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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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Shrishail Math
Shrishail Math 4 years 3 months ago
To avoid the corruption make government jobs6unattractive, remove all facilities make private sector attractive and install stringent regulation, control and monitoring regulations, on other hand make all government jobs as term based jobs, except highly skill based, all remaining jobs made one family one government job for 5 years in their age group of 20-55
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markwilkinson
markwilkinson 4 years 3 months ago
I believe that some Indian traditions need to be preserved as they have become foundations of how people behave today. If there are practices that are unique yet harmless, it can be taught to children at schools. What about old games that stimulate physical activity?
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markwilkinson
markwilkinson 4 years 3 months ago
I agree with the previous commenter that most of India’s epics should be reprinted and retold at school. India has a collection of wonderful stories that people from other parts of the world are interested in learning. It might also provide clues as to how Indian society evolved throughout its history.
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Srikar Srivatsa Dahagam
Srikar Srivatsa Dahagam 4 years 3 months ago
(1) Starting BA/B.Tech/Bsc courses in weaving,Yoga,Culture,classical texts,Upanishads,Classical music,Classical instruments in all IIT's/IIM's/Medical colleges/NIFT/NID/NSD(national school of drama) as compulsory electives which has 5 credits. (2) Projects in class 10 or 12 board practicals should be on topics related to either Vedas or Haridasa Literature or Carnatic Music or ancient texts. It should be either a presentation or a video made by them. (3) In Desh Stack-e-portal, compulsory courses on traditional knowledge systems. (4) Movies based on ancient literature needs to be promoted & made by NSD Students.
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Rachaita Mukherjee
Rachaita Mukherjee 4 years 3 months ago
The government must take innovative steps to bring our traditional practices back in action by rewarding people in small ways. By doing so they can enhance their creativity skills and make India proud of its legacy . I would also like to add that Government of India must introduce Sanatana Dharama which was our oldest of all cultures as a part of Vedic Civilization, it could be taught in schools as a subject so that children can discover their spiritual selves properly as well as can improve the economic development of India and around the world. Jai Hind
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Ashoka John
Ashoka John 4 years 3 months ago
Corruption has become so deep rooted in our society, even though India is a religious country. It is important to re-introduce the teachings of Bhagavad Gita in our society to build confidence and discipline among the people. Special emphasis should be made on certain teachings of Gita like service without rewards, control of greed and desires, mediation and yoga. A special speech by the PM on the ills of corruption in our society by invoking Gita to both public and officials would help. The younger generation should be encouraged, trained and incentivized to serve in the public office and drive a corruption free society.
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Khanindra Talukdar
Khanindra Talukdar 4 years 3 months ago
Dear Prime Minister, First of all I congratulate you for creating a vibe among the indian citizens to love our country and to become self dependent. I am from Assam and worked for 13 years in indian Air Force and now working in a degree college in the post of Associated professor. Assamese culture is known for its Sattriya dance and knowledge propounded and propagated by Srimanta Sankadeva and his followers in the 15th century, which unitef various caste and creed of the eastern region. Giving up all vedic culture like yagna, puja, sacrifice of animals, Sankardev taught us only reciting Harinaam. Now in the name of Sanatan Dharma many people trying to proselytise vedic rituals. It has hurt most of the Assamese people. Most people seem criticizing your government in social media. Let us retain the sanctity of EkaSararan Harinaam Dharma.
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