies reclaim centrality in shaping equitable futures. Drawing from Ubuntu's ethic of interconnected humanity ("I am because we are"), Maori whakapapa (genealogical interconnectedness of all life), Zulu izangoma spiritual lineages, Kikuyu Gikuyu cosmology rooted in land and community stewardship, and Aboriginal Songlines as timeless mappings of knowledge and law, ICCS seeks a renaissance of cultural soft power. This vision counters Eurocentric hegemonies by fostering pluriversal dialogues that integrate these traditions into education, policy, and international relations, empowering marginalized voices for sustainable, harmonious global progress.

Our Mission

ICCS advances this vision through rigorous scholarly research, international conferences, and interdisciplinary initiatives led by indigenous and decolonial scholars. Key activities include curating comparative studies on indigenous pedagogies, organizing global symposia that bridge these traditions (e.g., Ubuntu-Maori forums on relational governance), developing decolonial curricula for higher education institutions like Ramjas College and beyond, and influencing policy through publications on cultural nationalism. By prioritizing oral traditions, folklore, and classical epistemologies, ICCS builds networks for indigenous-led reforms, ensuring ancient wisdom informs contemporary challenges like environmental humanities and digital preservation of cultural knowledge.