Indian Knowledge System- Inspiring Future Science and Innovation
Indian Knowledge System Inspiring Future Science and Innovation Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Scientific Thought Fatima Sakeeb Shaikh Mentee Dr. Pratima Mishra Mentor Associate Professor H. G. M. Azam College of Education Dr. P. A. Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra, India Introduction India’s intellectual heritage is one of the world’s oldest and most diverse. From mathematics and astronomy to medicine, yoga, agriculture, and linguistics, Indian scholars have shaped how societies think, learn, and heal. Revisiting the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) today can inspire sustainable, ethical, and creative innovation, as encouraged by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Figure 1: India’s intellectual heritage spans many fields of knowledge. 1. Ancient Centres of Learning From the Vedic period onwards, India preserved knowledge through oral traditions, Sanskrit manuscripts, and great universities such as Takshashila, Nalanda, Vikramashila , and Kanchipuram . ...
