76.Re-imagining Life Skills Education

 

Invited talk :11^th International Conference on Life Skills Education

at KISS Bhuvaneswar, India   Feb 05 to 07,2026

 Synopsis

 This presentation explores the Chinmaya Vision Programme (CVP) at Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth,(Demed to be University), Ernakulam, India emphasizing its integrated, holistic approach to student development rooted in Indian Knowledge Systems. It reflects on the alignment between CVP and Life Skills Education (LSE) principles, based on the presenter's experience as a faculty member. The study compares CVP with traditional LSE sessions, highlighting its potentially deeper impact within the Indian educational context. The discussion also considers the relevance of CVP in light of the National Education Policy (2020) and aims to inspire educators to adapt life skills education to India's cultural and educational landscape.