Author: Paramita Bera & Shibsankar Jana
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04032016
Abstract: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a significant paradigm shift in India’s educational landscape, placing strong emphasis on the revival, integration, and promotion of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) within mainstream education. This research explores how NEP 2020 seeks to restore the relevance of India’s rich intellectual traditions—including Ayurveda, Yoga, classical languages, philosophy, traditional arts, environmental wisdom, and indigenous scientific practices—through curricular redesign, institutional strengthening, and interdisciplinary learning. The study examines policy provisions that aim to embed cultural heritage, ethical values, and holistic learning models into school and higher education. It investigates initiatives such as the establishment of the Indian Knowledge Systems division under the Ministry of Education, the promotion of Sanskrit and regional languages, and the encouragement of experiential and competency-based learning infused with traditional knowledge. Using policy analysis supported by academic literature and stakeholder perspectives, the research evaluates the potential of NEP 2020 to create an inclusive and culturally rooted education system. Findings highlight that the policy provides a comprehensive framework for reviving IKS but also faces challenges related to implementation, teacher training, curriculum development, and balancing traditional knowledge with contemporary academic standards. The study concludes that NEP 2020 offers a transformative opportunity to reposition Indian Knowledge Systems as an integral part of national education, fostering identity, innovation, and global relevance when effectively executed.
Keywords: Indian Knowledge Systems; Curriculum Reform; Holistic Education; Traditional Knowledge; Experiential Learning; Indigenous Knowledge Revival.
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