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J&K and Gujarat traditional knowledge holders recognized with herbal patents for sustainable health innovations
- October 28, 2024
Source: Krishi Jagran
In 2024 the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) awarded 26 patents to traditional knowledge holders, recognizing their herbal innovations and enabling broader industry collaboration for sustainable healthcare solutions. Custodians from Jammu & Kashmir and Gujarat were awarded patents for their unique herbal practices in a significant step to honor India’s rich heritage of traditional herbal knowledge. These recognition ceremonies were held on October 22, 2024, at the University of Kashmir and the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The awarded patents underscore India’s commitment to preserving and advancing its deep-rooted knowledge systems, offering a bridge between traditional wisdom and modern healthcare solutions.
Indigenous herbal knowledge recognised through patents
- October 28, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
Custodians of herbal traditional knowledge from Jammu & Kashmir and Gujarat were granted herbal patents at felicitation programs held earlier at the University of Kashmir and subsequently at the National Innovation Foundation, Gandhinagar on 22 October 2024. India has been bestowed with rick resource of traditional herbal knowledge systems. These valuable systems are being preserved, sustained by outstanding traditional knowledge holders across the nation enabling sustainability of natural resources. Knowledge holders interact within their ecological system and possess deep understanding of local flora accumulated through experiences, experiments and wisdom. These practices are tools for solving challenges in human health and agriculture including livestock at their locale. With rising concern on environmental hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, these sustainable practices are gaining importance. Such herbal medicines have to be recognized, scientifically valorised for integrating in health care system.
Workshop on Building Quality Infrastructure and Enhancing Academic Aspects for Tribal Education held by NESTS
- October 26, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) successfully organized a workshop on “Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education” on 24 October 2024 at Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide quality educational infrastructure for tribal communities through Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), ensuring sustainable and effective learning environments. Commitment to multifaceted development is evident in NESTS’ initiatives, including modern educational programs like the Amazon Future Engineering program and the organization of a Principal’s Conclave focused on academic and administrative excellence. This holistic approach underscores the importance of providing both high-quality infrastructure and advanced educational opportunities for tribal students.
KVIC Chairman Mr. Manoj Kumar inaugurated the exhibition themed "Khadi: The Fabric of Freedom, The Language of Fashion" at the Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza in New Delhi.
- October 19, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
KVIC Chairman Mr. Manoj Kumar, in the presence of India International Centre (IIC) Director Mr. K.N. Srivastava, extended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Khadi for Fashion" by inaugurating the Khadi exhibition based on the theme "Khadi: The Fabric of Freedom, The Language of Fashion" (Khadi: The Cloth of Freedom, The Language of Fashion) at the Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza, India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (COEK) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), invites visitors to explore Khadi's remarkable journey—starting from hand-spun fabric during India's freedom movement under Mahatma Gandhi to its current status as a symbol of sustainability and modern fashion.
National SC-ST hub mega conclave for creating awareness among SC-ST Entrepreneurs organised at Moga, Punjab
- October 18, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India organized National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Conclave at Moga, Punjab today to promote entrepreneurship culture and spread awareness of the NSSH Scheme and other Schemes of the Ministry.Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, CMD, NSIC , in his opening remarks , briefed all the dignitaries and participants about the day’s agenda and described the Public Procurement Policy of Government of India which mandated 4% public procurement from SC/ST enterprises and 3% from women enterprises. He said, for inclusive growth, Ministry of MSME implements the National SC-ST Hub Scheme with an objective of creating an ecosystem for SC/ST entrepreneurs and handholding them to participate in the public procurement to reach 4% mandate as per the public procurement policy.
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visits the cultural corridor highlighting the technological advancement in the handloom sector, particularly by the North Eastern Region (NER) in the ongoing ITU-WTSA 2024
- October 18, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Minister of Communications; and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri. Jyotiraditya M Scindia yesterday visited the vibrant Cultural Corridorwhich has been set up at Bharat Mandapam to share a glimpse of India’s rich heritage with thousands of international delegates participating in the ITU-WTSA 2024. The corridor features exquisite handlooms and handicrafts from various corners of the country, displayed and available for display and purchase at 14 stalls organized by the Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Development of North eastern Region DONER.
IIT-Delhi to study how indigenous knowledge helps modern society
- October 18, 2024
Source: Hindustan Times
IIT Delhi launched the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) program to blend traditional teachings with modern society, focusing on education, technology, and health. The programme will create four platforms in the broad domains of public systems, education and pedagogy, technology, and health and well-being, IIT-Delhi officials said. The programme has a five-year plan, which will begin with a round table meeting scheduled for mid-November, with officials saying that experts will be invited to talk about education and pedagogy.
Ahead of COP 16, indigenous people push for recognition of rights
- October 09, 2024
Source: Deccan Herald
Indigenous leaders will press for the recognition of the rights of their communities in the protected areas by raising the issue at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference scheduled to begin on October 21 to be held in Colombia. Article 8(j) of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), where India is a party, states that countries should respect, preserve and maintain the knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities, subject to national legislation.
National Forest Week 2024: Focus on Indigenous knowledge and sustainability
- September 23, 2024
Source: Canadian Forest Industries
Canada is celebrating National Forest Week (NFW) from 22 -28 September 2024 with this year’s theme, “Two-Eyed Seeing: Welcoming all knowledge to sustain our forests.” Organized by the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC), NFW highlights the importance of Canada’s forests and promotes awareness of sustainable forestry practices.
Integrate traditional Indian knowledge with science and technology for modern youth, says IIT-Indore professor
- September 23, 2024
Source: The Hindu
Interdisciplinary research can go a long way in highlighting the richness of Indian knowledge to the contemporary research fraternity says Dr Ganti Suryanarayana Murthy, a professor at IIT-Indore and the national coordinator for Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). He called upon the academic fraternity to take the India’s traditional knowledge to the reach of the modern youth by integrating the same with science, technology and other allied fields.