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ProGramme frameWork
Every programme shall be of 60 hrs duration that may be offered under flexible and hybrid (online/offline
mode) mode. It is recommended to include discourse with learned educators (Acharyas), artists/artisans/
craftsman, confluence with religious devotees (Satsang), exposer to folk cultures and visit of famous places
in the programmes, especially at advanced level under this scheme.
The concerned institutions may develop the curriculum for the programme with available expertise
through requisite academic mechanisms considering the points mentioned below:
1. Title
2. Aims and objectives
3. Tradition and Background
4. Important Literature and Texts
5. Learned scholars and their contribution
6. Basic tenets and Schools of thought
7. Significant applied aspects
8. Connect with the contemporary knowledge system
9. Valuable excerpts from ancient texts
10. Exercise material
11. Auxiliary texts
UNITS aNd modULeS
It is recommended that the curriculum framework of programme(s) may be appropriately divided into 5
Units and each Unit may be divided further into 3 modules.
CredIT SySTem aNd CredIT TraNSfer
The credit earned in such programmes shall be recognised under the credit transfer system by any of the
Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), with appropriate variables through the Academic Bank of Credit
(ABC) for credit accumulation/redemption towards certification of academic awards as per the UGC
norms. However, the required credits, necessary educational component and requisite level of learning
outcome to be decided by the HEIs.
CerTIfICaTIoN
On successful completion of the course at every level, the learners shall be granted Certificates as specified
by the Higher Educational Institutions. The Certificates so granted will be made available in digital form
through the National Academic Depository (NAD) of the Government of India.
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Guidelines for the introduction of courses based on Indian heritage and culture