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Research Paper | Environmental Management | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 541 - 545 | India
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge System in Education for Sustainable Development in India
Abstract: Emerging global issues, including environmental challenges, global warming, and climate change, need immediate action. Thus, Indigenous knowledge system has a huge role in sustainable development. The present education system failed to address these global issues; thus, it needs to be transformed. Therefore, the objectives of the study are to explore integration of indigenous knowledge in formal education and its challenges by using secondary data such as books, journals, articles and policy documents. The study is qualitative in nature. And used thematic analysis. Study found indigenous knowledge developed by the indigenous community through long-term interaction with nature and transmitted orally through daily life activities, cultural practices, folklore, dance, and stories. Indigenous knowledge plays an important role in agriculture, biodiversity, forest management, and water conservation by using their traditional knowledge. All these leads to sustainable development. Study revealed that the integration of Indigenous knowledge in formal education leads to a contextual and diverse learning environment, promoting inclusive education. NEP 2020 suggests incorporating tribal and indigenous learning ways in various subjects such as agriculture, medicine, yoga, sports, and philosophy. However, studies highlight some challenges in integration, including the advancement of technology, globalisation, modernisation, lack of interest among the young generation, lack of documentation, teachers? training, and irrelevant curriculum development. Study concludes that with government support and community active participation in decision making, effective integration can be made.
Keywords: Indigenous Knowledge System, Sustainable Development, Education for Sustainable Development, Integration, Challenges
How to Cite?: Manisha Dungdung, "Integrating Indigenous Knowledge System in Education for Sustainable Development in India", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 541-545, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26407190000, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26407190000