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Imphal, Feb 9 : A week-long capacity-building pro- gramme on the "Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into the Curri- culum" was officially inaugurated at the Manipur Institute of Management Studies at Manipur University today.
The programme aimed to equip teachers and educators with conceptual and pedagogical frameworks to meaningfully integrate India’s rich knowledge traditions into contemporary education. It was organised by Malavia Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), MU under the aegis of the Indian Knowledge System Division, University Grants Commission (UGC).
Notable dignitaries at the inaugural session include Professor N Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor, MU; Professor RK Bhubon, Director, MMTTC; Professor Aakash Shaw, Mass Communication, Calcutta University and Course Coordinator, IKS Division, UGC and Professor Ibohal Meitei, Director, Research & Development Cell, MU as the chief guest, functional president and guests of honour.
At the event, Professor N Lokendra said IKS is a crucial part of NEP 2020.
More than 75 years after India's independence, the country is still struggling to move away from the Macaulay Education System established by the British. Intellectual and academic "decolonization" is still a work in progress.
The IKS is an important document created to escape intellectual colonization, he said.
In his address, Professor RK Bhubon Singh noted that integrating IKS into curricula can promote critical thinking, cultural rootedness, and interdisciplinary learning.
Professor Aakash Shaw outlined the objectives and structure of the week-long programme, stating that the initiative seeks to provide both theoretical insights and practical approaches for educators to incorporate IKS into classroom practices effectively.
Distinguished academic resource persons, including Dr Chakradhar Meher from Central Sanskrit University, shared perspectives on the scholarly and civilizational dimensions of Indian Knowledge Systems, stressing their contemporary relevance in education, ethics, science, and society.
The programme will conclude on February 14.
The programme aimed to equip teachers and educators with conceptual and pedagogical frameworks to meaningfully integrate India’s rich knowledge traditions into contemporary education. It was organised by Malavia Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), MU under the aegis of the Indian Knowledge System Division, University Grants Commission (UGC).
Notable dignitaries at the inaugural session include Professor N Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor, MU; Professor RK Bhubon, Director, MMTTC; Professor Aakash Shaw, Mass Communication, Calcutta University and Course Coordinator, IKS Division, UGC and Professor Ibohal Meitei, Director, Research & Development Cell, MU as the chief guest, functional president and guests of honour.
At the event, Professor N Lokendra said IKS is a crucial part of NEP 2020.
More than 75 years after India's independence, the country is still struggling to move away from the Macaulay Education System established by the British. Intellectual and academic "decolonization" is still a work in progress.
The IKS is an important document created to escape intellectual colonization, he said.
In his address, Professor RK Bhubon Singh noted that integrating IKS into curricula can promote critical thinking, cultural rootedness, and interdisciplinary learning.
Professor Aakash Shaw outlined the objectives and structure of the week-long programme, stating that the initiative seeks to provide both theoretical insights and practical approaches for educators to incorporate IKS into classroom practices effectively.
Distinguished academic resource persons, including Dr Chakradhar Meher from Central Sanskrit University, shared perspectives on the scholarly and civilizational dimensions of Indian Knowledge Systems, stressing their contemporary relevance in education, ethics, science, and society.
The programme will conclude on February 14.