Abstract The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes transforming India’s teacher education system to make it holistic, value-based, and rooted in the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). This paper explores how the NEP 2020 envisions integrating IKS into teacher education to promote cultural awareness, ethical values, and experiential learning. Using descriptive and analytical methods, it examines policy frameworks, institutional roles, and pedagogical innovations. Findings reveal that integrating IKS can help teachers blend traditional wisdom with modern pedagogy, fostering holistic learning. However, challenges such as limited faculty training, lack of standardized curriculum, and inadequate resources hinder full implementation. The paper concludes with recommendations for capacity-building, curriculum redesign, and research to strengthen IKS in teacher education.