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              With  a  view  to  make  people  familiar  with  the  rich  cultural  and  intellectual  heritage  of  India  in  the
              backdrop of a comprehensive perspective of National Education Policy-2020 and on the occasion of the
              celebration of Amrit Mahotsava of Indian Independence, an initiative namely “Let’s know India” (Aao
              Bharat ko Jane) has been launched.

              Our Civilization is one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. It is a universally acknowledged fact
              that Indians have made a remarkably great contribution to every sphere of knowledge. Our universities of
              the ancient period like Takshashila, Nalanda, Vikramshila, Vallabhi, etc were internationally recognized
              centres of learning where students from across the world used to visit to get themselves equipped with
              pedantry in various streams of knowledge. Now the instant scheme has been conceived by the University
              Grants  Commission  to  realign  acquaintances  from  various  countries  worldwide  with  this  Indian
              Knowledge system and cultural heritage.

              India’s cultural heritage is immensely proliferated and enriched. Its culture is unique and its elements
              have  remained  intact  for  millenniums.  This  territory,  the  birthplace  of  various  religions,  is  home
              to  celebrating  several  lovely  and  enchanting  festivals.  The  Indian  Knowledge  system,  Languages,
              Scripts,  Arts,  Cultural-Philosophical-Religious-Mythological  and  literary  articulations,  Architecture
              and Artifacts, Unique system of Yoga and wellness evolved in India are the points of attraction for
              people from across the world. Several popular forms of music and dance like Bharat Natyam, Odissi,

              Kathak,  etc  are  also  attributed  to  Indian  soil.  Hindustani  Music  and  Carnatic  music  are  two  main
              streams of Indian classical music that are well known. India’s widely recognised folk dances include
              Bhangra of Punjab; Bihu of Assam; Jhumar and Domkach of Jharkhand; Chhau of Odisha; Ghoomar
              of Rajasthan; Dandia and Garba of Gujarat; Yakshagana of Karnataka; Lavani of Maharashtra; Dekhni
              of Goa etc. It has always been the interest of the global community to read the Indian literature, to
              practise Indian music and Yoga, to inspire from Indian Philosophy, to get familiar with divergent and
              multiple facets of the knowledge system, partaking in Indian festivals, and experiencing the essence of
              Indian cultural and intellectual heritage. In view of the relevance of these very curiosities and interests,
              such programmes are proposed to be introduced as an approach to acquaint the global community
              with the Indian cultural and intellectual heritage.


              TyPeS of ProGrammeS
              There will be short term multi-tier credit based modular programme with multiple entry and exit based
              on Indian heritage and culture to promote the interest of people from abroad to visit India. This includes
              dissemination and imparting of knowledge of various dimensions of learning in the spheres of Universal

              human  values, Vedic  Maths, Yoga,  Ayurveda,  Sanskrit,  Indian  Languages,  sacrosanct  religious  regions
              located  in  the  Indian  subcontinent,  Archaeological  sites  and  monuments,  Heritage  of  India,  Indian
              Literature, Indian Sculpture, Indian Music and dance forms, Drama, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Crafts
              and Craftsmanship, Inscription, rituals, cultural heritage and Indian Knowledge system, etc. Based on the
              degree of learning outcomes and the rigour of the curricular structure of relevant disciplines, the course
              can be offered at three distinct levels: (1) Introductory level (2) Intermediate level, and (3) advanced
              level.







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