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Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

Author : Sarita Bhandarkar

Education has held a pivotal function in India’s cultural legacy. India possesses one of the oldest and richest knowledge tradition in the world , diverse discipline such as philosophy, mathematics , astrology , medicine , linguistics, literature and art. The country develop diverse discipline over along period . Ancient Indian universities like Nalanda and Takshila were global , residential centres of learning , attracting international students for a holistics curriculum covering philosophy medicine and astronomy. These institutions emphasized ethical values and practical knowledge which were largely displaced by western models during the colonial era including China , Tibet, and central Asia. These universities featured massive libraries and utilized debates driven pedagogy , such as shastartha . Takshila was known for scholar like Kautilya, Panini and charaka. Focus on the “bridge” (balanced) NEP 2020 aims to create a dynamic , future –oriented education system rooted in heritage by integrating the Indian knowledge system (IKS) with modern , technological, encouraging students to reconnect with indian’s intellectual tradition while thriving in the digital age.


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