The Union Education Ministry officials, along with experts, engaged in week-long discussions focusing on the relevance of Indian Knowledge Systems in education, research, and governance. Syed Ekram Rizvi, from the Department of Higher Education, emphasized the Capacity Building Commission’s role in providing online courses for citizen-centric governance enhancement.
The interactive session, part of the Sadhana Saptah 2026 initiative, emphasized India’s intellectual traditions’ potential in modern problem-solving and policymaking. Experts stressed the importance of integrating traditional wisdom into governance practices for national advancement sustainability. The event aimed to promote peer learning and discussions on the significance of Indian Knowledge Systems in contemporary settings.
Mohan Raghavan, an Associate Professor at IIT Hyderabad, delivered a keynote address highlighting the transformative potential of Indian Knowledge Systems in higher education. He advocated for integrating these systems across various academic disciplines to enrich existing fields like science, engineering, humanities, and management. The event underscored the value of India’s knowledge traditions in shaping a holistic education approach and governance practices.
