PU vice-chancellor stresses on adopting value-based, experiential learning

Patna: Patna University (PU) vice-chancellor Namita Singh on Monday called for revamping the education system to equip youth with critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving skills to meet national and global challenges.Inaugurating a five-day capacity-building programme on the “Integration of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Curriculum,” organised by the UGC-MMTTC of Patna University, the VC said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 integrates IKS to promote holistic, value-based education.It seeks to build capacity through ancient wisdom, multidisciplinary learning, and experiential approaches, blending traditional knowledge—such as yoga, Ayurveda, and mathematics—with modern skills to create an ethical and competent workforce, she said.She added that IKS encourages value-based, experiential learning, reduces stress, and enhances students’ cognitive abilities. It should be embedded in the National Curriculum Framework for both school and higher education, with emphasis on traditional knowledge, Indian languages, and culturally grounded local education.UGC-nominated observer Kumar Bhatt, who is also the vice-chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, said PU is one of the few universities in the country selected by the UGC to organise this course.Earlier, MMTTC director Atul Aditya Pandey introduced the theme of the programme. A total of 80 teachers and research scholars are attending the event.Course coordinator Bhavuk Sharma welcomed the guests, and MMTTC assistant director G B Chand proposed the vote of thanks.