**Executive Summary**
The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) celebrated its 5th Foundation Day on January 14, 2026, in New Delhi. The event highlighted NIScPR's dedication to using AI for regional language communication and advancing India's science policy research globally. A key event was the launch of the SVASTIK web portal for the multilingual dissemination of India's traditional knowledge.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **5th Foundation Day Celebration:**
* CSIR-NIScPR celebrated its 5th Foundation Day on January 14, 2026.
* The event emphasized NIScPR's commitment to leveraging AI and advancing science policy research.
* **SVASTIK Portal Launch:**
* The SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) web portal was launched.
* SVASTIK aims to communicate India's scientifically validated traditional knowledge.
* The portal is available in English, 19 Indian languages, and 5 foreign languages.
* It provides access to SVASTIK content and strengthens stakeholder engagement.
* **ANRF Collaboration:**
* Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO of ANRF, attended as Chief Guest.
* He praised NIScPR's alignment with ANRF's vision of India as a research and innovation powerhouse.
* NIScPR was invited to use ANRF's Saral AI tool.
* **TKDL Importance**
* Dr. Viswajanani J. Sattigeri emphasized the global recognition of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
* TKDL is now fully digitized, so researchers can find more relevant tools.
**Impact Analysis**
**CSIR-NIScPR:**
* **Impact:** The event reinforces NIScPR's role in science communication, policy research, and traditional knowledge validation. It also opens avenues for collaboration with ANRF and the use of AI in research.
* **Action Required:** Leverage AI tools and explore partnership opportunities with ANRF for pioneering new formats in research.
**Researchers and Scientists:**
* **Impact:** Access to a larger library of policy documents since the TKDL is now fully digitized. Access to the SVASTIK portal and its multilingual content.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the SVASTIK portal to access and disseminate traditional knowledge. Explore partnerships with AI specialists and NIScPR on pioneering new formats.
**General Public:**
* **Impact:** Increased access to scientifically validated traditional knowledge in multiple languages.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the SVASTIK portal to access content and engage with validated traditional knowledge.
Key Entities Referenced
CSIR-NISCPR: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, the main organization featured in the document
SVASTIK Portal: A web portal (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) launched for multilingual dissemination of India's traditional knowledge
ANRF: Anusandhan National Research Foundation, emphasized for its partnership with NIScPR and its Saral AI tool
New Delhi: Location of the CSIR-NISCPR event.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-NIScPR Celebrates 5th Foundation Day;
SVASTIK Portal Launched for Multilingual
Dissemination of India’s Traditional Knowledge
प्रव तथ: 14 JAN 2026 5:46PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi, 14 January 2026: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research
(CSIR-NIScPR) celebrates its 5th Foundation Day. The event underscores NIScPR's commitment to
leveraging AI for regional language communication and advancing India's science policy research on the
global stage.
Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted the institute's strong science
communication legacy in her welcome address. "We need to engage global institutions. We are working on
how to leverage AI in regional language communication”.
Dr. Viswajanani J. Sattigeri, Head, CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit,
emphasized TKDL's global recognition. She further added, "Traditional knowledge is very important, and
we are the only lab that validates traditional knowledge. Policy research at NIScPR has huge potential—
previously, our policy document was released by the Former President of India. TKDL is now fully
digitized, so we can research more relevant tools."Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, ANRF while delivering his address in the Foundation Day
program of CSIR-NIScPR
The event also featured a distinguished lecture by the Chief Guest Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO,
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Govt. of India. He praised NIScPR's alignment with
ANRF's vision of catalysing India's rise as a research and innovation powerhouse. "I praise the idea of
NIScPR going global—we need to think global. NIScPR uses policy to solve societal problems, and we
need to become world-class; the institute has the potential to do that. Our scientists and engineers should
work with AI specialists and we can partner with NIScPR on pioneering new formats."
Dr. Kalyanaraman also invited NIScPR to use ANRF's Saral AI tool to simplify research and amplify
impact through social media.
On this occasion SVASTIK web portal was launched by Guest Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO,
ANRF. SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) is a national initiative
implemented by CSIR-NIScPR upon the clarion call of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
aimed at communicating India’s scientifically validated traditional knowledge to the society.
Dissemination is being done through SVASTIK channels in English and 19 Indian languages, along with 5
foreign languages.
This web portal will not only provide access to all SVASTIK content at one place but will also strengthen
the outreach, accessibility, and sustained engagement of various stakeholders with India’s scientifically
validated traditional knowledge.NIScPR’s PhD students and S&T project staff explaining their study during the poster presentation
session
Dr. Kanika Malik, Senior Principal Scientist and Chairperson of CSIR-NIScPR Foundation Day Program,
proposed the vote of thanks. The program also includes the poster presentations by CSIR-NIScPR PhD
students and S&T project staff.
CSIR-NIScPR continues to pioneer science communication, policy research, and traditional knowledge
validation, positioning India as a leader in global innovation.
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