Role of Libraries in the Preservation, Dissemination and Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems: A NEP 2020 Perspective

Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasises the significance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in education and research. Libraries play a pivotal role in preserving, disseminating, and integrating IKS into the mainstream curriculum. This paper explores the potential of libraries in promoting IKS in the digital age, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and strategies for effective integration. This paper examines how libraries can act as custodians of IKS by leveraging digital tools to preserve, disseminate, and integrate these ancient systems into the educational framework, highlighting libraries’ critical role as per the NEP 2020 objectives. NEP 2020 represents a transformative approach to education in India, aiming to integrate traditional IKS into the modern educational framework. This emphasises the integration of IKS into the education framework. It discusses the significance of IKS, library initiatives, and collaborative approaches. It also highlights the key challenges, the role of technology, and how libraries can act as a bridge between traditional and modern knowledge paradigms.