CONFERENCEThe objectives of the LU FH International Institute of Indic Studies are as follows: to promote research on India-related issues, develop and implement educational programmes, scientific research in Latvia, India and other countries; to consolidate and support the activities of the UL teaching staff and students in the field of Indic studies; to attract projects by offering them a single location, shared infrastructure and publicity; to raise Latvian public awareness about modern Indic science, culture, business and politics; to organise research and education activities; to create and maintain a database on activities in Latvia related to Indic science and culture.
The study centre conducts research in traditional India-related scientific fields (traditional medicine, yoga, music, languages, etc.) and implements the professional development programme “Fundamentals of Ayurveda Education” and various continuing education and lifelong learning programmes – languages (Bengali, Hindi, Persian (Farsi), Sanskrit), yoga, Indic classical music, etc.