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Traditional Indian knowledge has always been based on sustainability and self-reliance, said Chief Guest, Dr Anil Joshi, Founder of the Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization (HESCO), Dehradun, as he discussed the complex relationships between the economy, ecology, and environment, Dr. Joshi, who is popularly referred to as the ‘Mountain Man of India’ encouraged teachers to promote scientific learning within the context of India's indigenous traditional knowledge.

He was addressing more than 100 teachers from over 75 institutions and other guests at a Capacity Building National Workshop on Communication and Dissemination of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for Teachers organised by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR).  It was held under the national initiative SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) to communicate scientifically validated traditional knowledge to society, jointly with the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) under its flagship programme RuSETUp (Rural Science Education Training Utility Programme) and Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak on October 16 in MDU, Rohtak.

MDU Vice-chancellor Prof Rajbir Singh pointed out that that true dissemination of knowledge begins with teachers, who serve as key communicators and change makers in society. Prof Ranjana Aggarwal, an organic chemist and former Director of CSIR-NIScPR said a holistic perspective that integrates the natural, social, and spiritual sciences forms the foundation of India's scientific heritage. She pointed out that false information frequently misrepresented traditional knowledge in the digital age, highlighting the importance of clear communication, scientific validation, and educational inclusion. Dr. Ashwani Tiwari, Associate Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, spoke on the importance of traditional rainwater harvesting systems in addressing India’s growing water scarcity. To encourage local conservation efforts, he advised educators to incorporate traditional water knowledge into environmental education. Dr Charu Lata, Principal Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR, delivered an insightful talk on India’s traditional food wisdom. 

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