Relevance of Indian Knowledge System in Modern Indian Education

Abstract

The Indian Knowledge System is one of the world’s oldest and most comprehensive ways of learning. IKS has a rich collection of learning, science, art, philosophy, technology and values developed in India over thousands of years. This wisdom has been passed down from generation to generation through oral tradition and practical experiences. This is not a religious belief. Instead, it is a systematic body of knowledge built over thousands of years by Indian scholars, scientists and sages through experiments and practical experience. IKS views knowledge holistically rather than dividing it into separate parts. It functions in harmony with nature and it emphasizes living in harmony with nature and give importance on conservation of environment. Modern Indian education refers to the system of education that primarily originated during British rule, evolved in independent India and is currently prevalent today. It also refers to the contemporary framework, institutions, policies and instructional practices that govern learning in India today. The operational landscape of Indian education is currently guided by National Education Policy 2020, which replaced the older 10+2+3 academic model with 5+3+3+4 structure. The relevance of Indian Knowledge System is important for modern educational context because it helps fix the flaws in today’s learning systems by offering a holistic and value -based approach to learning. Another important reason of IKS is relevant at today is that they focus on the student and experiential pedagogical approach rather than just memorization. Establishing a beautiful and balanced harmony between the scientific perspective of modern education and the deep philosophy of Indian IKS is an indispensable necessity of the present time.