- CSIR-NIScPR organized the third International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK)-2026. - The conference focuses on preserving, documenting, and scientifically validating traditional knowledge to prevent biopiracy and erroneous patents. - Emphasizes the integration of modern science with ancient wisdom for sustainable development, healthcare, and agriculture. - Highlights the role of digital tools, communication strategies, and policy frameworks in disseminating traditional knowledge globally. - **Traditional Knowledge Digital Library:** A pioneering Indian digital repository established to prevent biopiracy by documenting traditional medicinal knowledge and making it accessible to international patent offices in multiple foreign languages. - **CSIR-NIScPR:** A constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research focused on science communication, policy research, and disseminating traditional and contemporary scientific knowledge. **Introduction** CSIR-NIScPR organized the third International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK)-2026 to discuss strategies for preserving, communicating, and scientifically validating indigenous knowledge systems. The event underscored the significance of preventing biopiracy, leveraging digital repositories like the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), and integrating ancient wisdom with contemporary scientific frameworks. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - CSIR-NIScPR organized the third International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK)-2026. - The conference focuses on preserving, documenting, and scientifically validating traditional knowledge to prevent biopiracy and erroneous patents. - Emphasizes the integration of modern science with ancient wisdom for sustainable development, healthcare, and agriculture. - Highlights the role of digital tools, communication strategies, and policy frameworks in disseminating traditional knowledge globally. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Traditional Knowledge Digital Library:** A pioneering Indian digital repository established to prevent biopiracy by documenting traditional medicinal knowledge and making it accessible to international patent offices in multiple foreign languages. - **CSIR-NIScPR:** A constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research focused on science communication, policy research, and disseminating traditional and contemporary scientific knowledge.