Panchkula, Haryana: The Bharat BoudhIKS book series, a major national academic initiative focused on integrating Bharatiya Knowledge Systems (Indian Knowledge Systems – IKS) into mainstream higher education, was formally inaugurated at Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute of Fiscal Management (SJHIFM), Panchkula.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mahipal Dhanda, Education Minister of Haryana, as the Chief Guest. Addressing academicians and university representatives, he emphasized that India’s traditional knowledge systems offer a strong intellectual, ethical, and cultural foundation. He stressed the need for their meaningful integration into modern curricula to nurture socially responsible and culturally rooted citizens.
Speaking on the occasion, Kailash Chandra Sharma, Chairman, Haryana State Higher Education Council and Rashtriya Adhyaksh of Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan (VBUSS), said the Bharat BoudhIKS books have been developed as structured academic resources for higher education. He added that the books will also serve as the core syllabus for the Bharat BoudhIKS National Examination on Indian Knowledge Systems, scheduled for 31 January and 01 February 2026, aiming to foster intellectual curiosity, cultural pride, and holistic academic development among students.
The programme was presided over by Raj Nehru, OSD to the Chief Minister, Haryana, and Director General of SJHIFM. He highlighted the responsibility of academic institutions in preserving and transmitting India’s knowledge traditions through contemporary, research-driven frameworks.
S. Narayanan, Director General, Higher Education, Haryana, noted that initiatives related to Indian Knowledge Systems are gaining importance under national education reforms and accreditation frameworks, and such programmes significantly enhance institutional academic quality.
Further elaborating on the initiative, Pawan Kumar Sharma, Adhyaksh, VBUSS Haryana Prant and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Central University of Haryana, outlined the vision of the Bharat BoudhIKS programme and the forthcoming national-level examination, which is expected to witness wide participation from universities and colleges across India.
The event witnessed participation from Vice-Chancellors and senior representatives of several universities, including Kurukshetra University, Guru Jambheshwar University, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, and Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University.
Published by VBUSS in both Hindi and English, the Bharat BoudhIKS books span diverse disciplines within Bharatiya Knowledge Systems and are expected to become key reference materials for students, faculty members, and institutional libraries across the country. The inauguration marks a significant step towards mainstreaming Indian Knowledge Systems in higher education and strengthening academic and cultural consciousness among the youth.
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