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     Open Science • Indic Wikis
     Open Science • Indic Wikis
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     Enhancing Scientific Wiki Articles in Indic Languages
     Enhancing Scientific Wiki Articles in Indic Languages
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     Bridging the knowledge gap for the majority of India’s population — making fundamental science, regional biodiversity, and technological innovation accessible in native tongues.
     Bridging the knowledge gap for the majority of India’s population — making fundamental science, regional biodiversity, and technological innovation accessible in native tongues.
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         Reach & Parity
         Reach & Parity
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         The Knowledge Gap
         The Knowledge Gap
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         India registers over 117 million daily Wikipedia views, yet critical scientific and technical research remains confined to English. We are dismantling this barrier to reach hundreds of millions of regional-language readers.
         India registers over 117 million daily Wikipedia views, yet critical scientific and technical research remains confined to English. We are dismantling this barrier to reach hundreds of millions of regional-language readers.
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         Digital Sovereignty
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         Language Empowerment
         Language Empowerment
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         Modeled after thriving native-language digital encyclopedias worldwide, we are building a lasting, peer-reviewed Indian-language scientific corpus to serve students, educators, and field researchers for generations.
         Modeled after thriving native-language digital encyclopedias worldwide, we are building a lasting, peer-reviewed Indian-language scientific corpus to serve students, educators, and field researchers for generations.
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         Curriculum & Research
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         Scientific Coverage
         Scientific Coverage
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         Spanning biological sciences, chemistry, astrophysics, hyper-local species taxonomy, and historic metallurgy — translating complex foundational science while standardizing accurate Indic terminology.
         Spanning biological sciences, chemistry, astrophysics, hyper-local species taxonomy, and historic metallurgy — translating complex foundational science while standardizing accurate Indic terminology.
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<div style="font-family:Georgia,'Noto Serif',serif;font-size:18px;color:#24382d;margin-bottom:6px;">India-centric context</div>
<div style="font-family:Georgia,'Noto Serif',serif;font-size:18px;color:#24382d;margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:600;">India-centric context</div>
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<div style="font-size:14px;color:#4f5b54;line-height:1.6;">Prioritising native agro-climatic zones, endemic species, regional health challenges and local innovators.</div>
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<div style="font-size:14px;color:#4f5b54;line-height:1.6;">Researcher-led extraction and regional translation, avoiding unverified synthetic prose.</div>
<div style="font-size:14px;color:#4f5b54;line-height:1.6;">Researcher-led extraction and regional translation, avoiding unverified synthetic prose.</div>
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<div style="font-family:Georgia,'Noto Serif',serif;font-size:19px;color:#24382d;margin-bottom:8px;">The knowledge gap</div>
<div style="font-family:Georgia,'Noto Serif',serif;font-size:19px;color:#24382d;margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:600;">The knowledge gap</div>
<div style="color:#4f5b54;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;">Scientific knowledge is often inaccessible to readers who prefer Indian languages. SciWiki works to bridge this gap by developing reliable, well-referenced and accessible scientific content.</div>
<div style="color:#4f5b54;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;">Scientific knowledge is often inaccessible to readers who prefer Indian languages. SciWiki works to bridge this gap by developing reliable, well-referenced and accessible scientific content.</div>
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<div style="color:#4f5b54;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;">We aim to build a lasting scientific knowledge base in Hindi, Telugu and other Indian languages, enabling communities to learn, contribute and share knowledge in their preferred languages.</div>
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<div style="font-family:Georgia,'Noto Serif',serif;font-size:19px;color:#24382d;margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:600;">Scientific coverage</div>
<div style="color:#4f5b54;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;">From fundamental sciences and biodiversity to agriculture, health, inventions and emerging technologies, SciWiki encourages contributions across all scientific disciplines.</div>
<div style="color:#4f5b54;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;">From fundamental sciences and biodiversity to agriculture, health, inventions and emerging technologies, SciWiki encourages contributions across all scientific disciplines.</div>
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* At least '''6 KB of meaningful, readable text''', excluding images, templates and infoboxes.
- At least '''6 KB of meaningful, readable text''', excluding images, templates and infoboxes.
* At least '''2 reliable, independent sources''' with proper inline citations.
- At least '''2 reliable, independent sources''' with proper inline citations.
* At least '''2 specific and relevant categories'''.
- At least '''2 specific and relevant categories'''.
* Aim for '''3 interlanguage links''' configured through Wikidata where equivalent articles exist.
- Aim for '''3 interlanguage links''' configured through Wikidata where equivalent articles exist.
* Fully translated infobox labels, headings and standard parameter names.
- Fully translated infobox labels, headings and standard parameter names.
* Freely licensed media sourced from Wikimedia Commons with attribution.
- Freely licensed media sourced from Wikimedia Commons with attribution.
* Thoroughly proofread grammar, scientific terminology and factual accuracy.
- Thoroughly proofread grammar, scientific terminology and factual accuracy.
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=== Content and style ===
=== Content and style ===


* '''Article length:''' Aim for at least 6 KB of meaningful, readable article text, excluding images, templates and infoboxes. Confirm how the target wiki measures article byte size before submission.
- '''Article length:''' Aim for at least 6 KB of meaningful, readable article text, excluding images, templates and infoboxes. Confirm how the target wiki measures article byte size before submission.
* '''Tone and language:''' Use a clear, neutral and encyclopedic tone. Avoid literal, awkward or unreviewed machine translations.
- '''Tone and language:''' Use a clear, neutral and encyclopedic tone. Avoid literal, awkward or unreviewed machine translations.
* '''Translation completeness:''' Translate relevant content, section headings, infobox labels and template parameters into the target language.
- '''Translation completeness:''' Translate relevant content, section headings, infobox labels and template parameters into the target language.
* '''Scientific accuracy:''' Use established regional scientific terminology and explain specialised concepts clearly. Distinguish established findings from hypotheses and active research.
- '''Scientific accuracy:''' Use established regional scientific terminology and explain specialised concepts clearly. Distinguish established findings from hypotheses and active research.
* '''Proofreading:''' Check grammar, facts, formatting consistency and link functionality before submitting.
- '''Proofreading:''' Check grammar, facts, formatting consistency and link functionality before submitting.


=== Sources, verification and copyright ===
=== Sources, verification and copyright ===


* '''Reliable sources:''' Prefer peer-reviewed publications, university textbooks, recognised scientific institutions and reputable news outlets.
- '''Reliable sources:''' Prefer peer-reviewed publications, university textbooks, recognised scientific institutions and reputable news outlets.
* '''Inline citations:''' Support critical claims with citations that readers can independently verify. Use at least two reliable, independent sources.
- '''Inline citations:''' Support critical claims with citations that readers can independently verify. Use at least two reliable, independent sources.
* '''Neutrality and verifiability:''' Follow the target wiki's core policies on neutral point of view, verifiability and appropriate use of automated tools.
- '''Neutrality and verifiability:''' Follow the target wiki's core policies on neutral point of view, verifiability and appropriate use of automated tools.
* '''Copyright and media:''' Prefer appropriately licensed images hosted on Wikimedia Commons. Never copy proprietary text without explicit Creative Commons licensing.
- '''Copyright and media:''' Prefer appropriately licensed images hosted on Wikimedia Commons. Never copy proprietary text without explicit Creative Commons licensing.


=== Formatting and metadata ===
=== Formatting and metadata ===


* '''Infoboxes:''' Include an appropriate infobox when useful and supported by the target wiki. Adapt fields and parameters to the target language and available templates.
- '''Infoboxes:''' Include an appropriate infobox when useful and supported by the target wiki. Adapt fields and parameters to the target language and available templates.
* '''Categorisation:''' Add at least two specific, relevant categories at the bottom of each article.
- '''Categorisation:''' Add at least two specific, relevant categories at the bottom of each article.
* '''Interlanguage links:''' Connect equivalent articles through Wikidata where possible. Aim for at least three language connections.
- '''Interlanguage links:''' Connect equivalent articles through Wikidata where possible. Aim for at least three language connections.
* '''Authority control:''' Add <code><nowiki>{{Authority control}}</nowiki></code> to biographies and other applicable pages only where supported.
- '''Authority control:''' Add <code><nowiki>{{Authority control}}</nowiki></code> to biographies and other applicable pages only where supported.
* '''Dates:''' Follow the target wiki's standard date format conventions in published content.
- '''Dates:''' Follow the target wiki's standard date format conventions in published content.


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<div style="font-family:Georgia,'Noto Serif',serif;font-size:18px;color:#24382d;margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:600;">Create and improve</div>
<div style="color:#4f5b54;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;">Write new articles, expand short entries, improve clarity and fix omissions.</div>
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<div style="color:#4f5b54;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;">Adapt verified research into natural, readable and localised Indic prose.</div>
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Revision as of 11:08, 29 October 2026

   Open Science • Indic Wikis

Enhancing Scientific Wiki Articles in Indic Languages

Bridging the knowledge gap for the majority of India’s population — making fundamental science, regional biodiversity, and technological innovation accessible in native tongues. 

       Reach & Parity

       The Knowledge Gap

India registers over 117 million daily Wikipedia views, yet critical scientific and technical research remains confined to English. We are dismantling this barrier to reach hundreds of millions of regional-language readers. 

       Digital Sovereignty

       Language Empowerment

Modeled after thriving native-language digital encyclopedias worldwide, we are building a lasting, peer-reviewed Indian-language scientific corpus to serve students, educators, and field researchers for generations. 

       Curriculum & Research

       Scientific Coverage

Spanning biological sciences, chemistry, astrophysics, hyper-local species taxonomy, and historic metallurgy — translating complex foundational science while standardizing accurate Indic terminology. 

   Contribute research
   Source guidelines
   Recent contributions
Organic sources first
Drawing on CSIR, BSI, ZSI, state university libraries, regional gazettes and verified field publications.
India-centric context
Prioritising native agro-climatic zones, endemic species, regional health challenges and local innovators.
Human curation
Researcher-led extraction and regional translation, avoiding unverified synthetic prose.
1
Articles
30
Edits
2
Registered users
7
Target languages

The Mission

Democratizing scientific knowledge

The knowledge gap
Scientific knowledge is often inaccessible to readers who prefer Indian languages. SciWiki works to bridge this gap by developing reliable, well-referenced and accessible scientific content.
Language empowerment
We aim to build a lasting scientific knowledge base in Hindi, Telugu and other Indian languages, enabling communities to learn, contribute and share knowledge in their preferred languages.
Scientific coverage
From fundamental sciences and biodiversity to agriculture, health, inventions and emerging technologies, SciWiki encourages contributions across all scientific disciplines.

Our vision: A multilingual scientific knowledge commons where reliable scientific information can be discovered, understood, improved and shared by people across India.

Start a new article
Have a specific topic in mind? Enter the title below to begin writing.

<inputbox> type=create width=40 buttonlabel=Create new article placeholder=Enter scientific topic title... break=no </inputbox>

Explore by Subject

Select a scientific domain or topic to browse existing articles or start a new one.

Additional Domains Relevant to India

Select a suggested topic to start creating or editing that entry.

Domain Article topics
Traditional Knowledge & Ethnoscience

Ethnobotany · Indigenous technologies · Traditional water management · Traditional ecological knowledge

Indian Science & Scientists

Indian researchers · Scientific institutions · Research achievements · Landmark discoveries

Space Science & Astronomy

ISRO missions · Indian satellites · Planetary science · Telescopes in India · Space technology

Energy & Sustainability

Solar power · Wind energy · Battery storage · Hydrogen energy · Sustainable energy

Water & Sanitation

Watersheds · Groundwater hydrology · Water purification · Wastewater treatment · Water quality

Climate & Disaster Science

Indian monsoons · Floods · Droughts · Cyclones · Heatwaves · Disaster preparedness

Science Education & Communication

Science education · Laboratory · Science communication · Open educational resources · Laboratory methods · Science outreach

Forensic Science

DNA profiling · Forensic toxicology · Fingerprint analysis · Forensic chemistry · Digital forensics

Science Policy & Research

Research methods · Open science · Open access · Science governance · Patents · Science funding

Materials & Industrial Science

Polymers · Ceramics · Metallurgy · Industrial chemistry · Advanced materials · Semiconductor manufacturing · Green materials

Six Primary Collections

A simple starting point for readers, bringing together related subjects from the domains above.

Biology · Species · Ecology · Genetics
Physics · Chemistry · Astronomy
Geology · Climate · Water · Conservation
AI · Engineering · Inventions · Energy
Statistics · Computing · Modelling
Agriculture · Health · Scientists · Heritage

Respectful and evidence-based documentation: Traditional and indigenous knowledge should be documented with appropriate attribution and reliable sources. Clearly distinguish cultural descriptions and traditional claims from scientifically tested findings.

Priority Areas for Interns

SciWiki interns can help build a strong foundation by focusing on these five areas:

01Biodiversity and species taxonomy
Document plants, birds, insects, fungi, ecosystems, species classifications and regional conservation efforts.
02Science and technology in India
Create articles about Indian scientists, research institutions, inventions, discoveries and technological landmarks.
03Health, agriculture and environment
Develop accessible scientific articles about public health, agronomy, water tables, climate resilience and food systems.
04Core scientific concepts
Explain fundamental physics, chemistry, biology and mathematical concepts clearly and accurately in Indic languages.
05Emerging technologies
Expand coverage of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space systems, renewable energy, robotics and nanotechnology.

How It Works

01
Pick an article
Choose a science topic from your task list or identify an article that needs to be created or expanded.
02
Draft and translate
Write naturally in the target language. Adapt headings, infobox fields and terminology contextually.
03
Cite and review
Add credible inline citations from peer-reviewed journals or academic sources. Check cross-links and categories.
04
Submit and connect
Submit for project evaluation and link the page to Wikidata so it appears across global language versions.

Article Quality Guidelines

Every SciWiki article should aim to be accurate, accessible, verifiable and well organised.

Quick checklist

- At least 6 KB of meaningful, readable text, excluding images, templates and infoboxes. - At least 2 reliable, independent sources with proper inline citations. - At least 2 specific and relevant categories. - Aim for 3 interlanguage links configured through Wikidata where equivalent articles exist. - Fully translated infobox labels, headings and standard parameter names. - Freely licensed media sourced from Wikimedia Commons with attribution. - Thoroughly proofread grammar, scientific terminology and factual accuracy.

Content and style

- Article length: Aim for at least 6 KB of meaningful, readable article text, excluding images, templates and infoboxes. Confirm how the target wiki measures article byte size before submission. - Tone and language: Use a clear, neutral and encyclopedic tone. Avoid literal, awkward or unreviewed machine translations. - Translation completeness: Translate relevant content, section headings, infobox labels and template parameters into the target language. - Scientific accuracy: Use established regional scientific terminology and explain specialised concepts clearly. Distinguish established findings from hypotheses and active research. - Proofreading: Check grammar, facts, formatting consistency and link functionality before submitting.

- Reliable sources: Prefer peer-reviewed publications, university textbooks, recognised scientific institutions and reputable news outlets. - Inline citations: Support critical claims with citations that readers can independently verify. Use at least two reliable, independent sources. - Neutrality and verifiability: Follow the target wiki's core policies on neutral point of view, verifiability and appropriate use of automated tools. - Copyright and media: Prefer appropriately licensed images hosted on Wikimedia Commons. Never copy proprietary text without explicit Creative Commons licensing.

Formatting and metadata

- Infoboxes: Include an appropriate infobox when useful and supported by the target wiki. Adapt fields and parameters to the target language and available templates. - Categorisation: Add at least two specific, relevant categories at the bottom of each article. - Interlanguage links: Connect equivalent articles through Wikidata where possible. Aim for at least three language connections. - Authority control: Add {{Authority control}} to biographies and other applicable pages only where supported. - Dates: Follow the target wiki's standard date format conventions in published content.

Important note: These standards are SciWiki project baselines. Acceptance of any article ultimately rests with the editorial community and review procedures of each individual Wikipedia language edition.

Pilot Project Languages

Pilot phase
Help build trusted science knowledge in Indic languages

Review, enrich and translate science articles for the SciWiki community. Our pilot project focuses on seven Indian languages, making reliable scientific knowledge accessible to readers in their mother tongues.

తెలుగు
Telugu
हिन्दी
Hindi
தமிழ்
Tamil
বাংলা
Bengali
ಕನ್ನಡ
Kannada
ગુજરાતી
Gujarati
मराठी
Marathi

Seven pilot languages · One shared mission · Trusted science for everyone

Contribute to SciWiki

Create and improve
Write new articles, expand short entries, improve clarity and fix omissions.
Translate science
Adapt verified research into natural, readable and localised Indic prose.
Research and cite
Identify authoritative citations, insert references and uphold verifiability.
Illustrate and tag
Add Wikimedia Commons diagrams, interlanguage connections and categories.
Help build India’s scientific knowledge commons

Every well-researched article helps make scientific knowledge more accessible, discoverable and reusable for millions of native speakers.

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Need Help?

For questions, clarifications or assistance with contributions, contact the SciWiki project team. See SciWiki: Assisted article creation for further guidance, if that page is available on this wiki.

A project of the Language Technologies Research Centre (LTRC), IIIT Hyderabad
Principal Investigator: Dr. Radhika Mamidi

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