India, Oct. 29 -- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday launched the Indian Knowledge System Panchatantra Pariyojana and said it is a step towards integrating the country's rich civilisational heritage with education. The minister also inaugurated the new academic building at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) here.

"India's education ecosystem is advancing through new National Education Policy (NEP), blending modern innovation with the timeless wisdom of Bharatiya knowledge traditions," Joshi said at the event.

"The IKS Panchatantra Pariyojana is a significant step towards integrating India's rich civilisational heritage into education, nurturing values, leadership, critical thinking ...