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The integration of traditional knowledge within the digital age under the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 presents a transformative opportunity to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural heritage while enhancing educational outcomes. NEP 2020 emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern technological advancements, fostering a holistic and inclusive learning environment. This paper explores the possibilities of integrating traditional knowledge—such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedic mathematics, Sanskrit, and indigenous arts—into digital platforms, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and relevance in contemporary education. The study examines various digital interventions, including e-learning platforms like SWAYAM, DIKSHA, and NPTEL, and the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain in safeguarding and disseminating traditional knowledge. It underscores the prospective advantages of this integration, such as improved accessibility, skill enhancement, and career prospects, especially in rural regions. Furthermore, the study delineates significant obstacles, including the digital divide, insufficient multilingual content, cultural insensitivity, and opposition from conventional educational institutions. The paper also addresses strategic measures to address these challenges, such as creating multilingual digital content, redesigning curricula to integrate traditional knowledge, enhancing educators’ capacity, and promoting public-private partnerships for sustainable knowledge dissemination. The results underscore the necessity of harmonizing tradition with modernity, guaranteeing that traditional knowledge systems retain their relevance while aiding India’s aspiration to become a worldwide knowledge center. The incorporation of traditional knowledge in the digital era, in accordance with NEP 2020, can foster a culturally enriched, innovative, and future-ready educational framework that empowers learners with a profound comprehension of their heritage and equips them with the requisite skills for the changing job market.