Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in Indian higher education at the Backdrop of NEP 2020
Dr. Shalini P. Tore, Orange City College of Social Work, Nagpur
Mob. No. 9923448903
Abstract: The main objective of drawing from our past and integrating the Indian Knowledge Systems is to ensure that our ancient systems of knowledge represented by unbroken tradition of knowledge transmission and providing a unique perspective (Bhartiya Drishti) is used to solve the current and emerging challenges of India and the world. The IKS must be scientifically integrated into curricula at schools and universities. The Ministry of Education, Regulatory Bodies (UGC & AICTE), and HEIs have carried out a number of initiatives to achieve these NEP 2020 objectives. Guidelines for integrating Indian knowledge in higher education are among the Ministry’s initiatives. Curricula emphasizes on the promotion of Indian Languages, Arts and Culture, and tries to remove the discontinuity in the flow of Indian Knowledge System (lKS) by integrating IKS into curriculums at all levels of education. There is a rising push in Indian higher education today to include Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into academic programs. Significant changes must be made to the way IKS is viewed and taught, and society as a whole must change to acknowledge the importance of ancient knowledge in solving modern problems.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2601S01V14P074
Download