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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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Krishan Gopal Maheshwari
Krishan Gopal Maheshwari 4 years 4 months ago
1) Please provide Positive Protection by enacting laws, rules & regulations,access & benefits sharing provisions, royalties etc cor both TK ( traditional knowledge) & TCE ( traditional cultural expressions). These should be over & above any IP ( intellectual property rights) as IPR is based on individual property rights while TK and TCE are larger collective communities. 2) Please provide Defense Mechanism with steps taken to prevent acquisition of intellectual property rights over traditional knowledge. 2) Please develop the elements of sui generic systems meaning right prohibiting the extraction or re-utilization of any database in which there has been substantial investment (monetary or non monetary) in obtaining, verifying or presenting the data contents. Please also modify existing IPR regime by accommodating unique characteristics of TK/TCE with policy requirements, beneficiaries & examine the concept of equitable sharing principles with prior informed consent & customary law.
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TUSHAR Deo
TUSHAR Deo 4 years 4 months ago
If we want to spread our Indian traditions to the whole world, we have to bring forward the true history of our India. 90% of the world's inventions are in India. But these discoveries have been kept secret by the British. We request the government to find out the evidence of this discovery and share the true history with the people. Only then will the knowledge and traditions of our country reach the whole world and the country will be truly prosperous.
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Raghavendran V
Raghavendran V 4 years 4 months ago
During Cultural Exchange programs between 2 countries artists should be given with an event promoting the traditions. This will promote more about our Traditions to other countries. Tradition Mela can be organised in each states with stalls where participants from other states display their traditional food items, clothing materials, and books on the local traditions. Inter State competition among school and College students with prizes will encourage them to learn more about the traditions. All libraries should have all the books related to tradition and practices. A food mela across India where all traditional food items are sold. A dedicated website teaching prepation of traditional food items will be very helpful for youngsters. Documentaries in which Aged and experienced people narrating the traditions and practices they follow has to be released. So that next generation will continue to follow them. We have lost many such things as there is no documents about them. Jai Hind.
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TarushiBeria
TarushiBeria 4 years 4 months ago
After the British era, Indians have forgotten their actual identity. They keep running behind the English knowledge, and are not focusing on the knowledge we actually have. In our knowledge, much more things are present as compared to that of the English knowledge. Infact, the Britishers use the Ved and Bhagwatgeeta to enhance their knowledge, then why shouldn't us do it??
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CHINMAY KUMAR CHOUDHURY
CHINMAY KUMAR CHOUDHURY 4 years 4 months ago
To instil confidence in society through the following : 1. Execution of creative ideas 2. Innovative skills 3. Effective education in all schools, colleges 4. Public awareness programs 5. Painting in public places
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Shashindren Govindan Pulincholi
Shashindren Govindan Pulincholi 4 years 5 months ago
To instil confidence in society through:- Education in schools and colleges. Seminars,events and programmes. Acts,theatre and public awareness. Songs and jingles. Public paintings,posters and wall paintings Creativity and innovative ideas. To showcase its relevant benefits.
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