CTIKS launched at St. Joseph's College Jakhama
The Centre for Tradition and Indian Knowledge System (CTIKS) inauguration programme was held on Wednesday in the conference hall of the postgraduate block, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama
Guests and attendees during the launch of the Centre for
Tradition and Indian Knowledge System at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous),
Jakhama, on Wednesday.
- DIMAPUR — The Centre for Tradition and Indian
Knowledge System (CTIKS) inauguration programme was held on Wednesday in the
conference hall of the postgraduate block, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous),
Jakhama.
- According to an update, Dr. Medongoi Rhakho, retired
Director of Higher Education and currently serving as the Deputy Director
(Academics and Research), Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, was the
guest of honour for the event.
- Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rhakho, who also formally
declared the launch of the CTIKS, reflected on the interpretation of the Indian
Knowledge System as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- He emphasised that the policy does not restrict the learning
of Hinduism or a singular Indian-centric perspective but instead encourages the
inclusion of diverse indigenous knowledge systems. He advocated for the
recognition and integration of what he called the "Naga knowledge
system," which allows tribal communities to embrace and preserve their
traditional wisdom.
- Dr. Rhakho illustrated this through a personal anecdote
regarding an irrigation project in a hilly area. He recounted how traditional
knowledge passed down from his father advised against digging deep into the
soil to avoid water loss due to the presence of stones.
- He discussed how the NEP aims to move away from a rigid,
secular model of education towards one that values indigenous and cultural
knowledge. He emphasised the importance of documenting and preserving
traditional practices and integrating them with modern education.
