Fellowship Yearwise

Living Traditions are dynamic systems of knowledge, practices, ecological wisdom, cultural expressions, crafts, and stories that continue to evolve through community life, intergenerational learning, and relationships between people, landscapes, biodiversity, spirituality, agriculture, and local resources. Rooted in philosophies of interconnectedness, coexistence, and sustainability, India’s diverse traditions represent rich living knowledge systems that embody resilience, creativity, and community-centred ways of life. Through its interconnected campuses, cultural spaces, and Living & Learning Labs, the Somaiya ecosystem engages with farmers, artisans, tribal communities, and traditional knowledge holders to create immersive platforms for research, education, documentation, and knowledge co-creation. The REACH Fellowship, a flagship initiative under the SEEED programme of at , seeks to build foundational knowledge landscapes at the intersection of traditional wisdom and scientific inquiry through immersive engagement, storytelling, research, and collaborative learning, while supporting sustainability-focused education, translational research, creative practice, and public engagement.