Integration of Indian Knowledge System in Higher Education in the Light of Nep 2020 and Future

The ‘Indian knowledge system’ (IKS) possesses a unique, rich and diversified tradition, encompassing a wide array of wisdom traditions, from Vedic study to different local and language literatures. It encompasses various domains, having evolved in India over millennia, including philosophy, science, art, medicine, spirituality, etc.. The ‘National Education Policy’ 2020 anticipates a significant shift in Indian education system, grounded in the IKS. This policy has acknowledged the deep history of old and everlasting Indian wisdom and philosophy as a guiding base. The aim of the study to address the question how higher education and IKS are connected in the light of NEP 2020 and Why the IKS relevance in the 21st century? The researchers suggested that potential future pathways for IKS by examining the substantial challenges and issues intrinsic to the higher educational system.