There is a need to rebuild education model with special attention to Indian knowledge system, says Dr. Subhas Sarkar

Periye (Kasaragod): There is a need to rebuild the education model where special attention is given to the Indian knowledge system, said Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar. The knowledge of the rich heritage of India has to be imparted to students in the country, he added. The minister was speaking during the inaugural ceremony of the Round Table Conference of Vice-Chancellors across India on National Education Policy (NEP) at the Central University of Kerala.

India has a long history of holistic and multidisciplinary learning. From the times of Nalanda and Takshashila, India has been the centre of learning. This was achieved by the contribution of gurus and acharyas who helped the students to inculcate human values, knowledge, and skills. The Gurukula provided an opportunity for the all-round development of the students. The minister reminded that ancient India has contributed immensely to the world in various fields such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics, yoga, surgery, civil engineering etc.

Education helps in spreading knowledge in society which is perhaps the most important aspect of it. Furthermore, there is a transfer of education from generation to generation. Higher education plays an extremely important role in promoting human and societal wellbeing that is insisted in the constitution of India offering liberty, equality, fraternity, and justice to all. Higher education significantly contributes to the sustainable livelihood and economic development of the nation built on the pillars of equity, quality, affordability, and accountability. The NEP 2020 is a narration to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, the minister added.  

The conference on the theme `Strategising NEP 2020 Implementation: The Way Forward" was commenced on the 3rd of March 2022 in collaboration with the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, which works in the field of education. Central University of Kerala Vice-Chancellor Prof. H. Venkateshwarlu presided over the inaugural ceremony. Athul Kothari, National Secretary, SSUN delivered the keynote address. Dean Academic Prof. Amruth G Kumar welcomed and Registrar Dr. N. Santhosh Kumar delivered the vote of thanks. 

Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities delivered the keynote address at the concluding session. G. Lakshman, All India Joint Organising Secretary, ABRSM spoke on the occasion. Central University of Kerala Vice-Chancellor Prof. H. Venkateshwarlu presided over the function. Program Convener Dr. Joseph Koippally presented the report.  Vidyabhyasa Vikasa Kendram President Dr. N.C. Induchoodan welcomed and Dr. Anbazhagi proposed vote of thanks.