The Role of NEP 2020 in Integrating Indian Knowledge System: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a transformative shift in India's educational landscape, aiming to create a more holistic, inclusive, and flexible framework for learning. At its core, NEP 2020 emphasizes multidisciplinary education, experiential learning, and the integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary practices. This abstract explores the intersection of NEP 2020 with the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), highlighting how the policy's reforms align with and enhance traditional Indian intellectual traditions. NEP 2020 is a comprehensive policy framework designed to overhaul India's education sector. It seeks to address the challenges of the existing system by promoting flexibility, creativity, and critical thinking. Key features include a flexible curriculum, emphasis on vocational and skill-based education, mother tongue instruction, and the promotion of research and innovation. The Indian Knowledge System, with its rich tapestry of ancient texts, philosophical schools, traditional