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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.
Explore by Subject
Explore ten core scientific domains and their related disciplines. Select a category to browse or help organise articles.
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Biology and living organisms
Biology · Botany · Zoology · Microbiology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Cell Biology · Ecology · Evolution · Biotechnology · Neuroscience · Immunology · Physiology
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Matter, elements and chemical processes
Chemistry · Organic Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · Physical Chemistry · Analytical Chemistry · Biochemistry · Electrochemistry · Materials Chemistry · Green Chemistry
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Fundamental laws of nature
Physics · Astronomy · Astrophysics · Cosmology · Optics · Acoustics · Quantum Physics · Nuclear Physics · Particle Physics · Geophysics · Atmospheric Physics
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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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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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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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Quantitative and computational knowledge
Mathematics · Statistics · Algebra · Geometry · Number Theory · Calculus · Applied Mathematics · Probability · Data Science · Computational Science · Mathematical Modelling
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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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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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Discoveries, inventors and the development of knowledge
History of Science · Indian Scientists · Scientific Discoveries · Inventions · Scientific Instruments · Space Exploration · Traditional Technologies · History of Technology
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.
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| 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.
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