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Paper Title

Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices

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Himakshi Bandral , Vishab Partap Singh Chambyal , Priyanka Sharma , Dr. Aman Bhardwaj

Keywords

Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), Knowledge Preservation, Value-Based Education, Cultural Heritage Education

Abstract

Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) represent a vital component of cultural heritage embedded in local communities and transmitted through generations via social practices and lived experiences. This study examines the continuity, preservation, and representation of IKS from a social science perspective. It explores the influence of socio-cultural transformations such as globalization, modernization, and environmental change on the sustainability of IKS, revealing that while these factors contribute to knowledge erosion, community resilience, adaptive practices, and the role of cultural custodians support its continuity. The study further assesses the availability of institutional policies for long-term preservation of IKS in selected repositories, highlighting the absence of comprehensive frameworks despite emerging efforts in digital curation, ethical governance, and community-centered approaches, alongside challenges such as financial constraints and linguistic loss. Additionally, it evaluates the representation of IKS within educational curricula, indicating gradual inclusion with increasing recognition of its cultural and social significance, although limitations persist due to lack of teacher preparedness, standardization issues, and loss of contextual depth. The study concludes that effective preservation and promotion of IKS require strong community participation, supportive policy frameworks, and pedagogical transformation to ensure its relevance for cultural identity and sustainable development.

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"Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices", IJCRT - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (www.ijcrt.org), ISSN:2320-2882, Vol.14, Issue 4, page no.k923-k932, April 2026, Available :https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT26A4266.pdf
APA — 7th edition
Bandral, H., Chambyal, V. P. S., Sharma, P., & Bhardwaj, A. (2026). Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 14(4), k923-k932. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT26A4266
MLA — 9th edition
Bandral, Himakshi, et al. "Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 14, no. 4, 2026, pp. k923-k932, https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT26A4266.
Chicago — 17th, bibliography
Bandral, Himakshi, et al. "Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 14, no. 4 (2026): k923-k932. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT26A4266.
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Bandral, H. et al. (2026) 'Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices', International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 14(4), pp. k923-k932. Available at: https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT26A4266
IEEE — numbered reference
H. Bandral, V. P. S. Chambyal, P. Sharma and A. Bhardwaj, "Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices," IJCRT, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. k923-k932, Apr. 2026.
Vancouver — biomedical
Bandral H, Chambyal VPS, Sharma P, Bhardwaj A. Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices. IJCRT. 2026 Apr;14(4):k923-k932.
AMA — 11th edition
Bandral H, Chambyal VPS, Sharma P, Bhardwaj A. Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices. IJCRT. 2026;14(4):k923-k932. Accessed at https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT26A4266
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@article{IJCRT26A4266, author = {Himakshi Bandral and Vishab Partap Singh Chambyal and Priyanka Sharma and Aman Bhardwaj}, title = {Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices}, journal = {International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts}, volume = {14}, number = {4}, pages = {k923-k932}, year = {2026}, month = {April}, issn = {2320-2882}, url = {https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT26A4266} }
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TY - JOUR AU - Bandral, Himakshi AU - Chambyal, Vishab Partap Singh AU - Sharma, Priyanka AU - Bhardwaj, Aman TI - Continuity and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Social Science Perspective on Education and Institutional Practices T2 - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts JA - IJCRT VL - 14 IS - 4 PY - 2026 SN - 2320-2882 UR - https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT26A4266 SP - k923-k932 ER -

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Volume 14 Issue 4, April-2026
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