The current education system focuses on improving learning outcomes. learners construct new things and skills to solve more complex problems. Nowadays, learners encounter various issues in their day-to-day life. critical and creative thinking is an essential part of resolving problems effectively. India’s National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) emphasizes the importance of incorporating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into the educational framework to promote comprehensive, relevant, and meaningful learning. This paper introduces IKS not just as an archive of old knowledge but as a living intellectual framework that encourages questioning, ethical reasoning, and creative problem-solving. The project investigates the role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in enhancing creative problem-solving abilities in primary and higher education, using classical literature, Indigenous science, traditional crafts, environmental practices, and community-based knowledge as foundational sources. The paper also looked at how NEP 2020 supports new policies, curriculum changes, and new ways of teaching that encourage cross-disciplinary learning, hands-on experience, systematic thinking, and community engagement. The paper explores how the deliberate inclusion of Indian knowledge systems in contemporary education can enhance learners' critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, thereby preparing them to tackle complex real-world problems effectively.