Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education: A Special Note on Indian Knowledge System

<p><b>New dimension of academics and higher education is one of the crucial aspects to include the holistic and multidisciplinary education. Holistic education may be thought to be an approach that aims to educate students not just academically but also emotionally physically and socially in terms of emphasizing the importance of nurturing the whole person including their intellectual emotional spiritual and physical well-being. On the contrary multidisciplinary education may be considered to be an attempt that integrates multiple disciplines or subject areas into a single curriculum. The inclusion of holistic and multidisciplinary education in the curriculum is thought to be crucial for several reasons. Firstly it recognizes that education should not only concentrate on academics but also on the personal growth and development of students for making him/ her well-rounded individual to grow in various areas of life. Secondly the multidisciplinary approach helps students to apply knowledge across various subjects for thinking critically. It also helps to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. Thirdly the inclusion of holistic and multidisciplinary education helps to address the diverse needs such as different learning styles interests and abilities. Fourthly it may help for taking challenges for making them flexible creative and adaptable in the field of exploration and experimentation.&nbsp;</b></p>