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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Savitribai Phule Pune University organized the soft launch of an online platform Universalization of Traditional Indian Knowledge System (UTIKS) portal at Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
This online platform is for short courses on Traditional Indian Knowledge which provides an authentic single window source of introductory level knowledge on a range of subjects under the Traditional Indian Knowledge System and was developed in collaboration with Savitribai Phule Pune University. The Portal is aimed at disseminating. knowledge and authentic information about Indian culture to the uninitiated, as well as introducing Indian culture in a nuanced manner to those who may already have basic. understanding but would be looking for a deeper appreciation of diverse subjects.
UTIKS, an initiative of the ICCR, is an e-learning platform designed to take Indian culture to a global audience and present its rich civilization and culture in a learner-friendly manner. UTIKS provides an integrated platform and portal for online courses in Distance Learning Mode, accessible on various devices, from PCs and laptops to smartphones and tablets. It is not just for foreigners, but for everyone including those residing in India, who may be unaware of the depth and richness of our culture.
Savitribai Phule Pune University, as the partner for creating UTIKS, contributed by providing the academic framework for UTIKS capsules. Each UTIKS capsule comprises a 30-minute video segment, including organized video and audio content, images, interviews, and demonstrations.
