Minister R. Bindu releases Knowledge Systems of Kerala

Higher Education Minister R. Bindu releases Knowledge Systems of Kerala, prepared by the Kerala State Higher Education Council, in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday

Higher Education Minister R. Bindu formally released Knowledge Systems of Kerala, a textbook introduced by the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), at a function held here on Thursday.

The Minister presented the first copy of the book to Mar Ivanios College Principal Meera George. The event featured an introduction to the book by KSHEC vice-chairperson Rajan Gurukkal. Member secretary Rajan Varughese spoke on the occasion.

The publication serves as an introductory outline of the indigenous knowledge systems that have evolved over centuries in Kerala. It encompasses a wide range of topics such as art forms, cultural practices, oral traditions, and documented knowledge in written texts. The book contains nine thematic chapters and is available in both English and Malayalam.

It has been developed as a key resource for the multidisciplinary courses offered in the third semester of the four-year undergraduate programme. (EOM)

Published - June 05, 2025 06:02 pm IST