[ PAPER ID : 29642 ] ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY: REVIVING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN INDIAN SCHOOLS: ARTICLE INFO: Date of Submission: Nov 27, 2025, Revised: Dec 20, 2025, Accepted: Dec 25, 2025, CrossRef d.o.i. : https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v4i4.2025.260-270, How To Cite: Samapti Panja & Chandan Mandal (2025). Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Sustainability: Reviving Indigenous Knowledge in Indian Schools. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews, 4(4), 260-270.

Samapti Panja; Chandan Mandal

Authors

Samapti Panja M.A, B. Ed, Department of Education, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Chandan Mandal Research Scholar (Ph. D), Department of Education, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal, India.

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced modern education systems across the world. In the Indian context, there is a growing need to integrate technological innovation with the preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), which represent the cultural heritage, traditional practices, languages, and ecological wisdom of local communities. This study explores the role of Artificial Intelligence in promoting cultural sustainability by reviving and integrating indigenous knowledge into Indian school education. The research examines how AI technologies can support the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of indigenous knowledge through digital archives, language processing tools, and interactive educational platforms. It also highlights the potential of AI-driven learning systems to create culturally responsive educational content that connects students with traditional knowledge and community-based practices. Furthermore, the study discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with using AI in preserving indigenous knowledge, including issues related to digital access, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivity. By integrating AI with Indigenous Knowledge Systems, schools can foster culturally inclusive education while strengthening students’ understanding of India's diverse cultural heritage. The study concludes that the thoughtful use of AI can serve as an effective tool for revitalizing indigenous knowledge and promoting cultural sustainability in the Indian education system.