Indian Knowledge System (IKS) refers to the rich, ancient and living body of wisdom, skills, practices, arts, and sciences that have been preserved, developed, and passed down in India across many centurie
It includes many fields: mathematics, astronomy, architecture, medicine (such as Ayurveda), literature, philosophy, yoga, arts, crafts, and more.
Knowledge has been transmitted in many ways: oral traditions (stories, recitations), writing (in Sanskrit, regional languages), apprenticeship (for crafts or medicine), and through observation & experimentation.
It helps us learn from traditional wisdom that are sustainable, resource-friendly, and often suited to local conditions.
It can enhance modern education by giving students alternate ways of thinking (for example, mental math, pattern recognition).
Integrating IKS supports cultural heritage, identity, and makes learning more rooted and meaningful