Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Radhakrishnan Urges Wider Access to India’s Ancient Knowledge
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan spoke at a university graduation ceremony in New Delhi.
He said India’s old knowledge should not stay only in books and libraries.
People should preserve it, study it and explain it so future generations can learn from it.
He said the National Education Policy 2020 supports the study of Indian knowledge.
He also praised Sanskrit for its contributions to science, literature and philosophy.
He said Sanskrit can help teach moral values.
He urged people to preserve the language and share it with younger generations.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said India’s ancient knowledge should reach beyond manuscripts and libraries.
He called for preserving, studying and interpreting ancient texts for future generations.
He said the National Education Policy 2020 supports this mission by emphasizing the Indian knowledge system.
Speaking at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University’s second convocation, he praised Sanskrit’s place in science, literature and philosophy.
Radhakrishnan described Sanskrit as a foundation of moral values and a language containing subjects beneficial to humanity.
- Who
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- What
- He urged wider preservation, study and sharing of India’s ancient knowledge and Sanskrit texts.
- When
- October 6; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- At the second convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University in New Delhi.
- Why
- He said ancient knowledge and Sanskrit texts should be preserved and made available to future generations.
- Speaker
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Event
- Second convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
- Location
- New Delhi
- Date
- October 6; year not specified in the article
- Policy cited
- National Education Policy 2020
- Main appeal
- Preserve, study, interpret and share ancient knowledge with future generations