Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) initiative

Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) initiative: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released draft guidelines for incorporating IKS in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses.

• About Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Initiative: It was introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to integrate traditional Indian knowledge into modern education.
• Objectives: Promote interdisciplinary research on all aspects of Indian Knowledge Systems.

o Preserve and disseminate IKS for research and societal applications.

o Engage in spreading India’s rich heritage and traditional knowledge in fields such as Arts, Literature, Agriculture, Basic Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Management, and Economics.

• Functions: Facilitate and coordinate IKS-related interdisciplinary work across institutions in India and abroad→Establish and guide subject-wise research groups of researchers from various institutions→Promote popularization schemes for IKS→Facilitate funding for projects and research mechanisms→Make policy recommendations for IKS promotion.