Artificial Intelligence as a Pedagogical Tool for Teaching Swachhta and Indian Knowledge Systems in Higher Education

Deeply ingrained in ancient scriptures, cultural customs, and moral behavior, swachhta has
been an essential part of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). Indian society has always been
shaped by ideas of cleanliness, communal duty, environmental harmony, and purity.
However, these indigenous values frequently continue to be isolated from current learners
in higher education, who are increasingly impacted by digital learning methods. In this
regard, artificial intelligence (AI) shows itself to be a strong teaching tool that can connect
conventional knowledge with contemporary teaching methods. The use of artificial
intelligence in teaching Swachhta and Indian knowledge systems in higher education is
examined in this study. It looks at how AI-powered resources including learning
management systems, digital archives, intelligent tutoring programs, and interactive
customized apps might improve comprehension and applicability of Swachhta-related ideas
derived from Indian customs. The paper examines the educational potential of AI in valuebased education using a descriptive and analytical methodology based on secondary
sources like articles and journals. The study makes the case that, when applied morally and
carefully, AI broadens the scope and influence of traditional knowledge rather than replacing
it. Higher education institutions can encourage sustainable living, cultural awareness, and
responsible citizenship among students by fusing AI with indigenous educational ideals.
The study comes to the conclusion that, in the current educational environment, AI-enabled
pedagogy might be extremely significant for maintaining, promoting, and reviving Indian
Knowledge Systems associated to Swachhta.