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Modernising India's Knowledge System: a Framework for Strategic Planning via Experimentation
Dr. Neeraj Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Business Management, L N Mishra College of Business Management, Muzaffarpur. Dr. Sanjay Kumar Professor, Department of Economics, BRA Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (Bihar).
Pages: 1-15 | First Published: 05 Apr 2026
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Abstract

The best way to preserve and transmit the rich heritage of Indian knowledge to the youth of our modern period is through educational opportunities. An overview of the Teacher-Disciple Tradition and the Bhartiye Gyan Prampara (Indian Knowledge Tradition) was provided at the outset of this research study. Following this introduction, the article delves into a structural study and conceptual framework of India's technical and professional education system. Among the many topics covered in this comprehensive guide to holistic education are its theoretical underpinnings, its connections to traditional Indian wisdom, and the state of education in the current world. Prioritising a middle ground between traditional knowledge and modern teaching methods is one of the requirements. As an example of how ancient wisdom and modern teaching methods can coexist, consider the focus on holistic education approaches that help to strengthen the Indian Knowledge Tradition. Consequently, the deeply held belief in India is vigorously advocated. ‘Ingrained in India’ is one of the most significant ideas that emerged from India's New Education Policy of 2020 and will play a crucial role in the country's future educational system. In order to ensure that all students have access to an inclusive, diverse, and culturally rich educational experience, this idea is interwoven throughout the NEP. The term stands for an approach to teaching that has deep roots in India’s rich intellectual, historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage.

Keywords: Indian Knowledge Tradition, Teacher-Disciple Heritage, Professional/technical education, NEP 2020, Comprehensive Learning 

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