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Indian Knowledge System in NEP 2020: Bridging the Past and Present
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a transformative step in India’s educational reform by integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into modern curricula. This integration seeks to bridge India’s rich civilizational heritage with contemporary educational needs, ensuring that traditional wisdom complements modern scientific and technological advancements. Indian Knowledge Systems encompass philosophy, mathematics, medicine, arts, ecology, governance, and ethical traditions developed over thousands of years. NEP-2020 recognizes that education must be rooted in Indian ethos while preparing learners for global challenges. The policy promotes multidisciplinary education, inclusion of Indian languages, research on indigenous knowledge, and holistic learning approaches. By embedding IKS into higher education, research institutions, and school curricula, NEP-2020 aims to create culturally grounded, innovative, and globally competent citizens. This paper examines the objectives, implementation strategies, significance, and challenges of integrating Indian Knowledge Systems in NEP2020, demonstrating how it serves as a bridge between India’s past heritage and present-day educational and societal needs
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