Call for Papers: International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2023)

International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2023)

14-15 February 2023

Organized by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, India

Traditional knowledge (TK) and associated practices across the world go back long in time, some for over many centuries. Numerous traditional concepts and practices traverse diverse fields including science and technology. Owing to several reasons, considerable traditional knowledge and practices have not been perpetuated, and consequently the valuable TK and traditional practices remain unutilised or under-utilised. One of important reasons has been the lack of effective communication.
Recognising the need for effective communication of TK and traditional practices and upon the clarion call of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and President of the CSIR, Shri Narendra Modi, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi has launched the nationwide initiative to communicate scientifically validated traditional knowledge to the society under its "SVASTIK" (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) initiative. 

The conference envisages bringing together international experts and researchers working in various S&T areas including agriculture, architecture, astronomy, mathematics, metallurgy, traditional medicine and other related areas of traditional knowledge. The gathering will have the potential to facilitate collaboration between organisations dedicated towards the effective scientific validation, documentation, communication and dissemination of traditional knowledge. Policy recommendation(s) that might be used to fortify traditional knowledge in key areas could also emerge from the proposed meeting. CSIR-NIScPR extends a warm welcome to delegates who will be participating in the scintillating discussions that will take place during these two days.

Abstract Submission: 

• Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations. The language of the conference will be in English. The abstract not exceeding 250 words should have a title followed by the name of the author(s), affiliation and E-mail address of the corresponding author(s). The abstract should be typed in font Times New Roman size 12. The abstracts may be submitted through the registration link on or before 10th January 2023. 
• Organisers will facilitate in arranging accommodation for the registered outstation participants upon prior request.

Session Themes

• Session I: Global Trends in Traditional Knowledge Research
• Session II: Scientific Validation of Traditional Knowledge
• Session III: Panel Discussion on "Challenges in Traditional Knowledge Communication- Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake News"
• Session IV: Scientifically Validated Traditional Approach to Health &
• Wellness Session V: Scholarly and Popular Communication in Traditional Knowledge
• Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion on "Traditional Knowledge Research & Communication – The Road Ahead" Exhibition Poster Sessions

Further Details | Online Registration