In a significant step towards integrating India’s rich knowledge traditions with modern skill development, the Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) on 18th November signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC), at a ceremony held at the Press Club, Kolkata.
The MoU was formally signed by Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Managing Trustee of BRC, in the presence of leaders from MEPSC and Nalanda Learning Systems Private Limited.
The collaboration aims to embed the profound values of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) -including holistic learning, value-based education, early cognitive development, and cultural grounding into the Pre-school Facilitators and Caregivers Certification Program of MEPSC. Under this partnership, MEPSC and BRC will work together to:
Develop training content rooted in Indian Knowledge Systems for early childhood educators.
Design research-backed modules focusing on holistic child development, cultural literacy, and character formation.
Undertake joint research on early childhood learning approaches inspired by ancient Indian pedagogy.
Explore long-term collaboration in curriculum innovation, faculty development, and future skill development needs in early childhood care.
Establish a knowledge exchange program between BRC scholars and MEPSC’s training ecosystem.
This strategic partnership reinforces India’s commitment to NEP 2020, which emphasizes the integration of IKS in all levels of education, especially early childhood-considered the foundation of lifelong learning.
Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Managing Trustee – BRC said, “At the Bhaktivedanta Research Center, we view this collaboration as a strategic and natural progression in our commitment to Indian Knowledge System aligned with the goals of Vikshit Bharat. Our institution has long been acknowledged internationally for its academic rigour and research excellence. This MoU enables us to channel that expertise into preparing and empowering the teachers who will nurture the future citizens of India.”
Mr. Anil Pokhriyal, CEO, MEPSC, said, “This MoU marks a crucial milestone in our mission to upgrade the skill ecosystem for early childhood educators. By integrating the Indian Knowledge System into the Pre-school Facilitators Skill Certification Program, we are ensuring that educators of tomorrow are rooted in India’s timeless principles of holistic learning and child-centric development. MEPSC is committed to co-creating research-driven, culturally enriched training frameworks with BRC, and this partnership opens the door to several future collaborations in the skill development landscape.”
Mr. Tamal Mukherjee, Founder Director, Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd., remarked, “At Nalanda Learning, we have always believed that India’s ancient pedagogical wisdom has immense relevance in modern early childhood education. This partnership strengthens our resolve to bring authentic indian Knowledge Systems into mainstream teacher training. Working with BRC and MEPSC will allow us to design deeper, value-oriented learning experiences for pre-school facilitators-empowering them with scientific, compassionate, and culturally contextual teaching methods. We look forward to co-developing research, content, and scalable training solutions aligned with NEP 2020.”