A new centre to promote traditional Indian education systems and knowledge practices has been introduced by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) in Delhi. Named the In-Situ Centre for Indian Knowledge System and Technology Innovation (CIKTSI), the centre will function from the university’s Dwarka campus and focus on connecting ancient learning traditions with present-day academic and research activities.

The initiative aims to revive the essence of the guru-shishya parampara—a system where learning takes place through close guidance, real-life experience, and values-based mentorship.

Initially, the centre will operate in a self-financed mode under the University School of Education, led by Dean Prof. Saroj Sharma. A working committee made up of faculty from different departments will steer its development.

Professor Sharma noted that the centre’s goals align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages the inclusion of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in modern education. “We want to build something that allows innovation to grow from within our own knowledge traditions,” she said.