Imphal: The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, inaugurated a Two-Day National Conference on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Higher Education: A Step Towards Viksit Bharat 2047 on Tuesday at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Senapati Manipur, City Campus, Mantripukhri, Imphal.
The Governor also inaugurated a newly constructed smart classroom complex. The conference is conducted in association with Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan (Manipur state).
Governor planted a tree – Bokul, as part of Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign in the campus, andalso released a souvenir.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said, the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is increasingly recognised as a vital component of a holistic higher education in India. New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, highlights the importance of reviving and integrating the IKS into mainstream education. This integration holds immense potential for fostering a more inclusive, culturally rooted and innovative educational landscape in India.
Manipur has a treasure of indigenous knowledge and practices and therefore, incorporating IKS will benefit human resource development in the state. Documentation of these indigenous knowledge and practices are highly needed, he added.
Governor Bhalla further stated that, with the establishment of IIIT, students from Manipur should try to take advantage of learning in various technological disciplines. This will pave the way for a brighter future for the youth of the state, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving world of technology.
Prof. Sukhi Oraon, Chairman BoG – IIIT Senapati and Prof. Krishan Baskar, Director, IIIT Manipur, also attended the inauguration ceremony.
