¹Dr. H. Vageeshan, ²Dr.Gedam. Kamalakar

¹Assistant professor, Department Political Science, Nalsar Law University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Pin. 500101

²Post-Doctoral Fellow ICSSR New Delhi, Department of Political Science, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University,Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Pin. 500033

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i1n12

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ABSTRACT

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS), initiated in the ancient philosophy, science and culture of the country, is also recognized in today’s discourse. With the launch of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Indian government is working to integrate IKS in mainstream education to promote development opportunities for students. This article explores the impact of government education reform on student development, focusing on the integration of IKS in the curriculum and co-curricular activities. Analyzing policy documents, school survey reports and student feedback, the study assesses the potential of IKS to support intellectual, emotional and cultural development. The article also discusses the challenges faced in implementing effective reforms, such as the need for new teaching methods, teacher training and infrastructural support. This study evaluates the role of IKS in the development of thinking, creativity and meaningful learning, highlighting its importance in making future students have their roots as international citizens. Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) is dedicated to encouraging and supporting research to solve the problems of today’s society. Based on the rich tradition of Vedic literature including Vedas and Upanishads, IKS is ready to be integrated into educational platforms. Teacher training and mentoring development model is being taken up to improve the quality of classroom teaching in IKS classrooms. Special training centers will be set up for teachers and specific topics in Indian knowledge will be focused on.

KEYWORDS:

Vedas, Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, Yoga, IKS, Career Development, NEP 2020, Upanishads and Sanskrit literature

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