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   Enhancing Scientific Wiki Articles
in Indic Languages

   Bridging the knowledge gap for the majority of India's population — making science, biodiversity, technology, and innovation accessible and beyond.

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The Mission

Democratizing Scientific Knowledge

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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.

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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.

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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.

⚡ Quick Article Creator

Have a specific topic in mind? Enter the title below to start writing immediately:

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Explore by Subject

Click any scientific domain or topic below to browse existing articles or start creating new ones.

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1. Life Sciences

Biology and living organisms

   Biology · Botany · Zoology · Microbiology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Cell Biology · Ecology · Evolution · Biotechnology · Neuroscience · Immunology · Physiology

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2. Chemical Sciences

Matter, elements and chemical processes

   Chemistry · Organic Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · Physical Chemistry · Analytical Chemistry · Biochemistry · Electrochemistry · Materials Chemistry · Green Chemistry

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3. Physical Sciences

Fundamental laws of nature

   Physics · Astronomy · Astrophysics · Cosmology · Optics · Acoustics · Quantum Physics · Nuclear Physics · Particle Physics · Geophysics · Atmospheric Physics

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4. Biodiversity and Natural History

Life on Earth and its conservation

   Biodiversity · Species · Taxonomy · Endangered Species · Wildlife · Birds · Insects · Fungi · Marine Life · Medicinal Plants · Ecosystems · Conservation Biology · Invasive Species

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5. Earth and Environmental Sciences

Earth systems and environmental change

   Geology · Mineralogy · Paleontology · Physical Geography · Oceanography · Meteorology · Climatology · Hydrology · Soil Science · Environmental Science · Climate Change · Natural Disasters

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6. Technology and Engineering

Applied science and human innovation

   Computer Science · Artificial Intelligence · Robotics · Civil Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Electronics · Telecommunications · Nanotechnology · Aerospace Engineering · Renewable Energy · Inventions

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7. Mathematics and Data Sciences

Quantitative and computational knowledge

   Mathematics · Statistics · Algebra · Geometry · Number Theory · Calculus · Applied Mathematics · Probability · Data Science · Computational Science · Mathematical Modelling

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8. Agricultural and Food Sciences

Science for food systems and rural communities

   Agronomy · Horticulture · Plant Breeding · Crop Science · Agricultural Biotechnology · Plant Pathology · Entomology · Soil Fertility · Food Science · Food Technology · Dairy Science · Aquaculture

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9. Health and Biomedical Sciences

The science of health and the human body

   Anatomy · Physiology · Epidemiology · Public Health · Pharmacology · Pathology · Medical Microbiology · Biomedical Engineering · Nutrition Science · Medical Diagnostics

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10. History of Science and Innovation

Discoveries, inventors and the development of knowledge

   History of Science · Indian Scientists · Scientific Discoveries · Inventions · Scientific Instruments · Space Exploration · Traditional Technologies · History of Technology

Additional Domains Relevant to India

Click any suggested article topic to start creating or editing that entry.

Six Primary Collections

These collections provide a simple starting point for readers, bringing together related subjects from the domains above.

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Life and Biodiversity

Biology · Species · Ecology · Genetics

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Physical and Chemical Sciences

Physics · Chemistry · Astronomy

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Earth and Environment

Geology · Climate · Water · Conservation

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Technology and Innovation

AI · Engineering · Inventions · Energy

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Mathematics and Data

Statistics · Computing · Modelling

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Applied and Indian Sciences

Agriculture · Health · Scientists · Heritage

Additional Domains Relevant to India

These areas connect scientific knowledge with India's biodiversity, communities, research ecosystem, and development priorities.

Domain	Suggested Article Topics
Traditional Knowledge & Ethnoscience	Ethnobotany, indigenous technologies, traditional water management, traditional ecological knowledge
Indian Science & Scientists	Indian researchers, scientific institutions, research achievements, and landmark discoveries
Space Science & Astronomy	ISRO missions, satellites, planetary science, telescopes, and space technology
Energy & Sustainability	Solar power, wind energy, battery storage, hydrogen systems, and green technologies
Water & Sanitation	Watersheds, groundwater hydrology, purification methods, and wastewater treatment
Climate & Disaster Science	Indian monsoons, droughts, tropical cyclones, heatwaves, and disaster mitigation
Science Education & Communication	Core concepts, laboratory methods, open educational experiments, and public science outreach
Forensic Science	DNA profiling, forensic toxicology, fingerprint analysis, and digital forensics
Science Policy & Research	Research methodology, open-access frameworks, patents, and science governance
Materials & Industrial Science	Polymers, advanced metallurgy, semiconductor manufacturing, and green materials

 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:

1. Biodiversity and Species Taxonomy

Document plants, birds, insects, fungi, ecosystems, species classifications, and regional conservation efforts.

2. Science and Technology in India

Create articles about Indian scientists, research institutions, inventions, discoveries, and technological landmarks.

3. Health, Agriculture and Environment

Develop accessible scientific articles about public health, agronomy, water tables, climate resilience, and food systems.

4. Core Scientific Concepts

Explain fundamental physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematical concepts clearly and accurately in Indic languages.

5. Emerging Technologies

Expand coverage of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space systems, renewable energy, robotics, and nanotechnology.

How It Works

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Pick an article

Choose a science topic from your task list or identify an article that needs to be created or expanded.

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Draft and translate

Write naturally in the target language. Adapt headings, infobox fields, and terminology contextually.

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Cite and review

Add credible inline citations from peer-reviewed journals or academic sources. Check cross-links and categories.

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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.

Sources, Verification and Copyright

• 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

   7 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 localized Indic prose.

📚 Research & cite

Identify authoritative citations, insert references, and uphold verifiability.

🖼️ Illustrate & 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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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