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| author | Adhitya suriyanarayanan Dr Swapna H R Tejaswini S |
| author_facet | Adhitya suriyanarayanan Dr Swapna H R Tejaswini S |
| contents | <p>A revolutionary trend in contemporary academia, the integration of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into higher education, seeks to foster a synthesis between traditional wisdom and modern research. IKS encompasses a wide range of intellectual and cultural traditions that nurture students’ ethical, social, physical, and spiritual growth alongside their cognitive development. This study examines the current status, policy initiatives, methodological challenges, and strategic approaches to integrating IKS into Indian higher education. The analysis highlights the key objectives, pedagogical frameworks, institutional mechanisms, research gaps, and anticipated outcomes envisioned under NEP 2020 and related reforms. Ultimately, the paper argues that the systematic and thoughtful integration of indigenous knowledge can realize holistic development defined as the harmonious union of mind, body, and spirit resulting in graduates with a strong cultural foundation, globally competitive, and ethically balanced.</p> |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spellingShingle | Integrating Indian Knowledge System in Higher Education for Holistic Development Adhitya suriyanarayanan Dr Swapna H R Tejaswini S <p>A revolutionary trend in contemporary academia, the integration of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into higher education, seeks to foster a synthesis between traditional wisdom and modern research. IKS encompasses a wide range of intellectual and cultural traditions that nurture students’ ethical, social, physical, and spiritual growth alongside their cognitive development. This study examines the current status, policy initiatives, methodological challenges, and strategic approaches to integrating IKS into Indian higher education. The analysis highlights the key objectives, pedagogical frameworks, institutional mechanisms, research gaps, and anticipated outcomes envisioned under NEP 2020 and related reforms. Ultimately, the paper argues that the systematic and thoughtful integration of indigenous knowledge can realize holistic development defined as the harmonious union of mind, body, and spirit resulting in graduates with a strong cultural foundation, globally competitive, and ethically balanced.</p> |
| title | Integrating Indian Knowledge System in Higher Education for Holistic Development |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17680142 |