Bridging Tradition and Practice: A Handbook for IKS Integration in Higher Education is a comprehensive handbook that brings the depth and richness of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into the heart of higher education. Designed for educators, teacher trainees, curriculum developers, and policy practitioners, this book offers both conceptual clarity and practical tools to meaningfully integrate IKS with contemporary academic frameworks. The volume begins by introducing the ethos of Indian Knowledge Systems?its notions, salient features and significance for modern education?before exploring key philosophical foundations such as Jnana, Vijnana, Dharma and Moksha. It traces the pedagogical traditions of ancient learning centers like Nalanda and Takshashila, highlighting lessons for today's classrooms and examines how IKS aligns with holistic education models, constructivist approaches and the Sustainable Development Goals. With a strong focus on curriculum design and teacher preparation, the handbook provides strategies for building culturally responsive, multidisciplinary and bilingual learning experiences, as well as sample unit planners to translate theory into practice. It also addresses digital frontiers?covering preservation of IKS, AI-powered pedagogy and ethical issues in virtual learning?while situating Indian frameworks within global indigenous knowledge discourses. Supported by case studies, activities and policy perspectives aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, this book bridges tradition and modernity, philosophy and practice, ensuring that Indian Knowledge Systems find a living place in higher education.