REGISTRATION Presenters/participants will have to register themselves by sending the filled-in registration form along with the registration fee of Rs. 3000/-. The registration fee is to be paid through Demand Daft drawn in favour of “Dean, SRIC, IIT Roorkee”. Registration fee includes, accommodation for two nights, workshop lunches, dinners, registration kit and participation certificate. ADVISORY COMMITTEE • Padma Vibhushan Prof. M.V.S. Valiathan, Former Vice-Chancellor, Manipal University, Mangalore. • Prof. Ashok Misra, Chairman, India Intellectual Ventures India Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore & Chairman, BOG, IIT Roorkee. • Prof. H. R. Nagendra, Chancellor, Swami Vivekananda Yoga ORGANISING COMMITTEE Anusandhana Samsthana Yoga University, Bangalore. • Padma Shri Dr. Prahlada Ramarao, Advisor, Swami Prof. Pradipta Banerji Director Patron Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana Yoga University, IIT Roorkee Bangalore. • Padma Shri Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta, Professor, IIM Ahmedabad, Prof. P.K.Ghosh MHRD-IPR Chairman Founder Honey Bee Network. Chair Professor • Padma Shri Dr. Anil P. Joshi, Director, Himalayan Ecosystem Dr. Santosh Rangnekar Head, DoMS Convener Studies and Conservation Organisation, Dehradun. • Dr. Darshan Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Trans Disciplinary Prof. K.L.Yadav MHRD-IPR Co-Convener University, Bangalore. Chair Member • Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan, Director, Interdisciplinary School of MHRD-IPR Health Sciences, Pune University, Pune. Dr. Ranjana Pathania Co-Convener Chair Member • Prof. M.A. Lakshmithathachar, Chairman, CLR, Indian Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Bangalore. Dr. Vinay Sharma MHRD-IPR Treasurer • Prof. Vaid K.S. Dhiman, Director General, CCRAS, Ministry of Chair Member AYUSH, New Delhi. Dr. Rajat Agarwal MHRD-IPR Organizing • Prof. Michel Danino, Visiting Professor, IIT Gandhi Nagar. Chair Member Secretary • Dr. Jayesh Bellare, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay. CONTACT DETAILS MHRD-IPR Chair Office Department of Management Studies Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee-247667 Phone: +91-1332-285699, 285118 FAX: +91-1332-273560 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] ABOUT THE WORKSHOP NATIONAL WORKSHOP Indian Traditional Knowledge (TK) available in the form of practices With the central objective to promote a healthy dialogue between and concepts in ancient literature is a valuable asset. During shastras and science for the mutual benefit, MHRD-IPR Chair is various activities of MHRD-IPR Chair, IIT Roorkee, a need was felt organizing a two-days national workshop on the theme “Scientific EXPECTED OUTCOME that Indian traditional knowledge should be used with Validation of Traditional Knowledge” on October 17-18, 2015 at contemporary innovation for protection and use of traditional IIT Roorkee. 1. Documentation of TK available in literature and in practice. knowledge for the larger benefit of mankind. Considering the 2. Developing a framework for scientific validation of importance of the issue, a national workshop will be organized on OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP documented TK. October 17-18, 2015 under the aegis of MHRD-IPR Chair, IIT The workshop will focus on the following specific objectives: 3. To develop Encyclopedia containing scientific validation of Roorkee. TK. 1. To create a platform for collaboration of traditional knowledge 4. To develop academic syllabus and course contents of TK to GENESIS OF THE WORKSHOP experts and modern researchers. be delivered at secondary and higher education followed by IIT Roorkee is located in the state of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand has 2. To develop methodology for protecting traditional knowledge training of teachers for effective delivery of course contents. large intellectual capital related to traditional knowledge. Many through its documentation. 5. To generate a mass movement using snowball effect for practices related to Ayurveda, construction of earthquake resistant creating awareness related to use of TK housing, temples, art, etc. are available in the state. Similar 3. To launch a national mission for documentation of science practices and knowledge is available in different parts of the behind traditional knowledge. country as well. As a community of scientists, it is always a source 4. To prepare academic curriculum for secondary and higher WHO SHOULD ATTEND of curiosity to understand the science behind these traditional studies and to produce reference books for this purpose. The workshop is for academicians, scientists, architects, practices. 5. To build capacity in the field of IP protection of traditional traditional and contemporary medicine practitioners, industry knowledge. delegates, research scholars, policy makers, IP attorneys and To answer this zeal, MHRD-IPR chair started organizing different whole intellect community who have active involvement in the activities in the past one year to develop an understanding of the governance of traditional knowledge, its documentation, science behind traditional knowledge. MAJOR THEMES innovation propulsion and IP creation. The workshop is open to The discussions on TK in the workshop are proposed to be on all who can contribute in bringing a holistic approach in the following four themes: BACKGROUND mindset of masses towards scientific validation of traditional Traditional knowledge is a cumulative body of knowledge, knowledge and its importance in present scenario. 1. Life Science-Biology, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, know-how, practices and representations maintained and Agriculture, Health Science etc. developed by all societies and derived from interaction with the This workshop will provide a special forum and platform for natural environment. In most societies, it is largely heuristic 2. Natural Science-Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Atmospheric traditional knowledge experts, contemporary researchers, knowledge based on statistical evidence of past success. Ancient Science, Mathematics, Astrology etc. academicians, scientists, policy makers across the nation to Indian civilization has sophisticated theoretical and practical 3. Engineering Science-Metallurgy, Acoustic Engineering, present and discuss their thoughts on various aspects in the foundations as evident in domains like medicine (Ayurveda), Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical process of scientific validation of traditional knowledge and IP agriculture (krishi Shastra), mathematics (ganit), architecture, fine Engineering etc. generation. arts and performing arts etc. 4. Social Science- Building and Habitat Science, Management, Music, Craft etc. FORMAT OF THE WORKSHOP Due to the Teacher-disciple tradition (guru-shisya parampara) The workshop is designed for invited talks, structured traditional knowledge is largely individual-dependent and is not presentations of concept papers on the theme of the workshop. process driven. Unfortunately, some of the traditional knowledge is in the process of being lost. Thus, it is imperative that an effort be made to document the various forms of traditional knowledge, IMPORTANT DATES investigate their theoretical foundations and also develop Last date to send full Paper .. .. .. .. .. .. October 25, 2015 epistemologically inform bridges with science. Furthermore, Notification of acceptance .. .. .. .. .. .. October 30, 2015 dialogue between shastras and science would enrich both Last date of registration .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. November 15, 2015 knowledge systems. Focus on traditional knowledge will also help Date of workshop .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. November 28-29, 2015 to protect the Intellectual Property and can then be used for benefit of a larger part of society. (Those interested only in attending the workshop can directly register without sending a paper.) Registration form For National Workshop on “Scientific Validation of Traditional Knowledge” November 28 – 29, 2015 Name : ………………………………………………………… Designation : ………………………………………………………… Institution : ………………………………………………………… Mailing Address : ………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… Telephone : ………………………Mobile……………………… E-mail : ………………………………………………………… Whether Presenting a paper Yes / No If yes, Topic of paper : ………..……………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………..………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………..………………………………………………… Accommodation required : Yes / No Date & Time of arrival : ………..……………………………………………….. Date & Time of departure : ………..……………………………………………….. Details of registration fee : 1. Amount : Rs. ………..………………………………………… 2. Details of Demand Draft : ………..……………………………………………….. Signature of the participant This form should be faxed (01332-284556) or e-mail id ([email protected]) to organizing secretary before 15th Nov. 2015. .