Governor Inaugurates National Conference on IKS at IIIT Senapati
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25 February, 2025 06:02 pm IST
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Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today inaugurated a two-day National Conference on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Higher Education: A Step Towards Viksit Bharat 2047, at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Senapati, Manipur, City Campus, Mantripukhri, Imphal. The event, held in association with Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan (Manipur state), also saw the inauguration of a newly constructed smart classroom complex.
During the ceremony, the Governor planted a Bokul tree as part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign and released a souvenir to mark the occasion. Speaking at the event, Governor Bhalla emphasized the growing recognition of the Indian Knowledge System as a vital component of holistic higher education in India. He noted that the New Education Policy 2020 underscores the importance of reviving and integrating IKS into mainstream education, a move that can foster a more inclusive, culturally rooted, and innovative educational landscape.
"Manipur is rich in indigenous knowledge and practices," the Governor said, adding that incorporating IKS into the educational framework will significantly benefit human resource development in the state. He further encouraged students at IIIT to seize opportunities in various technological disciplines, which he believes will pave the way for a brighter future by equipping them with the necessary skills to excel in an ever-evolving world.
The inauguration was attended by academic dignitaries including Prof. Sukhi Oraon, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIIT Senapati, and Prof. Krishan Baskar, Director of IIIT Manipur.
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