SVASTIK Initiative

Why in news?

• CSIR-NIScPR hosted the first meeting of the Indian Architectural Heritage sub-committee as a part of SVASTIK initiative.

About SVASTIK Initiative:

• SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Traditional Knowledge to the Society) is launched by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR)

Aims:

• To inculcate scientific temper of verifying tradition in a scientific manner
• To instill confidence in citizens regarding the scientific value of our traditional knowledge/practices.
• To conserve the practice of the right tradition

Add ons:

• 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.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Consider the following statements regarding ‘SVASTIK Initiative’:

1. It is launched by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR)

2. It aims to inculcate scientific temper of verifying tradition in a scientific manner

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