Event
Name : “Webinar on-Introduction to Indian Knowledge System” organized by AICTE
Date : 17-05-2022
Venue : Metro College of Health Sciences and Research
Metro College of Health Sciences & Research had organized an informative video session on 17/05/2022 at 3:30 pm, which was conducted by the IKS Division along with AICTE under the launch of the textbook Indian Knowledge System (IKS) for the academic community, particularly for the faculty engaged in colleges and universities across the country.
The program was inaugurated by Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Education, Government of India, who graced the occasion and delivered the inaugural address. Honorable Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal welcomed the Chief Guest.
Union education minister Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan launched a textbook on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) written by B Mahadevan, IIM Bangalore professor in association with SVYASA, Bangalore and Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth.
The book is designed as the primary reference material for teaching “Universal Human Values and Indian Knowledge System” courses in the curriculum of AICTE model. AICTE Chairman Prof. Anil D Sahasrabudhe said: “If we don’t make changes to our education policies now, it will be very difficult for us to pass on the values of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) to our children and if we want to make students learn about IKS the first step is to make the teachers aware about it. When teachers are aware about IKS, it will also fill their minds with pride and appreciation for this system. This will help the teachers or faculties to sow the seeds of IKS among their students”.
The session seeks to provide intellectual thrust and moral clarity on the imperative of anchoring Indian education in India's Knowledge Systems (IKS): Sources, Theories, Concepts and Practices. A job portal will also be launched for opportunities in IKS.
Dr. Sarkar quoted several examples from ancient texts about scientific thinking, observation and conclusive based on external data.
Students and faculties of Metro College of Health Sciences and Research, Greater Noida have attended the webinar together and get benefited with the enlightened words of the eminent speaker .
