NEP 2020 & IKS

​Presented by Dr.Asha Rani Anto
Assistant Director
CHRD, Parul University

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the National Education Policy 2020 as described in the image?

• Integrating modern technology

• Reviving Indian knowledge systems

• Promoting international education

• Standardizing education globally

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reforms was included in NEP 2020?

• Equal and Inclusive education

• 1. Ensuring universal access at all levels

• 1. New Curriculum and Pedagogical Structure

• 1. All of the above

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What are the key characteristics of the Indian Knowledge System as described in the image?

• Holistic & Integrative

• Experiential & Contextual

• Living & Dynamic

• Static & Unchanging

Multiple Select

What are the stages of the Journey of IKS as depicted in the image?

• Oral & Experiential

• Textual Codification

• Institutional Expansion

• Colonial Disruption

• Contemporary Revival

Multiple Choice

What are the significant contributions of India's intellectual legacy mentioned in the image?

• Mathematics

• Art

• Sports

• Literature

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What are the three pillars of integration outlined in the Strategic Blueprint?

• Curriculum

• Pedagogy

• Infrastructure

• Assessment

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What are the key areas for inclusion in the curriculum according to the policy on IKS?

• Mathematics, astronomy, and logic

• Yoga and traditional health sciences

• Architectural and ecological practices

• All of the above

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What values are promoted through value-based learning?

• Competition and individualism

• Harmony with nature and empathy

• Disregard for diversity

• Focus on profit-making

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How does interdisciplinary pedagogy foster multi-disciplinary learning?

• By isolating subjects

• By linking traditional and modern practices

• By avoiding practical applications

• By emphasizing individual learning

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What is the significance of experiential learning in understanding contextual knowledge?

• It promotes rote memorization

• It involves field visits to communities

• It discourages interdisciplinary approaches

• It focuses solely on theoretical knowledge

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What are the key infrastructure initiatives mentioned in Pillar 3 of the NEP 2020?

• IKS Centres

• Faculty & Student Development

• Digital & Vernacular Content

• Teacher Preparation

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What are the key challenges and strategic considerations for implementing the ambitious vision for IKS?

• Curriculum Design Expertise

• Teacher Preparedness

• Resource Development

• Collaborative Research Networks

Multiple Choice

What are the three main contributions of integrating indigenous knowledge in world education as mentioned in the image?

• Decolonizing Curricula

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Culturally Grounded Knowledge Exchange

• Global Economic Policies

Stage/Domain	Key Features and Principles	Historical Context or Education Level	Core Disciplines and Practices	Institutional or Structural Support	Pedagogical Approach	Contemporary Relevance (Inferred)
Contemporary Revival and Integration (NEP 2020)	Living, evolving knowledge resource; policy-driven inclusion; research-based reinterpretation and validation.	Post-independence / NEP 2020 era	Ayurveda, Yoga, ancient metallurgy, tribal knowledge, and sustainable agriculture.	Ministry of Education, IKS Centres, and digital content development.	Interdisciplinary, experiential, and scientifically contextualized learning.	Addresses global goals like mental well-being, climate change, and inclusive development via indigenous wisdom.
Institutional and Pedagogical Expansion	Multidisciplinary education, teacher–student mentorship (Guru–Śiṣya Paramparā), and residential learning.	Ancient higher education (e.g., Takṣaśilā, Nālandā)	Philosophy, medicine, astronomy, linguistics, arts, and governance.	Centers of higher learning (Takṣaśilā, Nālandā, Vallabhī, Vikramaśīlā).	Dialogic learning, character formation, and integration of theory and practice.	Offers a model for holistic, multidisciplinary higher education and residential campus life.

Stage/Domain	Key Features and Principles	Historical Context or Education Level	Core Disciplines and Practices	Institutional or Structural Support	Pedagogical Approach	Contemporary Relevance (Inferred)
Textual Codification and Scholarly Systematization	Knowledge codified into structured texts; development of systematic disciplines (śāstras) and formal epistemological frameworks (Pramāṇas).	Vedic and Post-Vedic era	Logic, grammar, philosophy, mathematics, and sciences.	Gurukul and ṭol systems.	Scholarly debate (śāstrārtha), interpretative traditions, and rigorous analysis.	Provides rigorous logical and ethical frameworks for modern scientific inquiry and decision-making.
Oral and Experiential Knowledge Stage	Oral transmission, storytelling, rituals, observation of nature, and community practices; strong linkage between knowledge, values, and lived experience.	Foundational stage / Millennia ago	Observation, apprenticeships, community-based sharing, and rituals.	Community-based systems and daily life structures.	Experiential learning and memorization.	Supports sustainable living and environmental resilience through localized, context-specific wisdom.

Multiple Choice

What are the desired outcomes of integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in education?

• A deep understanding of indigenous epistemologies

• Culturally informed ethical reasoning

• The ability to apply age-old insights to modern problems

• A profound respect for ecological and social harmony

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What is the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 for Indian learners?

• To create global citizens

• To focus solely on local traditions

• To eliminate local knowledge

• To prioritize technology over tradition

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