International Journal of Research Studies in Education
Special Luminary Issue
2025
Volume 14 Issue 4
Available Online: 20 February 2025
Author/s:
Mochahary, Rakesh
International Studies, Political Science and History, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (rakeshmochahary@res.christuniversity.in)
Abstract:
Peace education, a powerful tool in fostering global and regional peace, plays a crucial role in promoting democratic principles. The war and conflict that have brought crises in the environment, economy, and inequality, as well as education on peace, act as a pioneering instrument to address the cause and effect of conflict. The Indian government’s Ministry of Education (MoE) has been working to reform the curriculum’s designs to promote peace principles. The intricacy of India’s varied communities and ethnic groupings, however, continues to make it difficult to address the socioeconomic, cultural, and political situations unique to each group. More than 200 communities have been established in Northeast India, prone to ethnic strife because of cultural and other socioeconomic differences. Since India’s independence, the area has seen ethnic conflict as every tribe and indigenous community has demanded identity and autonomy. India faced problems as a result of its diversified cultures and traditions of communities demanding recognition of identity. “Peace Education” is the one easy fix. A culture of peace is built on the beliefs and mindsets of its members. In the field of education, teachers serve as peacebuilders. So, what makes peace education special? Why should we not limit our perspectives and compulsive students to adopt new ones? This study will examine the ethnic conflict in the Northeast and how peace education might support democratic and non-discriminatory principles through various programs. In order to resolve ethnic violence in the region, peace education can support democratic individual perspectives, social inclusion, and community empowerment, as demonstrated by the body of research and thorough data now available. It also demonstrates the need for peace education to create a sustainable future.
Keywords: peace education, ethnic strife, future sustainability, Northeast India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25839
Cite this article:
Mochahary, R. (2025). The role of peace education in mitigating ethnic conflict in Northeast India. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(4), 109-118. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25839