#indian knowledge systems

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Indian Knowledge Systems in Education: Pride, Purpose and the Need for Balance

Recent changes in Indian school textbooks, such as the inclusion of ancient mathematician Baudhāyana’s contribution to the right-angled triangle theorem, reflect a larger shift in India’s academic policy. This shift aims to recognise India’s historical contributions to science, mathematics, philosophy, and culture. It highlights Baudhāyana’s work in NCERT textbooks is the part of broader attempt to correct what many see as a long-standing imbalance in how knowledge has been presented to Indian students. The key question, however, is whether such changes are fully justified, and whether they genuinely strengthen education or risk mixing pride with politics.

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Scholarship Scheme Opens IIT Doors for Gurukul Students

The relationship between India’s ancient knowledge traditions and modern scientific institutions is being tested in a new way. The Central Sanskrit University (CSU) in New Delhi has recently launched the Setubandha Scholar Scheme in collaboration with the Indian Knowledge Systems division of the Union education ministry. This initiative is designed to provide Gurukul-trained scholars with the opportunity to pursue advanced research at premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

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JNU Hosts Its First Academic Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, is set to hold its first annual academic conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) from July 10 to 12. This marks a significant step toward bringing India's traditional intellectual heritage into conversation with contemporary academic thought. The event is aimed at integrating ancient Indian knowledge traditions with modern educational practices.