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Integrating the Indian Knowledge System into Modern Education

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Education, Nagar College, Nagar, Murshidabad, India

Res. J. Language and Literature Sci., Volume 12, Issue (3), Pages 57-60, June,19 (2025)

Abstract

The great and varied body of indigenous knowledge created over millennia in disciplines including education, philosophy, science and medicine makes up the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). Including Indian Knowledge System into contemporary courses has become relevant and essential given the growing awareness of the need of holistically based, culturally grounded education. The possible, difficulties, and approaches for including Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into modern education systems are investigated in this review-based analysis. Examining literature, national education policies such as National Education Policy 2020, and worldwide examples of indigenous knowledge integration helps the paper show how Indian Knowledge System might foster critical thinking, sustainability and a stronger sense of identity among students. It also outlines pedagogical and structural constraints that have to be carried out to guarantee significant integration. The findings imply that with curriculum design, teacher training, and institutional support, Indian Knowledge System can improve modern education and contribute to a more inclusive and understanding contextual learning experience.

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