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@article{190292,
        author = {Dr. Kamlesh R. Kihala},
        title = {Cultural Heritage, Global Citizenship, and the Human-Centric Role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education in the Context of NEP 2020},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {300-304},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190292},
        abstract = {The National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020) represents a paradigmatic shift in India’s higher education landscape by advocating a holistic, inclusive, and future-oriented educational framework. Central to this policy vision is the integration of Indian cultural heritage, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and Global Citizenship Education (GCED) with emerging digital technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). This paper critically examines the role of AI as a human-centric enabler in fostering cultural consciousness, ethical reasoning, epistemic justice, and global responsibility within higher education institutions. Employing a qualitative policy analysis and thematic literature synthesis, the study draws upon national policy documents, international frameworks, and interdisciplinary scholarly research. The analysis reveals that AI can significantly enhance culturally responsive pedagogy, multilingual access, personalized learning, preservation of cultural heritage, and global academic collaboration. However, the paper cautions that uncritical adoption of AI risks exacerbating digital inequality, cultural homogenization, algorithmic bias, and epistemic dominance. The study argues that a human-centered, ethically governed, and culturally sensitive AI framework—anchored in constitutional values and aligned with NEP 2020 objectives—is essential for realizing the transformative potential of higher education. The paper concludes with policy implications and future research directions relevant to policymakers, educators, and higher education institutions.},
        keywords = {NEP 2020; Higher Education; Cultural Heritage; Global Citizenship; Artificial Intelligence; Human-Centric AI; Indian Knowledge Systems},
        month = {},
        }