SVASTIK
November 2024
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SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge)
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Launched by: CSIR-NIScPR (National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research).
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Aim: To bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern science, highlighting the scientific underpinnings of various traditional practices.
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Working: SVASTIK identifies traditional knowledge practices from various fields, including agriculture, medicine, environment, and more.
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Researchers and experts collaborate to scientifically validate these practices through rigorous research and analysis.
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The validated knowledge is then communicated to the public through various channels.