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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
Start Date :
Mar 03, 2022
Last Date :
Aug 31, 2022
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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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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Aarush Dua
Aarush Dua 2 years 9 months ago

Respected Mr Modi I am Vinod Dua son of India from Panchkula Haryana and want to share that I am working or not Life skills and soft skills along with vocational skills and professional development which countries our Indian culture and methodologies adopted in ancient times which can help anybody in India or abroad show that they can learn moral values and Basic a sense of life which can help them build a strong career in adverse and tough circumstances I have written a book name you can do it I want to add or that book to you and share I my views on how we can make made In India sell all over the world and on in dollars and bring Indian Rupee up without with full respect to foreign currencies and countries jaihind my number is 7986 3946 33 I am in New Delhi today along with my son I would appreciate your call and by tomorrow today evening we will go back to Chandigarh thank you sir Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Bheru Singh Gehlot
Bheru Singh Gehlot 2 years 9 months ago

नमस्ते जी सा
मौसम के अनुसार खाना बनाये और उसमे डालने वाले मसाले भोजन मे मौसम के अनुसार ही डाले जैसे नीबू दही अमचूर। जिससे भोजन ज्यादा समय तक चले।
हिंदुस्तान के महिने वैशाख जेयठ आशाढ सावन भादवे आदी, के अनुसार पानी दुध दही भोजन और आवासीय क्षेत्र के साथ चले समय का अनुसरण करते हुए सभी मौसम का प्रभाव को समझे।

dineshshringi_1
Dinesh Shringi 2 years 9 months ago

कुशल गृहिणी महंगाई को कम करने के लिए एक प्रबल भूमिका निभा सकती है। अधिकतर घरों में महिलाएं रसोई बनाती है एवं घर के उपयोग में आने वाली हर खाद्य वस्तुओं का नियंत्रण करती है। यदि घर की महिलाएं जितना आवश्यक हो उतना ही खाना बनाए और स्वादिष्ट बनाए तो खाना बचेगा नही और बेकार भी नही होगा। घर में खाना रुचि वाला व सीमित बनाया जाए तो लोगों की बाहर का खाने के प्रति रुचि कम होगी तथा पैसा भी बचेगा। अनावश्यक खाना घर में पैसा तथा बीमारियों की वजह बनती है।।।मेरी सभी महिलाओं से विनती है कि घर में खाना स्वादिष्ट बनाएं तथा जरूरत के हिसाब से बनाएं।

MalvikaDangiwala
MalvikaDangiwala 2 years 9 months ago

In continuation with my previous submissions:
*Our ancient literature on Alternetive Therapies is simply superb. For instance, North Indian Classical Music, in the form of therapy, especially for psychological disorders can work wonders as it relaxes the exhausted mind & brain. I use it frequently for behaviour & sleep disorders & the results are fabulous!
*Instead of joining gyms, one can learn Classical Dances like Kathak or Bharatnatyam. During lockdown, I did the same as I couldn't go out for walking, cycling, running or trekking, so I learnt Kathak online.
*Now a days, many kids & teens dislike learning Hindi & Sanskrit as subjects because they find them boring. These languages should be taught carefully with an intention of creating & sustaining the students' interest throughout.
Jai Hind!

MalvikaDangiwala
MalvikaDangiwala 2 years 9 months ago

In continuation with my previous submissions:
*Gita Press Gorakhpur's 'Kalyan' is an amazing book for our youth's mental hygiene & mental detox. It has wonderful guidance on 'self help' & 'art of living'. (To inculcate the habit of reading the same, is a big challenge for parents & teachers, yet worth trying.)
*There should be more public libraries (with special emphasis on books related to culture & tradition) in small towns and kids should be encouraged to go there with their friends atleast once in fortnight.
*Schools & colleges should organise 'Inter-state Student Exchange Programs' to promote traditional knowledge etc.
*Books should be preferred Birthday gifts.
*Every fortnight, kids should be involved in making 'mango leaves' toran for their entrance & it's benefits & significance should be discussed with them. This could also be promoted as art & craft activity.
*Parents should make sure that their kids blow conch once a day.
Jai Hind!

SunilKumar_5800
SunilKumar 2 years 9 months ago

Shri Madbhagvad Gita is as much relevant and significant today as it used to be at the time when Shri Krishna had conveyed to Arjun. Its teachings are applicable to all human beings irrespective of caste, creed or religion. This should be considered for including in school syllabus. It can also be considered as National Granth if there is support from all corners.

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Rohit kumar 2 years 9 months ago

पारंपरिक ज्ञान और विषय को पाठ्यक्रम में शामिल करना चाहिए।

MalvikaDangiwala
MalvikaDangiwala 2 years 9 months ago

In continuation with my previous submission:
*Garbas should be played on traditional Garba songs and not on romantic songs.
*'Dance with Madhuri' is a good platform to learn Classical dances online.
*There should be talk shows on benefits of Arghya to Lord Surya, recitation of Hanuman Chalisa & Sundarkand etc.
*In my program, when I decided to conduct sessions on Gita, 'Practical learnings from Gita for Kids & Teens', hardly any kid knew what Gita is. Hence, introduction to the sacred books should be included in the school itself.
*Literature on Swami Vivekananda etc. should also be taught to kids & teens. Monks at Vedanta Society are mostly XLRI, IIT etc. passouts. It's a misconception that spirituality is about old age. Spiritual Quotient must be emphasized alongwith EQ & IQ for our kids, teens & young adults. I have been getting remarkable results in my Behaviour Modification sessions through this practice.
Jai Hind!