Description

About The Book

Under Indian Knowledge System “Career Cards Based on the Folk Knowledge of Chhattisgarh” is an innovative and culturally rooted educational resource that highlights 51 traditional careers emerging from the rich Lok Vidya—the folk wisdom, skills, and lived knowledge—of Chhattisgarh. The book aims to bridge the gap between community-based traditional skills and modern education, aligning strongly with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The book presents 51 Career Cards, each describing a traditional art, craft, agricultural practice, musical tradition, or natural-resource-based occupation. Every card includes career overview, required skills, educational pathways, training options, job opportunities, expected income, and vertical mobility. This makes the content highly practical for students, teachers, counselors, trainers, and artisan communities.

The book emphasizes:

Recognition of indigenous skills and community knowledge
Integration of folk wisdom into school education
Promotion of entrepreneurship and local livelihood opportunities
Respect for cultural identity and traditional craftsmanship
Experiential and skill-based learning as promoted by NEP 2020

The Foreword and messages from distinguished scholars and officials highlight the academic value, cultural relevance, and social impact of this initiative.

Overall, the book serves as a bridge between tradition and modernity, encouraging youth to appreciate their cultural roots while exploring sustainable, dignified, and modern career paths. It stands as a valuable resource for schools, teacher education institutes, rural communities, and policymakers.

About The Author

Dr. Deepa Dass is an eminent educationist, researcher, and litterateur dedicated to enriching India’s educational landscape through culturally grounded and community-centered innovations. With a deep commitment to the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), she has contributed significantly to integrating local wisdom, traditional arts, and indigenous livelihoods into modern pedagogy.

Dr. Dass has extensive experience working in the fields of teacher education, curriculum development, folk knowledge documentation, and skill-based learning. Her work focuses on making education meaningful, inclusive, and rooted in local contexts—ensuring that children learn not only through textbooks but also through the lived experiences, traditions, and craftsmanship of their communities.

Her pioneering contribution, “Career Cards Based on the Folk Knowledge of Chhattisgarh,” is a visionary initiative that transforms traditional skills into structured learning and livelihood pathways for students. Through these 51 career cards, she highlights how folk arts, crafts, tribal practices, agriculture, music, medicine, and natural-resource-based skills can provide dignified, sustainable, and future-ready careers for youth.
Dr. Dass’s approach blends research, creativity, field engagement, and educational innovation, earning appreciation from scholars, artisans, teachers, and policymakers alike. Her work resonates with the spirit of NEP 2020, promoting experiential learning, cultural pride, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. She works both in national and international institutions.