Reconstructing Sociology Education in India: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020

Vishal Kumar Patwa

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71462

Reconstructing Sociology Education in India: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020

Author(s)	Mr. Vishal Kumar Patwa
Country	India
Abstract	The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and a multidisciplinary approach to higher education. However, sociology as a discipline in India continues to be dominated by Western theoretical frameworks, often overlooking indigenous social philosophies, oral traditions, and grassroots knowledge systems. This study explores the need for decolonizing sociology education in India by incorporating vernacular sociologies, indigenous methodologies, and community-driven knowledge into the curriculum. Using survey-based research via Google Forms, data was collected from sociology students, educators, and researchers across India to analyze perceptions regarding the relevance of IKS, limitations of Western sociology, and challenges in curriculum reform. The findings reveal that while there is a growing awareness of the importance of Indian epistemologies, institutional resistance, lack of academic resources, and inadequate faculty training remain key challenges. Respondents emphasized the need for curriculum restructuring, field-based learning, and the inclusion of regional and marginalized knowledge systems in sociology education. This study argues that NEP 2020 provides a unique opportunity to reconstruct sociology education by fostering an inclusive, locally relevant, and community-centered approach. The paper concludes with policy recommendations, including faculty capacity-building programs, funding for indigenous research, and a collaborative model between academia and grassroots knowledge producers. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on educational decolonization and knowledge democratization in India.
Keywords	New Education Policy, multidisciplinary approach, vernacular sociologies, Indian epistemologies, sociology education
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-23
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71462

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