Dr. Santosh Subba, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Sikkim Government College, Namchi, South Sikkim, attended a Special Talk Series organized by the Department of Limbu, Khangchendzonga State University (KSU), Gangtok, Sikkim, on 13th October 2025. Dr. Subba delivered a presentation on the topic “Indigenous Knowledge System of the Limbu Community and Its Scope under NEP 2020.”
The presentation provided an insightful overview of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with a particular focus on:
- The meaning and significance of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)
- The mandate of NEP 2020 concerning IKS
- Indigenous knowledge traditions of the Limbu community
- The scope and challenges of promoting IKS within the educational framework
The session was vibrant and engaging, marked by enthusiastic student participation and interactive discussions. The Department of Education, Sikkim Government College, Namchi, expresses its gratitude to the Department of Limbu, KSU, for organizing this collaborative and enriching institutional programme.