Expert seeks inclusion of Indian Knowledge System in school curriculum

Why in news

Dr. Hanumanthu Lajapathirai advocated for integrating the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into school curricula to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Background

Dr. Hanumanthu Lajapathirai, former Vice Chancellor of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, proposed including indigenous wisdom, heritage, governance, and traditional medicine in schools. The proposal was discussed during a two-day awareness program at Government Degree College in Vizianagaram regarding the Valmiki Ramayanam.

Facts for Prelims

• SchemeNational Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Framework for modernizing Indian education
• PostDr. Hanumanthu Lajapathirai: Former Vice Chancellor of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
• PlaceVizianagaram: Location of the awareness program at Government Degree College

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of integrating the Indian Knowledge System into the school curriculum to achieve the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Pedagogical shift: Balancing traditional indigenous wisdom with modern scientific inquiry
• Cultural preservation: Countering western-centric educational hegemony through heritage-based learning
• Curriculum design: Challenges in standardizing diverse regional traditional practices into a national framework

Keywords: Indian Knowledge System · Pedagogical shift · Cultural preservation · NEP 2020 · Indigenous wisdom

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