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News: The first day of the 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) was inaugurated on 2 November 2026.
About 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
- It is a biennial international conference organised under the SVASTIK initiative to promote traditional knowledge.
- Organised by: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) is organising the conference.
- Origin: The conference series began with CDTK-2023, held in 2023 in New Delhi.
- The second edition, CDTK-2024, was jointly organised by CSIR-NIScPR and Gurugram University in 2024.
- Venue: The third edition is being held in November 2026 at CSIR-NPL, New Delhi.
- Objective: The conference aims to bring together national and international experts and researchers to share knowledge and experiences on traditional knowledge and its communication and dissemination.
- Key Features:
- Knowledge Dissemination: Scientifically validated Indian traditional knowledge and practices are communicated through digital and print media in Indian and foreign languages.
- Areas of Discussion: The conference covers traditional knowledge related to medicine, agriculture, cuisine, metallurgy, architecture, mathematics, ecology, environment and education.
- Participation: Scholars, practitioners, cultural ambassadors, traditional knowledge holders and grassroots innovators are expected to share their insights and experiences on traditional knowledge systems and their modern applications.
About the SVASTIK Initiative
- SVASTIK stands for Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge.
- Launch: The initiative was launched in August 2021 by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR)
- Objective: It aims to conserve traditional knowledge, promote scientific temper and build citizens’ confidence in its scientific value.
- Communication: It shares scientifically validated Indian traditional knowledge and practices through digital and print media in Indian and foreign languages.
