Imphal: A week-long comprehensive faculty Development Programme on “Indian Knowledge System and Modern Disciplines”, under the aegis of the Directorate of University and Higher Education was organized by the Department of Political Science, T.S. Paul Manipur Women’s College, Mongshangei on Monday at the Conference Hall of the college.
Elangbam Dolendra Singh Chairman, Governing Body of the College addressing the inaugural function said the ancient Indian systems were based on knowledge. Early Vedic scriptures depict deep knowledge of mathematics, science, and philosophy, he said. The concept of moral science ingrained in the education system makes the knowledge system sound and perfect, he added.
Oinam Priyokumar Singh, Secretary of the Governing Body said India’s contributions in the field of science and knowledge were immense since ancient times and such a programme will enrich the faculty from various educational institutes.
Thiam Nandita Devl, Principal of the College said the cultural traditions expounded by the Vedic and other early texts cover all aspects of knowledge and science as seen in Arthasastra, Yoga, and Ayurveda.
Dr Ningthoukhongjam Urmila Devi, Programme Coordinator said the Comprehensive Faculty Development Programme is one of the vital points of the implementation of New Education Policy 2020. As Manipur University has already implemented the Policy, the teachers have to understand the salient features of the Policy as well as the common thread of the Policy. Hence such programmes are being conducted in various Higher Institutions on several topics ranging from Mushroom Cultivation to Non-Violence which are the backbone of Skill Enhancement and Value Adding Courses.
She said the Indian Knowledge System is one of the common threads that spread across different disciplines. The perfect education cannot be derived only from Western rational thinking and theories; the Indian system of knowledge and Indian perception of the world should also be considered in imparting education.
Indian knowledge systems, which are evolving and tested through the ages, should be incorporated in imparting education and considering these facts, the Political Science department of TS Paul Manipur Women’s College, proposed the Programme. Many experts in the basic areas will deliver lectures and there will be discussions and interactions with experts as well as among the participants.
Experts who will be interacting with the participants include Prof W Nabakumar Singh, Prof L Bishwanath Sharma, Dr P Milan Khangamcha, Dr Sarat Sharma, Prof N Joykumar Singh, Dr Ningthoujam Paona , Dr Asem Babina, Dr Sarat Sharma, Prof S Mangi Singh, Kakchingtabam Brajamani Sharma, Prof S Dorendra Singh, Prof S Mangi Singh, Prof M Ranjit, Dr Rajkumar Suresh, B B Sharma and Dr Thokchom Shantilata .
