Present Status of Indian Knowledge System in the Teaching-Learning Process: A Conceptual Study

Abstract

Since centuries, Indian Knowledge System has been a part of Indian Education System. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has come up with idea of reviving of Indian Knowledge System, encouraging its inclusion in modern educational network and learning system to promote cultural pride, sustainable living, and critical thinking, Indian knowledge system (IKS) is focus on the core ancient schools of philosophy like Vedanta, Samkhya, Nyaya and led by values such as ahimsa (non-violence), dharma (duty) which taught meaningful life lessons for both social and personal development. Slowly, Indian knowledge system has been included to education, but the development is lumpy. In today ‘s day and age, the Indian colleges and universities have started with IKS courses and setting up research centers, whereas in schools are making minor changes in the curriculum like updating textbooks and including traditional stories and practices. In the Manipur context, local traditions such as martial arts, Thang-Ta, Ras Lila dance, and religious beliefs are being started in the classrooms. However, some challenges are there due to limited resources and lack of trained teachers. Slowly, inclusion of Indian knowledge system has started into the modern teaching learning, sensitization programs on teachers, proper funding from stakeholders, and locally adapted curriculum plans are essential. National Education policy 2020 has brought up the opportunities on the revival and inclusion of Indian Knowledge System, success with depend on community support, long-term efforts, and creative teaching methods that respect diversity.