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

Start Date :

Mar 03, 2022

Last Date :

Aug 31, 2022

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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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TONUSREE CHATTERJEE 4 years 6 months ago

It is sad to see that Indian only pay heed to their own traditional practices when they are adopted or applauded by foreigners. We Indians need to instill confidence in our own tradition without feeling shame of fearing that one will be labeled as an outdated person etc. First we need to really respect ourselves, give ourselves the respect and care that we deserve. Next, we need to adopt the traditional practices ourselves and confirm the benefits they offer. Only then, we will be able to teach them to our children and champion for our traditional practices to the world.

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Shivam Mishra 4 years 6 months ago

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Amritabharti 4 years 6 months ago

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ASHWANI KUMAR 4 years 6 months ago

Sir, We would make necessary changes in syllabus of our education system immediately. Fake glorifications of invaders diverted conscience of adolescent students. Even if we want to promote patroitism, the govt may move forthwith to implement NEP. We are not understanding why govt make unnecessary delay to revise syllabus of education system. It is the base of our tradition, culture and patriotism. Moreover, if we want to connect tradition with scientific source accordingly then govt should move towards it.

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Jaideep Chatterjee 4 years 6 months ago

The Treasury of traditional art, skill and the knowledge acquired from the first primary learning through the use of an individual experimental procedure conducted and maintained by our ancestors yet not been utilised like methods imported from other countries. The value of clay potters, their role in the maintenance of the hygienic condition and on the preservation of taste of the food or water have never been able to made an positive impact on the next generation of the country. Similarly, we are ignoring in adopting the techniques of irrigation under minimum rain falls as did by the the farmers of Jharkhand, Bidharva, Telangana or in the terrain of chambals. We can change the face of Rann of Kutch, the landscape of the entire Jharkhand and Bundelkhand by making a dense wall of the green forest through the same technique being practised by locals on their field. The land abandoned after excavation of the minerals must be adopted as the source of fisheries as a community agricultur.

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A M M Fozlay Jahan Barbhuiya 4 years 6 months ago

My dear PM and gov. Traditional knowledge nd practice refer to: knowledge and practices passed down from the genaration to genaration that from part of Tradition or heritage indegenus Communities, knowledge and practices for which indegenus Communities act as the guardians or Custodians, The type of knowledge that is considered with in this scope includes:: Knowledge about the medicinal properties or effect of flura & fauna. knowledge about hunting or fishing techniques. thankd

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Manjula Jocky Chougale 4 years 6 months ago

sir traditional one best costume comparing other countries Indian dressing code is identities sir our 31 stets different types of dress sir ther are so many different styles. I love my India. sir we proved feel .

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syam 4 years 6 months ago

परम्परागत ज्ञान सम्पदा के लिए ज्ञान मित्र नियुक्त करे जाए।

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InderPalSingh 4 years 6 months ago

SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) is an excellent initiative. There is an enormous amount of traditional knowledge locked in the practices, stories and books. The first step should be to capture this knowledge in an accessible knowledge- base. Then, studies should be conducted in the promising knowledge candidates. No doubt, there would be successful studies that could benefit a large number of citizens of India. Such studies should be peer reviewed and highlighted in the media. The process is laborious and time-consuming but potentially rewarding.

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sangubhotlapragynanalakshmi 4 years 6 months ago

MEDITATION /DHYANAM: 1)Meditation is scientifically approved treditional practice. 2)No age limits. 3)Keeps the mind fresh and helps to improve concentration power . Also helps to control emotions. 4)Now in busy schedule no one spends time for it. 5)We dont need much time, just spend 30 minutes and notice the change.

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