IGNOU - Centre for Traditional Knowledge Systems (CTKS)

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Mandate

Survey, collection and documentation of TKS
Evaluation, identification, characterization and multiplication of the strength of TKS
Assess, analyze and harmonise the contemporary relevance and application of local, regional and national TKS and developing global linkage
Encompasses cross-cutting and supportive issues e.g. IPR, national policy formulation and governance, integration of IKS with other knowledge systems
Formulate and implement personal, process and product certification
Certification and Accreditation of Prior Learning and Knowledge (ACPL) for various disciplines of TKS