Lok Sabha Question No. 372 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-22
Subject: Indian Values and Philosphy Oriented Education
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 372

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2021

## Indian Values and Philosphy Oriented Education

†*372. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION शिक्षामंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  more  holistic  efforts  are  being  made  by  the  Government  to  impart education conforming to Indian values  and  philosophy  through  the  new  National Education Policy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  special  measures  for  reviewing  the principles propounded in the context of Indian history and languages in Indology and Phonology;  and
- (d) if so, the details in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) to (d):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  372  RAISED  BY  SHRI  KUNWAR  PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH, HON'BLE MEMBERS OF  PARLIAMENT  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  22 ND   MARCH  2021  REGARDING INDIAN VALUES AND PHILOSPHY ORIENTED EDUCATION

(a)  &  (b):      This  National  Education  Policy,  2020  envisions  an  education  system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high-quality education  to  all,  and  thereby  making  India  a  global  knowledge  superpower.  The Policy envisages that the curriculum and pedagogy of our institutions must develop among the students a deep sense of respect towards the Fundamental Duties and Constitutional  values,  bonding  with  one's  country,  and  a  conscious  awareness  of one's  roles  and  responsibilities  in  a  changing  world.  The  vision  of  the  Policy  is  to instil among the learners a deep-rooted pride in being Indian, not only in thought, but also  in  spirit,  intellect,  and  deeds,  as  well  as  to  develop  knowledge,  skills,  values, and dispositions that support responsible commitment to human rights, sustainable development  and  living,  and  global  well-being,  thereby  reflecting  a  truly  global citizen.

The  government  has  setup  'Indian  Knowledge  Systems'  Division  in  the Ministry,  to  carry  out  scientific  analysis  and  research  of  the  Indian  Knowledge Systems for  promoting  indianness.  For  this,  it  is  essential  that  an  identified  set  of skills and values be incorporated at each stage of learning, from pre-school to higher education through following activities:

- (i) Research  into  the  Indian  Knowledge  Systems  in  different  streams  and appropriating it to the current knowledge and application to the social needs and carrying out further research.
- (ii) Documentation and digitalization of the literature available for different Indian Knowledge  Systems  after  validation  and  making  it  available  for  everyone's use.
- (iii) Promotion  and  systematic  research  in  the  field  of  ayurveda,  naturopathy, agriculture,  art,  mathematics,  astronomy,  science,  technology,  life  sciences,
- environment, natural sciences, health care, yoga, law, jurisprudence, economics, social sciences, psychology, philosophy, management, linguistics and other oral traditions of Indian Knowledge Systems.
- (iv) Attitude, Skill & Knowledge (student's attributes) with a mix as applicable for ITI/Diploma/UG/PG.
- (v) Right  from  the  preparatory  stage  at  school  level,  identified  set  of  skills  and values be incorporated to be continued till the higher education.
- (vi) Attitude by education on values.
- (vii) Knowledge and Skill including Behavioural skills, skills in science, technology, management  etc.  skills  for  service,  like  agriculture,  healthcare  and  justice skills for meaningful participation in the family to the larger society along with case studies from Indian Knowledge System combined along with vocational/emerging areas /entrepreneurship / innovation.

(c) & (d): Indian Council of Historical Research, an autonomous organization under Ministry  of  Education  is  undertaking  various  projects/seminars/lectures/workshop along with funding to other individuals/institutions with a focus to bring out the India's past  glory.  Projects  like  Comprehensive  History  of  Bharat;  History  of  Towns  and Villages  of  India,  from  Ancient  to  Modern  History  of  Lesser  Known  Dynasties, Personalities, Institutions, etc. are some of the examples to work towards Indological researches. To carry out such researches in true sense, the ancient languages like Prakrit,  Sanskrit,  Pali,  etc  are  being  propagated  via  organising  the  workshops, seminars and other such activities.

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