The International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge began at Gurugram University today. The conference was jointly inaugurated by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) and Gurugram University.

Addressing the gathering at the conference, Director of CSIR-NIScPR, Professor Ranjana Aggarwal, provided an overview of SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Traditional Knowledge), highlighting its significance in promoting scientifically validated Indian traditional knowledge. She added that NIScPR has disseminated socially engaging SVASTIK stories in 17 Indian languages through social media. The President of South Asian University, Professor K. K. Aggarwal, emphasized the need for interdisciplinary research and collaboration, where traditional knowledge is applied effectively. The inaugural session of the International Conference (CDTK-2024) also saw the release of the Souvenir and Abstract Book, along with two digital flipbooks: “Treasure of Indian Traditions: A Journey through Scientifically Validated Indian Traditional Knowledge” in Hindi and Punjabi languages.