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
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Mar 03, 2022
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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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drkamaleshnairvv
DrKAMALESH NAIR VV 2 years 3 months ago

Traditional knowledge (TK) is knowledge, know-how, skills and practices that are developed, sustained and passed on from generation to generation within a community, often forming part of its cultural or spiritual identity.

vennela.nageswara rao
vennela.nageswara rao 2 years 3 months ago

Hon'ble prime minister sir, more prime minister kisan beneficiaries died on this crop year. Some circumstances bank accounts also closed the death persons. The land pattadar padd books up

vennela.nageswara rao
vennela.nageswara rao 2 years 3 months ago

Hon'ble prime minister sir, i am my gov follower. I am qualify the digital India quiz. So, My candidature is considering for
attending the digital India conference at Gujarat. I am not attend the conference. So please kindly consider my candidature for further any conference.thank you sir

AnuragBharadwaj_1
Anurag Bharadwaj 2 years 3 months ago

नमस्कार महोदय।
पूर्वोत्तर भारत में जितने भी ट्राइब्स है उनका कल्चर को रक्षा करना हमारा प्रधान काम होना चाहिए। हर ट्राइब का उनका अपना अपना रिचुअल्स होता है। जो हमारा सनातन धर्म ही है, लेकिन ख्रीस्त धर्म का प्रचार और प्रसार,और बांग्लादेशी मुस्लिम प्रब्रजन के कारण सब खतरे में है।
अपर से बहत राज्य इंटरनेशनल सीमा के साथ लगा हुवा है।
ये एक गंभीर बात है।
हर ट्राइब्स का संस्कृति को बचाना हमारा प्रायरिटी होना चाहिए। वहा शिक्षा, स्वास्थ और जीने का मानदंड उन्नत करना होगा।
( Lose of culture lose of identity)

Madhumita Acharjee
Madhumita Acharjee 2 years 3 months ago

Respected Sir,
I personally feel that for years we have been neglecting one major sector of society which has in depth knowledge. However, we are unable to utilise that resource. Yes, I'm mentioning our retired people and senior citizens as a whole. Today we hardly find a joint family and the depth and experience our senior citizens have is immense. Young people or children avoid spending time with them. We may pool these resources in some way so that collectively they are shared and contribute towards spreading traditions and culture to our younger generation.
Secondly, TV plays a major role in our lives. We can have a nationwide contest on Lok sangeet, Folk stories, Folk dances.
Our kids are unaware of our folklore and dances. Schools being more towards international education, kids are hardly given exposure to our traditions and practices. State-wise schools should arrange a festival to celebrate and show our Indian traditions and practices.

Lakhan Solanki_8
Lakhan Solanki 2 years 3 months ago

हमे अपने पारंपरिक ज्ञान और पद्धतियों को बचाने के लिए हमारे जो ग्रन्थ है उनका अलग अलग विद्वानों ने अलग अलग भाषा ने अलह अलग मतलब निकाला है तो हमे उन सब के विचारो को मिलना पड़ेगा , जो मुख्य ग्रन्थ है वही लोगों को बताना और समझाना होगा जिससे कि सभी के विचार एक जैसे हो एक प्रवाह में हो । हमारे गर्न्थो और इतिहास के बारे में ज्यादा से ज्यादा लिखना होगा और लोगो को बताना होगा ।

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VIKASH KUMAR 2 years 3 months ago

Adivasi culture haves even more exciting, & scientific traditions which needs awareness & support of the govt. to reach mass of people in right sense.