Ariswise Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. was Founded on a simple conviction

Information only becomes valuable once it is understood, questioned, and put to use.
We help researchers, institutions, and organisations move from raw information to sound judgement and lasting impact.

Our Story

The name Ariswise draws from two roots: “Aris,” echoing Aristotle and the tradition of inquiry-led thinking, and “wise,” reflecting the wisdom that comes from applying knowledge meaningfully.
We bring together expertise in Library and Information Science and Management Sciences, combining deep knowledge of research and information systems with strategic and operational expertise.

Vision

Where we're headed

To foster an environment that nurtures informed, independent and responsible researchers who contribute to human development and societal well-being.

Sr. Professor of English at the University of Hyderabad and holds the UNESCO Chair in Vulnerability Studies and Distinguished Professor, Department of Liberal Arts, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad. Expertise: Postcolonial studies, cultural studies, human rights, posthumanism, literary and cultural theory, travel writing, graphic novels, and vulnerability studies.

Mission

How we get there

To foster an environment that nurtures informed, independent and responsible researchers who contribute to human development and societal well-being.

  • Equip researchers and institutions with rigorous, up-to-date research and information skills.
  • Strengthen the systems libraries, repositories, research offices that support knowledge work.
  • Advance ethical, transparent research and publication practices.
  • Help organisations adopt emerging technologies, including AI, responsibly and effectively.
  • Deliver every engagement with academic rigour and practical, real-world relevance.
Board of Directors

Dr. B. M. Pange

Director

  • Retd. Librarian, Jayakar Knowledge Resource Center, Savitribai Phule Pune University
    Expertise: Digital Libraries and Information Retrieval, bibliographic databases

Dr. Durga Murari

Director

  • Retd. Deputy Librarian, Bharatratna Maharshi Karve Knowledge Resource Centre, SNDT Women‘s University, Pune.
    Expertise: Information needs and information seeking skills, information resources, qualitative research methods

Mentors (Honorary)

Name Designation Expertise
Prof. Saroj Ghaskadbi Retd. Professor, Department of Zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University. Molecular biology, Oxidative stress, antioxidants, diabetes, molecular biology, DNA repair, and regeneration in Hydra.
Prof. Shashikala Rai Retd. Professor of the Department of Hindi at Savitribai Phule Pune University. Contemporary Hindi literature
Prof. Pramod K Nayar Sr. Professor of English at the University of Hyderabad and holds the UNESCO Chair in Vulnerability Studies and Distinguished Professor, Department of Liberal Arts, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad. Postcolonial studies, cultural studies, human rights, posthumanism, literary and cultural theory, travel writing, graphic novels, and vulnerability studies.
Prof. Shubhada Nagarkar Dr. Shubhada Nagarkar, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, and Coordinator, Centre for Publication Ethics (CPE), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. Bibliometrics, publication ethics, institutional repositories, and digital libraries

ACADEMIC FOUNDATION

The Meaning Behind Ariswise

Ariswise exists at the turning point between information and informed action.

INCUBATION & INSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION

The Meaning Behind Ariswise

  • The name Ariswise draws from two roots: ARIS
  • Echoing Aristotle and the tradition of inquiry-led thinking. WISE
  • Representing the wisdom that comes from applying knowledge well.
  • Our Philosophy Question → Understand → Apply → Transform

Ariswise exists at the turning point between information and informed action.

What We Value

A commitments behind every engagement

Integrity

  • We promote ethical and transparent practices in research and publication.

Relevance

  • Every programme is crafted to address the specific research needs of institutions and researchers.

Partnership

  • We work collaboratively with our clients, understanding their context and working towards shared goals.

Curiosity

  • We keep learning and evolving so that the knowledge and methods we share remain current and relevant.

Rigour

  • Our advice and training is based on evidence, not opinion.

Who We Work With

Supporting the Knowledge Ecosystem

  • Universities, colleges & higher education
  • Research institutions & government agencies
  • Libraries & information centres
  • Healthcare organisations
  • Corporate R&D & knowledge teams
  • Researchers, faculty & PhD scholars
  • Librarians, editors & information professionals

Our focus is government and institutional research bodies in particular, though our programmes are built to serve any organisation that depends on sound research and information practice.

“We measure our success by what changes after we leave the room: a research office that runs better, a library that serves its readers more effectively, a researcher who publishes with confidence and integrity.”