Reviving India: Indigenous Wisdom and Educational Reform, edited by Dr. Manas Upadhyay, is a thoughtful and timely exploration of how India’s ancient intellectual traditions and cultural heritage can inform and enrich contemporary educational reform. At a moment when the nation is actively re-evaluating its educational paradigms—especially under the influence of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which foregrounds the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into formal curricula—this volume offers both philosophical depth and practical insights on bridging past and present educational aspirations. 
 
The book brings together a diverse group of scholars, educators, and thinkers who collectively argue that India’s indigenous wisdom—rooted in centuries‑old traditions of learning, pedagogy, and cultural practice—holds vital lessons for today’s educational challenges. It situates indigenous knowledge not as a relic to be preserved in isolation, but as a living system capable of fostering holistic, value‑oriented, and culturally resonant education. Contributors discuss how ancient epistemologies, spiritual insights, local languages, and community‑centered learning models can complement modern education’s emphasis on skills, technology, and global competitiveness. 
 
Structured around themes such as multilingualism, holistic development, interconnected learning, and the sociological importance of indigenous traditions, the book underscores the potential of combining India’s intellectual heritage with contemporary pedagogical innovation. It advocates for curricula that honor local and regional knowledge systems, encourage critical thinking grounded in cultural context, and strengthen students’ sense of identity and ethical responsibility. 
 
By offering both theoretical reflections and practical frameworks, Reviving India serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, researchers, and anyone invested in reimagining education in India. It challenges readers to appreciate how India’s indigenous wisdom can contribute to building a more inclusive, reflective, and future‑ready educational landscape—one that integrates tradition with transformation.