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YEAR: 2024 E- ISSN:3048-7951

Transitional Renaissance in the Educational spectrum: A theoretical investigation into the Evolvement from Conventional approach-STEM-STEAM in the Indian Context

Acceptance: 09/06/2026

Published: 01/07/2026

Abstract

The dynamic interplay of tradition of India, and contemporary modernity has shaped the intellectual and cultural landscapes of India. Since the historical exchange of knowledge and legacies through ancient knowledge system, trade, colonial and scholarly interaction to the current cooperative endeavours in sustainability and education, this paper explores the educational transformational influences that have spread through both continuity and innovation. India has been maintaining strategic corroboration in education including training program, scholarship initiative and degree program which will surely impact the transition from conventional approach to STEM and further to STEAM. This study explores how art, culture, and values have been swapping between areas historically and currently, with focus on how dynamic educational paradigms specifically, STEM and STEAM approaches, have influenced these changes. Also, the track of reforming education and its execution from traditional-STEM-STEAM. The study explores how interdisciplinary approaches have reshaped traditional artistic expressions, philosophical ideologies, and environmental consciousness. It emphasizes the significance of striking a balance between ethical, aesthetic, and environmental factors while preserving cultural heritage and incorporating modern scientific methodologies.

Author Name:

Neha Kushwaha ; Dr. Alka Rani

Pages:

486-494

DOI Number:

10.5281/zenodo.21110889

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Writer Name

Neha Kushwaha ; Dr. Alka Rani

Pages

486-494

DOI Numbers

10.5281/zenodo.21110889

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