64 Kalas Enhance Vocational Development And Employability Through Multi-Skilling
                     64 Kalas Enhance Vocational 
Development And Employability 
Through Multi-Skilling
Chaitanya Kumari
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64 kalas in Bharat, 64 kala in ancient India, hindu 
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Traditional skill sets have reached their limits and in the current times, the need for a 
varied skill set is both pressing and mandatory. The 64 Kalas System extends such a 
notion of skill development to high level serving as a true reflection of Indian 
culture, the art and wisdom enshrined within. While the 64 Kalas are culturally 
associated with the fine arts, it is important to note that they include not just artistic 
talents, but also vocational skills that ease the chances of employment.
However, the Western education system introduced many aspects which have made 
and continue to make, it difficult to conserve and appreciate these delicate 
masterpieces and branches of art. This article examines the relationship between fine 
arts and vocational training, and how multi-skilling would help people during such 
harsh competition in job markets. Furthermore, it discusses the effects of Western 
education on indigenous knowledge systems, and the impacts of colonialism on 
oriental systems up to the present day.
Origins and Significance of the 64 Kalas
The 64 kalas, which were adopted in ancient Indian society, are more precisely 64 
arts or skills and it shows that those arts and skills comprise numerous talents and 
abilities. They were regarded as of utmost importance in the earlier days and were 
bound to be possessed by an individual aiming to
express his ability in all the domains effectively. These arts were in great demand 
and promoted because of their role in self-enhancement and improvement of 
individuals. However, they were not restricted to practical aspects only but also 
helped in providing growth in an individual’s spirituality and intelligence.
Significance of Multi-Skilling in Vocational Development
Multi-skilling is the ability to obtain and perfect new skills, especially those beyond 
the primary field of expertise. At present, multi-skilling is seen in the context of 
changing job roles and responsibilities within the current market. It is viewed as 
improving productivity and creating new possibilities in terms of career growth. 
Endorsing multi-skilling for vocational purposes makes it easier for the stakeholders 
to be active and aggressive. This is because the populations in question understand 
how to change and adapt to different roles, industries, and challenges through the 
change of skills thus, promoting adaptability, resistance, and self-development.
The 64 Kalas encompass a wide range of capacities that can be exercised in 
numerous careers and sectors. Be it in art, construction, or any other skill such as 
writing or managing, knowing the 64 Kalas allows one to follow many career paths 
and pursue many opportunities. Knowing how to do all 64 Talas not only shows that 
there is competency in many areas but most importantly shows that there is interest 
in self-improvement. Employers look for people whose skills can be very different 
as they allow flexibility with regard to the kinds of tasks being performed and such 
people are ready to fight new hurdles.
Strategies for Integrating 64 Kalas into Vocational Training
For vocational training purposes, the 64 Kalas can be adapted by integrating 
traditional skills with modern ones, guided by the efforts of curriculum designers. 
This is possible by taking a few steps backward in time after walking a few steps 
forward. Students can therefore be equipped with skills that are relevant and are 
needed in the job market. Schools can also use workshops, internships, and 
interdisciplinary projects to produce versatile practitioners. It is desirable that classic 
and work-related skills are nurtured with family and external support provided while 
also engaging the child in the profession through various activities or projects.
Impact of Western Education on Traditional Knowledge
The introduction of Western education was detrimental to traditional knowledge 
especially that of the 64 Kalas. There are historical examples of how new ‘Western 
education’ offered new knowledge that was not fit to the all-embracing systems of 
knowledge; this led to a reduction in the use and the conservation of these systems of 
ancient art. Another consequence of differences in the orientations of education 
systems: while the 64 Kalas concept is healthy in its rich and diverse practice, the 
Western system sidelined them and left them to languish.
Colonial Supremacy and Oriental Systems
The age of colonial rule was characterized by the progressive belittlement of 
knowledge, including the 64 Kalas, from the East as the ‘Western’ colonialists 
advanced their worldviews and levels of education. This cultural dominance resulted 
in the modification of native practices and the introduction of Western forms of 
thought to Eastern practices. It is this understanding of resisting colonial suppression 
that places the difficulties in understanding why the 64 Kalas are being encouraged 
and developed as they perform a central role in conservational efforts in the present 
and the future.
Conclusion
In envisioning a future where traditional wisdom thrives alongside modernity, 
potential strategies for reclaiming and revitalizing the 64 Kalas in contemporary 
society come to the forefront. Embracing innovative approaches, fostering 
intergenerational dialogue, and integrating traditional arts and skills into 
educational curricula are key steps toward ensuring the enduring legacy of these 
invaluable cultural treasures.
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