**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has scheduled a series of tradition-focused webinars for Day 4 of Sādhana Saptah 2026, occurring on 5 April 2026. These sessions aim to integrate Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and traditional wisdom into contemporary governance, public service, and personal wellbeing. Key activities include expert-led discussions on civilizational heritage, holistic health, and the role of arts in public administration.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**National Vision and Governance**
* **Civilizational Blueprint:** A session explores India’s heritage as a foundational framework for achieving the "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" vision.
* **Ethical Frameworks:** Emphasis on using traditional values and Indian philosophy to guide contemporary nation-building and public service efforts.
**Health and Holistic Wellbeing**
* **Traditional Nutrition:** Integration of time-tested dietary and lifestyle practices rooted in Indian knowledge systems.
* **Public Servant Wellness:** Focus on enhancing the physical and mental health of public servants to improve service effectiveness.
**Culture and Professional Creativity**
* **Arts in Service:** Examination of how traditional art forms and music can nurture the "inner life" of public officials.
* **Soft Skills:** Use of cultural engagement to foster creativity, empathy, and a deeper sense of purpose in professional work.
**Leadership and Administration**
* **Indic Knowledge Systems (IKS):** Presentation by the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy on leadership and management.
* **Decision-Making:** Application of traditional concepts to modern ethical governance and public administration frameworks.
**Impact Analysis**
**Public Servants**
**Impact**
Public servants will gain access to traditional wellness practices, ethical frameworks, and creative outlets designed to improve their mental health, empathy, and professional efficiency.
**Action Required**
Attend the scheduled webinars on 5 April 2026 between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM to incorporate these insights into their personal lives and professional conduct.
**Department of Posts (RAKNPA)**
**Impact**
The department is positioned as a knowledge leader in applying Indic Knowledge Systems to modern management and ethical leadership.
**Action Required**
Conduct the presentation on leadership and ethics from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM as part of the scheduled program.
**Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions**
**Impact**
The Ministry facilitates the dissemination of traditional wisdom to modernize governance and strengthen the civil service.
**Action Required**
Oversee the execution of the Day 4 Sādhana Saptah webinars and ensure broad participation across government departments.
Key Entities Referenced
Sādhana Saptah: A thematic training initiative focused on integrating traditional Indian wisdom and ethics into contemporary governance and public service.
Indian Knowledge Systems: The central thematic framework used to guide sessions on leadership, ethical governance, and the holistic well-being of public servants.
Viksit Bharat @ 2047: The national vision and policy roadmap for transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, serving as the blueprint for the webinar topics.
Karmayogi Bharat: The government entity and program for civil service capacity building involved in organizing and hosting the tradition-focused training sessions.
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy (RAKNPA): The premier training institute under the Department of Posts that presents traditional concepts for leadership and management in public administration.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Sādhana Saptah Day 4: Key Highlights of
Tradition-Focused Webinars
Posted On: 04 APR 2026 5:17PM by PIB Delhi
4th April, New Delhi: The fourth day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 will focus on Tradition, with expert-led
webinars scheduled for 5 April 2026. The sessions will explore Indian Knowledge Systems, and insights
on how traditional wisdom can guide contemporary governance.
The Department of Posts will also present a webinar on leadership, management and ethics from Indic
Knowledge Systems.
Key Highlights of the Day (5th April, 2026):
1. Mr. Anish and Mr Pankaj Bansal:
Topic: Bharatiya Virasat: The Civilizational Blueprint for Viksit Bharat @ 2047
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Mr. Anish (Spiritual Teacher & Co-founder, PeopleStrong) and Mr. Pankaj Bansal (Co-founder and Group
CEO, PeopleStrong, and Board Member, Karmayogi Bharat) will explore India's civilizational heritage as
a foundational blueprint for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The session will examine how
traditional values, governance principles and ethical frameworks from Indian philosophy can guide
contemporary public service and nation-building efforts.
2. Ms Rujuta Diwekar:
Topic: Traditions, Health and Wellbeing
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Ms. Diwekar (Expert Nutritionist and Best-selling Author) will discuss traditional approaches to health
and wellbeing rooted in Indian knowledge systems. The session will focus on how time-tested practices in
nutrition, lifestyle and holistic wellness can be integrated into the lives of public servants to enhance
physical and mental health, enabling them to serve more effectively.
3. Ms. Vidya Shah and Ms. Nidhi Choudhari:
Topic: Where Tradition Meets Practice: Art, Music, and the Inner Life of Public Service
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ms. Shah (Singer and Musician) and Ms. Choudhari (Director, National Gallery of Modern Arts) will
explore the intersection of traditional art forms, music and public service. The session will examine how
engagement with art and music can nurture the inner life of public servants, fostering creativity, empathy
and a deeper sense of purpose in their work, while drawing from India's rich cultural heritage.
4. RAKNPA, Department of Posts:Topic: Leadership, Management and Ethics: Insights from Indic Knowledge Systems
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30AM
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy, Department of Posts, will present insights from Indic
Knowledge Systems on leadership, management and ethics. The session will explore traditional concepts
and frameworks that can inform contemporary approaches to ethical governance, decision-making and
leadership in public administration.
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