SVASTIK Initiative

16.11.2024

SVASTIK Initiative

Why in the news?                        

Recently, the director of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) provided an overview of the SVASTIK initiative at the International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024).

About SVASTIK Initiative:

• The Scientifically Validated Traditional Knowledge (SVASTIK) is a national initiative which is coordinated by CSIR-NIScPR.
• SVASTIK aims to preserve and perpetuate the practice of the appropriate tradition, instill the scientific temperament of verifying tradition scientifically, and boost public faith in our traditional knowledge and practices.
• Various research organizations, higher education institutions, experts and NGOs have joined hands with SVASTIK to document and disseminate content on scientifically validated Indian traditional knowledge.
• The initiative was launched to communicate scientifically validated traditional knowledge of India to society.
• The NIScPR has disseminated socially engaging SVASTIK stories in 17 Indian languages via social media.
• Moreover, our two SVASTIK publications provide authenticated stories on traditional knowledge, inspiring young students to explore science.

What is CSIR?

• It is India’s leading publicly funded R&D organization that promotes advanced knowledge in natural sciences and engineering and translates it for the benefit of the people.
• It is a registered Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• It has a dynamic network of 37 national laboratories, 39 outreach centers, 1 Innovation Complex, and three units with a pan-India presence.

Organization Structure

• President:Prime Minister of India (Ex-officio)
• Vice President:Union Minister of Science and Technology (Ex-officio)
• Governing Body:The Director-General is the head of the governing body.
• The other ex-officio member is the finance secretary (expenditures).
• Other members' terms are three years.
• Headquarter: New Delhi

                                                             Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the SVASTIK initiative:

1. It is a national initiative which is coordinated by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research.

2. It was launched to communicate scientifically validated traditional knowledge of India to society.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer C