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Innovative Article | Social Science | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 647 - 651 | India
Integration of Indian Knowledge System in Social Science Education
Abstract: The original Verse appears in Chapter 6 of the Maha Upanishad Vi.71-73., and it is considered the most important moral value in the Indian society. This verse of Maha Upanishad is engraved in the entrance hall of the Parliament Of India. The Indian Knowledge System is a vast and diverse repository of wisdom, encompassing a wide range of disciplines that have developed over millennia. Rooted in the unique cultural, philosophical and intellectual traditions of India, IKS offers a holistic approach to understand the world, integrating spiritual, intellectual and practical knowledge. The objectives of studying Indian Knowledge Systems are multifaceted. First, it aims to preserve and promote India?s rich and intellectual heritage. Second, it seeks to provide insights into how these traditional systems can inform and enrich contemporary thought and practice. Finally, it endeavours to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between different branches of knowledge within the Indian context. This paper examines the concept of the IKS and explores its significance, potential and challenges when integrated into social science education and teaching within the framework of the National Education Policy 2020. It analyses historical foundations, epistemological features, pedagogical implications, curricular approaches, classroom practices and policy perspectives.
Keywords: Indian Knowledge System, NEP 2020, Curriculum Integration, Pedagogy, Decolonisation, Indigenous Knowledge, Civic Education, Experiential Learning
How to Cite?: Dr. Santosh K Chamola, "Integration of Indian Knowledge System in Social Science Education", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 647-651, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26510101120, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26510101120