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CSIR‑NISPR organizes 3rd edition of CDTKE 2026 on communication and dissemination of traditional knowledge

Summary

  • The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR‑NISPR) held the 3rd edition of the Conference on Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTKE) in 2026.
  • The event focused on strategies for effective communication, documentation, and propagation of India's traditional knowledge systems.
  • Participants included scholars, policymakers, NGOs, and industry representatives working on heritage, science communication, and cultural preservation.
  • Outcomes aimed at framing policy recommendations and creating collaborative platforms for mainstreaming traditional knowledge in national development programmes.

Key Facts

  • · Organizer: CSIR‑NISPR
  • · Conference title: CDTKE 2026 (3rd edition)
  • · Theme: Communication and dissemination of traditional knowledge
  • · Target audience: Researchers, policy makers, NGOs, industry stakeholders
  • · Objective: Generate policy inputs and collaborative frameworks for traditional knowledge integration

Why it matters

Traditional knowledge is a valuable intangible asset for sustainable development, innovation, and cultural identity; systematic communication and policy support can help preserve it, promote community livelihoods, and foster its inclusion in scientific research and national programmes.

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