An interactive session focused on the significance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) was organized as part of the nationwide ‘Mission Sadhana Saptah 2026’, which commenced on April 2 and will conclude on April 8. The week-long initiative also commemorates the Foundation Day of the Capacity Building Commission and marks the completion of five years of the ‘Mission Karmayogi’ program.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the session aimed to explore the contemporary relevance of IKS across various sectors, including modern education, scientific research, and public governance. A key emphasis was placed on the strategic integration of India’s traditional wisdom into current institutional frameworks and policy-making.
During the event, Syed Ekram Rizvi, Joint Secretary (Administration), delivered the welcome address. He elaborated on the Capacity Building Commission’s ongoing endeavours to enhance citizen-centric governance. Rizvi highlighted the commission’s commitment to strengthening administrative capabilities through online learning platforms designed to foster skill development and knowledge acquisition among public servants.
The keynote address was delivered by Mohan Raghavan, an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. Professor Raghavan, whose academic expertise spans biomedical engineering, heritage science, and artificial intelligence, discussed the profound potential of IKS to drive transformation within higher education. He asserted that while the market potential of Indian Knowledge Systems is substantial, their most impactful application lies within the educational domain.
Professor Raghavan further articulated that Indian Knowledge Systems should not be confined to a standalone discipline. Instead, he proposed that IKS should function as a comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework capable of enriching diverse fields such as science, engineering, humanities, and management. He underscored that the integration of IKS into university curricula enables institutions to move beyond conventional rote learning methodologies. This shift, he explained, promotes a holistic educational model that harmoniously combines knowledge acquisition, practical application, and ethical values, often referred to as ‘dharma’.
This integrated approach, according to Professor Raghavan, is fully aligned with contemporary educational reforms aimed at cultivating research capabilities, fostering innovation, and nurturing critical thinking skills. Crucially, these skills are intended to be rooted in India’s rich cultural heritage. Universities that embrace the principles of IKS are well-positioned to develop interdisciplinary programs, stimulate original research initiatives, and ultimately produce graduates who are not only skilled professionals but also culturally aware and socially responsible citizens. He concluded that such integration is indispensable for the development of an educational system that can compete on a global scale while remaining firmly connected to its indigenous roots and heritage.
The ‘Mission Sadhana Saptah’ initiative is designed to encourage continuous learning and skill enhancement across government departments and institutions, reinforcing the government’s focus on capacity building and improving public service delivery through modern and traditional knowledge integration.
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