Centuries old traditional knowledge that has been documented in many Indian ancient manuscripts or as oral transmission is still unexplored and unused, but this knowledge holds importance in various fields of science and technology. Recognizing the need of traditional knowledge and to facilitate its dissemination to masses, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), has launched the national initiative SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) upon the call of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in August 2021, which aims to disseminate India’s scientifically validated traditional knowledge to the society. Under the SVASTIK initiative, an international conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK) is being organized biannually.

The second international conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024) is being jointly organized by CSIR-NIScPR and Gurugram University during November 13-14, 2024 at Gurugram University, Gurugram, Haryana. Through this event SVASTIK envisages bringing together international experts and researchers working in various S&T areas of traditional knowledge including agriculture, architecture, ecology & environment, education, food, health sciences, mathematics, metallurgy and other related domains.

CDTK-2024 has registered presence of renowned experts from various domains of science who will discuss about traditional knowledge systems and their potential applications in modern contexts. The inaugural session of the conference will be graced by Prof K K Aggarwal, President, South Asian University, New Delhi; Dr Shekhar C Mande, Distinguished Professor, Pune University, Former Director General CSIR and Secretary, DSIR & National President, Vijanana Bharati; Prof Dinesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Gurugram University; and Prof Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR.

Some renowned experts and keynote speakers who will be addressing the two days event include Dr A Raghu, Dy DGHS (Ayush) MoHFW; Dr Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General CCRAS; Dr N Zaheer Ahmed, Director General CCRUM; Dr N J Muthukumar, Director General CCRS; Dr Sunil S Ramteke, DDG, CCRH; Dr Kashinath Samagandi, Director, MDNIY; Dr Padma Gurmet, Director, NISR; Dr Arvind C Ranade, Director, NIF (DST); Dr Virendra M Tiwari, Director, CSIR-NEIST; Dr Sudesh Yadav, Director, CSIR-IHBT; Dr Sharad Jain, Former Director, National Institute of Hydrology; Prof Chandrabhash Narayana, Director, RCGB, Thiruvananthapuram; Dr Wend Wendland, Director, TK Division, WIPO, Geneva who will be attending the event online and many more. 

The two day event is spread into 8 themes which will discuss past, present and future aspects of traditional knowledge of various fields that can benefit humankind. The thematic areas are Agriculture and Food (Krishi evam Bhojan); Architecture (Vastukala); Chemistry and Metallurgy (Rasayan Vigyan evam Dhatukarm); Communication and Dissemination (Sanchar Evam Prasar); Education and Philosophy (Siksha evam Darshan); Health Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry (Swasthya Vigyan evam Ausadhi Rasayan Vigyan); Mathematics and Astronomy (Ganit Evam Khagol Vigyan), and Water, Ecology & Environment (Jal, Paristhitiki Evam Paryavaran).

With all these keynote speakers and important themes for traditional knowledge the event aims to spark discussions and activities to promote traditional knowledge and its application in modern context. The conference will be convened in the form of lectures, oral presentations, panel discussions, workshop, and cultural programme.

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