Compulsory training for college faculty on Indian Knowledge Systems: UGC Draft Guidelines

"The UGC guidelines for faculty training on IKS has been released to facilitate seamless integration of traditional knowledge with modern subjects," the notice read.

Compulsory training for college faculty on Indian Knowledge Systems: UGC Draft Guidelines

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the draft guidelines making it mandatory for University and College faculty to attend training on the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). The commission has also invited suggestions and asked them to send feedback on or before December 28, 2022. 

"The UGC guidelines for faculty training on IKS has been released to facilitate seamless integration of traditional knowledge with modern subjects," the notice read.

The faculty training will include topics on Dharmashastras, Shukraniti, Mahabharata, and Arthashastra and Chemistry in practice as gleaned from the medical schools of ancient India. The IKS guidelines will be a part of the training modules under “Malviya Mission” and will be considered under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) scheme as per the UGC regulations.

“The faculty are required to attend a mandatory induction program and periodic refresher courses for their continued professional advancement,” the guidelines said.

The UGC further said that "the purpose of these guidelines for teacher training during the induction program and refresher courses is to provide a roadmap to familiarize and enthuse faculty about the IKS and identify strategies to incorporate it into their specific classroom teachings."

"The IKS Induction programme will be of 30 hours in a 10-10-10 format," it said.

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