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The Third Technical Hindi Symposium "Abhyuday-3" was organised by CSIR-NIScPR, IIT Indore, and IIT Jodhpur to promote the use of Technical Hindi and facilitate the outreach of science and technology to broader society. The symposium featured 25 research papers focusing on innovations in science and their societal impacts,
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The Vigyanika: Science Literature Festival 2025, held on December 8-9, successfully highlighted the importance of science communication through literature, art, and Indian languages. Organized by CSIR–NIScPR and partners as part of the India International Science Festival, Vigyanika brought together noted science communicators to discuss innovative strategies in engaging the
IISF 2025
The Curtain Raiser for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 took place at CSIR-NIScPR in New Delhi, organized by CSIR-NIScPR and CSIR-NPL. The event featured key addresses highlighting the festival's vision, the role of science in national development, and the significance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. Engaging presentations
Science Communication
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasizes the need for a storytelling approach in science communication during a brainstorming session on effective government communication. The session aimed to improve public communication strategies, ensuring messages across ministries are aligned and impactful. The Minister urged departments to adopt a whole-of-government approach and leverage
Science Communication
The National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) and CSIR-IHBT organized a two-day workshop titled 'Communicate to Connect: Science for All' in Palampur. The event focused on enhancing science outreach and communication strategies, featuring discussions on misinformation, the role of scientists, and the importance of two-way
Indian Knowledge Systems
The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research organized a national workshop for teachers on the communication and dissemination of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) on October 16, 2025, at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. The workshop, part of the SVASTIK initiative, aimed to promote scientifically validated traditional knowledge. Over 100
Geetha Vani Rayasam
Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam has assumed the role of Director at CSIR-NIScPR, advocating for agile science, technology, and innovation (STI) policies, enhanced science communication, and global collaborations. She emphasized the need for flexible STI models to address contemporary challenges, aligning science communication with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and fostering partnerships