Knowledge is socially constructed, culturally transmitted, and historically situated. In the field of knowledge and curriculum, an important distinction is made between local knowledge and universal knowledge. This differentiation helps curriculum planners decide what kind of knowledge should be included in educational institutions and how it should be presented to learners. Local knowledge refers to the knowledge developed within a particular community, region, or culture. It emerges from lived experiences, traditions, practices, and interactions with the immediate environment. It is often transmitted orally across generations and is deeply rooted in specific social and ecological contexts. Local knowledge is contextual, practical, and closely connected to the daily life of people. For example, indigenous farmers in Rajasthan possess detailed knowledge about traditional water conservation methods such as johads and baoris. This knowledge is based on generations of observation of rainfall patterns, soil conditions, and climate. Similarly, tribal communities in North-East India have traditional medicinal knowledge about local