ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Man-Making and Nation-Building: Vivekananda’s Educational Vision in Today’s India

Man-Making and Nation-Building: Vivekananda’s Educational Vision in Today’s India examines the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s ideas in contemporary Indian education. Vivekananda believed that true education should develop character, self-confidence, moral values, and spiritual strength, which he described as “man-making.” It focuses on understanding concepts such as man-making education, value-based learning, and nation-building as proposed by Swami Vivekananda, and relates them to present educational realities. The research design used in this study is qualitative and descriptive-analytical. The study is based entirely on secondary sources, including: books and writings of Swami Vivekananda, educational philosophies and commentaries, government policy documents (especially NEP 2020), research journals, articles, theses, and reports related to education and values. The collected data will be analysed using content analysis, comparative analysis and thematic analysis. Vivekananda’s vision helps balance modern scientific and technical education with moral, spiritual, and cultural values—making education a true force for national development and human welfare. It concludes that Vivekananda’s vision remains highly relevant for modern India.