20, April 2025

“Reviving Ancient Knowledge: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Biological Education”

VOLUME-9; ISSUE-4; APR-2025

Author(s): Pramod Phirke

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Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune -411004, Maharashtra, India.

DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202504004     |     Paper ID: IJRCS202504004


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Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) is the knowledge assets that have evolved in India. It offers rich understanding of the natural world with holistic and integrated perspectives on biological phenomena and ecological sustainability. This article deals with the importance of incorporating Indian Knowledge system in contemporary science curriculum, especially in life sciences which will enhance a greater understanding of key concepts and sustainable practices in students. The Indian traditional knowledge available in our scriptures like Charak Sanhita, Sushruta Sanhita, Vedas, Ayurvedas offers elaborative descriptions medicinal plants, anatomy and life processes, taxonomy and classification, ecology and biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource management. This knowledge provides accurate solutions for many social, economic and ecological problems even today. Integrating views of IKS in contemporary science education can inculcate more holistic, culturally appropriate, and sustainable approach of biological science in the students. It will enhance the respect for indigenous knowledge and its use in modern society.

Indian Knowledge system, IKS, biology, biodiversity conservation, taxonomy.

Pramod Phirke(2025); Reviving Ancient Knowledge: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Biological Education,  International Journal of Research Culture Society,    ISSN(O): 2456-6683,  Volume – 9,   Issue –  4,  Pp.16-20.        Available on – https://ijrcs.org/

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