The studies under the Traditional Knowledge Division aim to explore the contemporary relevance of our traditional knowledge system in the context of health, agriculture, environment, education and various facets that are covered under the rubric of sustainability. Along with exploring how our science and technology systems are influenced by traditional knowledge; the Division also aims to explore the interfaces between traditional knowledge and informal innovation, Indian philosophy among others.
This Division is actively involved in creating a strong base for documenting; validating and communicating scientifically validated Indian traditional knowledge to the society. The Pan-India CSIR initiative #SVASTIK on “Communicating India’s Scientifically Validated Traditional Knowledge to the Society” is the key highlight of the Division. The Division also focuses on a strong outreach to various stakeholders including school/college going children, academicians, science communicators and policymakers.
The Division proudly boasts the successful organisation of an international conference on ‘Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2023)” and a national workshop on “Role of taxonomical identification and authentication of plants and crude drugs in traditional medicine and research” in February 2023.
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The group aims to emerge as a leader in communication and dissemination of Indian traditional knowledge at national and international level.
