Preface

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Introduction

Synopsis, Key Features, Physical and Mental Benefits, Characteristics, List of Games in India’s Context, Historical and Cultural Significance

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History of Indigenous Games and Sports in Different Eras

Synopsis, History of Traditional Games in Different Eras, Pre-colonial Era, Colonial Era, Post-colonial and Contemporary Era, History of Games (Ancient Era, Medieval Era, Time of British Raj, Contemporary Era)

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Indigenous Games and Sports and their Relevancy to Present

Fundamentally cultural expressions deeply embedded, Traditional games relevancy in the present context, Objectives, Methodology, Review of Literature, Policy Achievements, Way Forward, Conclusion, Games in present context

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Significance of Indigenous Sports and Games with Necessary Paradigm Shift at School Level

Synopsis, Analytical view, Traditional Games carry immense value in different curricula, History of the games, About Indigenous Games (Varieties, Ancient India, Present Scenario), In Education System, Significance, Initiatives and Upliftment, Conclusion, Recommendations

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Promoting Indigenous Games through Different Bodies

Synopsis, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Policies and Programs and Priorities, Rural Sports Program (RSP), Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Aviyan (PYKKA), Khelo India-National Programme for Development Sport (NPDS), Sports Authority of India (SAI), Scope and Objective

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Indigenous Games and the Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

Synopsis, Analytical view on IKS, IKS as vast repository of ancient wisdom, Games and their relation in IKS, Role of Professionalism, Key Aspects of PKL’s Success, Inaugural Kho-Kho World Cup, Professional Leagues, Challenges, Strategies for Further Promotion, Conclusion

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Indigenous Games: Past and Present

Synopsis, Origin of Indigenous Games, Ancient India, Pali Literature, Yoga, Evolution of Indigenous Games, Colonial disruption and marginalization, Present revival, Recognition and relevance, Revival faces challenges, Initiatives to revive Games and Sports, Conclusion

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Origin and Status of Traditional Games in Progressive Era

Synopsis, Concept of traditional games, Existence in progressive era, Principle objectives, Study aims to explore cultural roots, Present status of regional games, Challenges, Suggestions

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Traditional and Recreational Games in India

Synopsis, Relation between traditional and recreational games, Embedded in daily life, Key aspects of recreational and traditional games, Cultural significance, Importance

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The Role of Indigenous Games in Education

Synopsis, Role in education, Immense value in education, Key aspects in education, Resource to facilitate learning in schools, Conceptualization, Technology Education (TE), Environmental Education (EE), Cultural Capital of Habitus, Knowledge in Cultural Context, Value of Game-based Learning

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Kids should Know Native Games Value and Awareness

Synopsis, Simplified version for younger audiences, Kids should know value of native games, Benefits for kids, Cognitive skill development, Full body workout, Natural exposure, Mental resilience, Cultural awareness, Top Ten Indoor Games, Top Ten Outdoor Games, Holistic Development, In Modern Life

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Role of Indigenous Games in India’s Culture and Heritage

Synopsis, More than rural amusements, Part of culture and heritage, Healthy development, Life skills and social relationships, Entertainment and memories, Appreciating environment, Conclusion

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Indigenous Sports of N-E India: A Cultural Legacy

Synopsis, Analytical view, Sports in N-E India, Significance, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim

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World Indigenous Games

Synopsis, About World Indigenous Games, WIG: brief sketch, Indigenous groups globally, Global platform, Characteristics, Cultural significance, History, Events and Competitions, Traditional World Games, Participating Countries, List of World Indigenous Games, Significance, First-ever WIG in Brazil, Preservation and promotion, Rules of a few World Indigenous Games

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Indigenous Games and Sports, Selected from Regions all over India

Synopsis, India’s cultural mosaic, Different games and their characteristics

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Indigenous Sports and Games at the Crossroads

Synopsis, Why at crossroads, Traditional games dwindling, Revival possibilities, New challenges, Opportunities, Comprehensive approach, Globalization and modernization, Efforts to revitalize

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Promotion and Preservation

Synopsis, Steps for promotion and preservation, Government initiatives, Social cohesion, Components, Purpose, Khelo India programme, Significance, Conclusion

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Concluding Remarks

Synopsis, Globalization and rapid modernization, Cultural artifacts, Importance in physical education, Significance of indigenous games, Cultural, historical and educational value, Conclusion

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