| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) celebrated its Fifth Foundation Day (14th January, 2026) |
| Significance | Showcased initiatives in science communication, AI integration, traditional knowledge validation, and policy research |
| About CSIR-NIScPR | Premier institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) focusing on science communication, policy research, and traditional knowledge validation |
| AI Integration | Emphasized leveraging artificial intelligence for inclusive science communication, especially in regional Indian languages |
| Traditional Knowledge | Highlighted the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), a unique system for validating India's traditional knowledge, now fully digitized |
| Global Engagement | Focus on collaboration with global institutions to strengthen India's position as a global research and innovation hub |
| SVASTIK Web Portal | Launched the SVASTIK web portal, a national initiative for disseminating scientifically validated traditional knowledge in English, 19 Indian languages, and 5 foreign languages |
| Chief Guest | Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), emphasized global collaboration and use of ANRF's Saral AI tool |


