The rapid and unprecedented changes being observed in all spheres of life in the 21st century are posing enormous challenges to the traditional ways of education. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it gives rise to a wide range of opportunities and challenges. Our education system must swiftly evolve to be able to inculcate 21st century skills to help students not just to survive but to thrive in such an environment. The higher education system needs to become more socially responsible and help to develop a knowledge society which can drive development through social and technological innovations in a sustainable manner. As the central objective of the Undergraduate Curriculum the Government of Kerala has envisioned building of a strong knowledge society which can help develop and sustain a knowledge economy.