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Share inputs to instil confidence in society about our traditional knowledge and practices

Share inputs to instil confidence in society about our traditional knowledge and practices
Start Date :
Mar 03, 2022
Last Date :
Aug 31, 2022
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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India has a rich legacy of practices and knowledge touching different spheres of life and a scientific heritage traversing various Science & Technology (S&T) domains. The ...

India has a rich legacy of practices and knowledge touching different spheres of life and a scientific heritage traversing various Science & Technology (S&T) domains. The traditional knowledge of India is available in various forms such as classical texts, manuscripts and/or as oral communication that has been passed on over thousands of years. This valuable knowledge is often part of our daily practices as well. Some of the traditional practices are livelihood means of the concerned knowledge holders. Our traditional practices exist in synergy between human needs and nature, often balancing resources and requirements in a local context. However, with time, India’s Traditional Knowledge Systems are eroding rapidly, and the nation has also been witnessing erosion in people’s faith towards our traditional knowledge. A grave concern is the mindless attitude of some to mimic non-Indian cultures and disdain for our traditions. It’s important to recognize that traditional heritage is an integral part of any country’s development and progression. This calls for necessary attention and action from the concerned stakeholders in the country to build further on our scientific inheritance. Only a well-informed and balanced society can drive the advancement of the country.

Under the visionary leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister and President, CSIR Society, Shri Narendra Modi, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is spearheading the efforts to collaborate with the relevant partners from across the country and implement the national initiative SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) for communicating India’s traditional knowledge to the society. CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) is the nodal organization to implement this national initiative.

The prime mission of the initiative is to conserve scientifically validated traditional practices, and instil confidence in citizens regarding the scientific values of our traditional knowledge/practices.

We invite the suggestions of academicians, researchers, subject-matter experts, students, NGOs, and the public on how to instil confidence in society about our traditional knowledge and practices. This will help us in our mission to inculcate a scientific temper and instil confidence in citizens by stimulating the Science-Scientist-Society connect towards our traditional knowledge and practices.

Click here to read more about the SVASTIK Initiative of CSIR-NIScPR. (PDF 1519 KB)
Or visit the website - https://niscpr.res.in/nationalmission/svastik

How much are you aware of our traditional knowledge and practices? Participate in MyGov quiz and check your awareness of the traditional knowledge of India. Quiz Link: https://quiz.mygov.in/quiz/quiz-on-indian-traditional-knowledge/

The last date to share your ideas and suggestions is 31st August 2022.

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S DHANASEKARAN
S DHANASEKARAN 4 years 3 months ago
Eternal living is the highest achievement mankind can achieve. Thera are scientific paths laid by our Ancestors and clearly in particularly Saint Vallalar alias Ramalinga Adigalar has proven this through his life. The concept of eternal living is scientific and need not confuse it with religious framework. It can be attained by all human beings if they approach scientifically. This science of eternalness should be taught to all students.
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Shaunak Chakraborty
Shaunak Chakraborty 4 years 3 months ago
The festival of temples are entertainment and economic activity besides spiritual gain The temple festival are conducted for minimum ten days In these days around temple various temporary shops are develop These Shop sold toy kitchen ware snacks and so many things These vendor get good profit They sell their products and go manufacturing the product for the next festival It is labour oriented and business development
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Shaunak Chakraborty
Shaunak Chakraborty 4 years 3 months ago
By including yogic practices in its purest form to students. It will make them to walk the right path automatically. Change education system. Take guidance from enlightened beings or yogis who can create a middle path. Best of both world- modern technology and ancient yogic practices. If Yogic practice can change me. I am sure they will change future generations too.
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Shaunak Chakraborty
Shaunak Chakraborty 4 years 3 months ago
Our ancestors and Rishies had practiced Mudras and slokas for various health issues and to lead happy , healthy and peaceful life. There are 100s of mudras for various problems and health issues. But unfortunately they are all forgotten. But just as yoga is given a rebirth, other ancient practices like chanting various slokas and practicing mudras need to be promoted widely. To begin with this can be started in all high schools with one hour per week . I am sure at least the next generation will be able to reap the benefit of these ancient practices. Regards
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Mohan
Mohan 4 years 3 months ago
Mr. Prime Minister, Our ancestors and Rishies had practiced Mudras and slokas for various health issues and to lead happy , healthy and peaceful life. There are 100s of mudras for various problems and health issues. But unfortunately they are all forgotten. But just as yoga is given a rebirth, other ancient practices like chanting various slokas and practicing mudras need to be promoted widely. To begin with this can be started in all high schools with one hour per week . I am sure at least the next generation will be able to reap the benefit of these ancient practices. Regards
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Shaunak Chakraborty 4 years 3 months ago
Our country is blessed with great traditional knowledge and practices from ancient time. From sages to ordinary people are sources of such great knowledge. Most of these knowledges are also scientifically proven in modern times. But a major portion of such ancient knowledge is still remaining in our Vedas, Upanishads, manuscripts classical texts etc. as undiscovered or unused. So it is advisable that the Government should take initiatives to bring such knowledge in to the light and also plan and execute ways to ensure its practical application for the benefit and betterment of the society as a whole and the general public. People should be educated and made aware of such great knowledge and traditions which will ultimately help in making them proud about our great country. It will definitely help in improving the confidence of general public on our traditional knowledge and practices.
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Shaunak Chakraborty
Shaunak Chakraborty 4 years 3 months ago
Some Traditional Festivals have unique Environmental and Scientific Values. One Such was the TRaditional Ganesh Chathurthi Festival in South India. Here unlike the rest of the country, Traditionally, Only Clay Ganesha is used for the Pooja. Atleast until 50 Years ago, This Ganesha was Hand made and there is an environmental reason behind it. In the Villages, This encouraged the villagers to not only showcase theoir artistic skills, but also to take clay from the local Wells/ Ponds/ Lakes or Rivers, in turn helping in removing silt as a collective step by the society. This clay was then used in making Ganesha and praying. Removing the Clay during that part of the year will help in ensuring that the next rainfall, can fill these tanks/ ponds and will cause lesser floods (and it is considered the rains will come post Ganesh Chathurthi).
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Anu Kushwaha
Anu Kushwaha 4 years 3 months ago
By including yogic practices in its purest form to students. It will make them to walk the right path automatically. Change education system. Take guidance from enlightened beings or yogis who can create a middle path. Best of both world- modern technology and ancient yogic practices. If Yogic practice can change me. I am sure they will change future generations too.
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Sreekanth Gopalakrishnan Nair
Sreekanth Gopalakrishnan Nair 4 years 3 months ago
Our country is blessed with great traditional knowledge and practices from ancient time. From sages to ordinary people are sources of such great knowledge. Most of these knowledges are also scientifically proven in modern times. But a major portion of such ancient knowledge is still remaining in our Vedas, Upanishads, manuscripts classical texts etc. as undiscovered or unused. So it is advisable that the Government should take initiatives to bring such knowledge in to the light and also plan and execute ways to ensure its practical application for the benefit and betterment of the society as a whole and the general public. People should be educated and made aware of such great knowledge and traditions which will ultimately help in making them proud about our great country. It will definitely help in improving the confidence of general public on our traditional knowledge and practices.
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Raj Bijalwan
Raj Bijalwan 4 years 3 months ago
Efforts should be made to introduce certificate courses in vedas and other traditional knowledge. This will instill curiosity among the youth. Further, youth should be involved to put forth traditional knowledge and practices.
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