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Abstract

Integration of Indian Knowledge heritage with NEP 2020, The Indian Knowledge Heritage (IKH) encompasses a vast area of traditional knowledge, including Philosophy, Medicine, Science, Arts andCulture accumulated over millennia in the Indian subcontinent. It represents the essence of India’s intellectual heritage, reflecting a holistic approach to understanding and interacting with the world. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 seeks to reform and modernize India’s education heritage by integrating diverse knowledge heritages, including IKH, into the curriculum. This integration aims to create a more inclusive, holistic, and flexible educational framework that respects traditional wisdom while addressing contemporary needs.

The meaning of IKH denotes the traditional knowledge and practices developed in India, which encompass a wide range of disciplines and reflect the philosophical, scientific, and cultural insights of ancient Indian civilizations. Incorporating IKH into the educational framework is crucial for preserving cultural heritage, providing students with a broad and holistic perspective, and ensuring that education remains relevant to both traditional and modern contexts. Cultural relevance makes education more relevant to local contexts and traditions. To safeguard and transmit traditional knowledge and cultural practices in various fields of knowledge, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the world.

Interdisciplinary approach combines various fields such as Philosophy, Science, Arts and Ethics, Physical, Mental, and Spiritual dimensions of education whichreflects and preserves the cultural and philosophical heritage of India. The integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) within the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 offers a robust framework for understanding contemporary social challenges and promoting context specific research. Such integration fosters the preservation, revitalization, and dissemination of India’s diverse indigenous knowledge traditions among key educational stakeholders, while leveraging modern technologies to enhance their relevance and application. This paper examines pathways for embedding IKS into the existing education system to address pressing challenges in India’s education sector and critically discusses the structural and operational challenges associated with implementing IKS-related policy provisions.

Keywords: Indian Knowledge heritage, NEP 2020, Traditional and Modern contexts. Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Practices.

Cite this Article: 

Kale, Dr. Smita G. (2026). Integration Of NEP 2020 With India’s Knowledge Heritage. The Research Dialogue, Open Access Peer-reviewed & Refereed Journal, Pp.728–736, Volume-04, Issue-04, January-2026, https://theresearchdialogue.com/