RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat told intellectuals, educationists and academicians to come out with a new indigenous model of education that would be universal in its appeal and produce better human beings. "No one is happy with the education system. Globally, there is a view that the way we teach and learn needs drastic changes.
They are all looking towards India to provide a new direction because, in ancient times, India was the greatest centre of learning. We held leadership position for centuries and now have to regain it," said Bhagwat.
He was addressing a gathering of over 250 academicians, including eight vice-chancellors, professors and educationists who are here to deliberate on theme of 'Nationalist Education: Concept and Structure,' organized at the Reshimbagh facility of the RSS.
The opening session of the two-day conference that began on Tuesday was addressed by senior Sangh functionary Suresh Soni. Ahmadabad-based Punarotthan Vidyapeeth (Revival University) headed by Sangh activist Indumati Katdare is the organizer of the meet. The objective is to work out a consensus on an indigenous education system based totally on ancient Indian values and knowledge base. Govind Prabhu of ISKCON presided over the function.
"The change is much-needed and even cause of worry because education shapes the next generation and impacts whole of humanity. Several thinkers with varying ideological affinities are at work. So we have a huge responsibility, more so with the whole world hoping that India would show the path to better learning for peaceful and contended life," said the RSS chief.
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