CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR) organised a workshop and competition on scientoon for children followed by a panel discussion on communicating science to children in collaboration with the National Book Trust (NBT), New Delhi, during the 28th New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 on 11 January 2020. 

To kindle love for science among students and propagation of scientific concepts through the medium of films, the 5th edition of the Science Film Festival of India, SCI-FFI 2020 was organised.

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing its deadly run by infecting more than a million people and causing the death of more than 82,000 people across the world, the laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) intensified their efforts at combating the pandemic.

In view of the lockdown conditions prevailing throughout the country, to enthuse and involve students more closely in issues pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 disease, the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR), New Delhi announced online competitions on the theme “Coronavirus: An Invisible Enemy”. 

This year, the 6th edition of the International Yoga Day was celebrated around the theme “Ghar Ghar mein Yog” or “Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family”, signifying the importance of staying at home to practice social distancing and curbing the spread of COVID-19. 

79^th CSIR Foundation Day and the conclusion of the Hindi Month Celebration on 26 September 2020 organised virtually on MS teams by CSIR-NISCAIR and CSIR-NISTADS.

Merging of two prestigious institutes CSIR-NISCAIR & CSIR-NISTADS gives birth to a new Institute,  NIScPR

VIGYANIKA-International Science Literature Festival was organised as part of IISF 2020 from 22 to 24 December. 

“COVID-19 Vaccine: From Self-Reliance to Global Leadership – Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Imperatives in COVID Era”.

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR), New Delhi, and Vijnana Bharati, will be organising a special session on the release of a thematic Luni-Solar Calendar ‘Food as a Medicine’ on the occasion of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Nav Varsh) on 13 April 2021 (10:00-11:00 am)

India has a great repository of traditional knowledge which aims at the health, nutrition and well-being of humans.

“Optimum Utilization of e-resources for Research & Development”

’22 May 2021 is the International Day for Biological Diversity’.

CSIR-NIScPR journals show an appreciative jump in Journal Impact Factor 2020 released yesterday by Clarivate Analytics.

“When we say we are a part of the solution, we also need to understand that human beings are a part of the problem as well. Human beings need to identify the problem to identify the solution to stop extinction and for sustainable biodiversity conservation,” Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal stated.

Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, said that through Yoga a healthy society and nation can be built.

The session was focused on the second wave outbreak and the impact of COVID-19 on children, threats, and necessary protocols required for the safety of children.

Mega conference on the theme "Indian Independence Movement & the Role of Science Communicators in freedom struggle".

We should highlight India's remarkable S&T progress in the seven decades of its Independence — Dr Jitendra Singh

Celebrating 75^th year of India’s Independence

Virtual Conference on ‘Science and Technology in India: A Historical Introspection with a Contemporary Perspective’ by CSIR-NIScPR.

Shri Jayant Sahasrabudhe, Guest of Honour, in his lecture highlighted the contributions and struggle of Indian scientists and said that historical review and introspection is important for the study of S&T in India.

SVASTIK aims to conserve the practice of the right tradition, inculcate scientific temper of verifying traditional practices scientifically and instil confidence in the citizens regarding the scientific value of our traditional knowledge/practices.

The collaboration will open new avenues for knowledge sharing and skill development in science communication and STI policy research.

‘Vigyanika’ showcases India’s rich legacy of promoting science & inculcating scientific temper among the public through the multilingual scientific literature, science poetry, science drama and folk art.

Scientific awareness and communication activities are very important to help take laboratory work to the society — Hon'ble Minister of S&T Dr Jitendra Singh

Dr Jitendra Singh said, “Science and scientists have not only played a vital role in the freedom struggle but have also enabled us to sustain it for the past 75 years.”

“Need to have activity-based learning from lower classes” — Prof. Ashok Kumar Bakhshi

The National Seminar on “Nurturing Science Communication – Motivating Science Communicators” being organised by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR)

To sensitise Specially-abled children about scientific issues & create scientific temper among them, an outreach & sensitisation programme for Specially-abled children was organised.

“Distilling correct scientific information is a huge challenge and here science communication has a big role to play”: — Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, PSA, Govt of India

Students during their presentations mentioned the various aspects of science teaching methodologies in the 21st century and also talked about the importance of online teaching along with its pros and cons.

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, organised a National Workshop on “IP and Youth: Innovating for better future” to commemorate World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April 2022.

The special issues focus on "India's S&T Missions".

The lecture was delivered by Prof. Avinash Chandra Pandey, Director, Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC).

Dissemination of CSIR Technologies ‘KisanSabha’ & ‘Gur Bhatti’ for Rural Development.

“Only One Earth — Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”

CSIR-NIScPR in association with IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Mumbai, IIT Roorkee, IIT Dhanbad, IIT Jammu, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) Dehradun, UNDP Accelerator Labs and TIFAC, organised a one-day “Workshop on Technology Readiness Level (TRL).

Technology Demonstration and Networking Meet.

80 Years of CSIR’S contribution to Indian S&T.

CSIR 80 years 80 success stories webinar series

The Special Issue focuses onIndian Organisations Engaged in Science Popularisation.

Vigyan Pragati aims at communicating S&T to the masses in a simple language.

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research (NIScPR) celebrated the 81st Foundation Day of CSIR.

CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi, organised the culmination programme of Hindi Month.

Over the years, the readers of  ‘Vigyan Pragati’ have been motivated by its content which aims at igniting curiosity about science among the young and striving to develop an interest in young minds to pursue science.

CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi, organised the culmination programme of Hindi Month 

The August 2022 special issue of Vigyan Pragati focuses on India’s leading organisations engaged in science popularisation, covering government and voluntary organisations.

Special talk on “Conflicts and Resolutions — Indian Experiences”.

The special September issue of Science Reporter was the fifth among the series of special issues brought out to mark the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav programme of the Government of India.

CSIR-NIScPR celebrated the 81st Foundation Day of CSIR on 27 September 2022 at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi.

“Science has no boundaries and passion is the prerequisite to be a scientist. Through path-breaking discoveries & inventions, scientists address the challenges of the general public.” Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director of CSIR-NIScPR (CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research), New Delhi, shared these thoughts during her inaugural address in a Student-Scientist Connect Programme organised by CSIR-NIScPR.

The Foundation Day will be graced by Dr N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR on 13 January 2023.

“If scientists don’t communicate, non-experts will start communicating and then the cloud of misinformation and disinformation would emerge,” said Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR (CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research), New Delhi, during the inauguration of the ‘Contact Session on Health Communication’ organised by CSIR-NIScPR in association with ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) on 16 November 2022.

Special talk on “Conflicts and Resolutions — Indian Experiences”.

Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR discussed the strength and rich legacy of NIScPR.

Two-day event to showcase India's rich legacy of promoting science & inculcating scientific temper among the public.

We have to make an optimum balance between Indian traditional knowledge with modern S&T —  Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union S&T Minister.

CSIR-NIScPR (CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research), New Delhi, organized an International Workshop on ‘Research agenda, Social needs and Open science’ on 8 December 2023.

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, organised yet another successful edition of “Vigyanika–ScienceLiterature Festival” at the 8th India International Science Festival (IISF) inBhopal.

Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal,Director, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted the importance of considering factors such as innovativeness, the strength of technologies and stakeholders’ opinions to bridge the existing gaps between technology development and its practical implementation.

In view of the World Health Day 2023, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, brought out health-focused special issues of its two monthly popular science magazines — VigyanPragati in Hindi and Science Reporter in English.

Release of the Health special issues of Vigyan Pragati and Science Reporter, popular science magazines published by CSIR-NIScPR

Promoting science communication in Indian languages is important to break the language barrier.

Padma Shri Dr HR Nagendra, Chancellor, S-VYASA University, delivered a Keynote address.

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) organised “One Day Patents Boot Camp” on 31 July 2023 at its campus KS Krishnan Marg, Pusa, New Delhi. 

Dr Manish Mohan Gore was awarded the 2022 'Jagapati Chaturvedi Bal Vigyan Lekhan Samman' by UP Hindi Sansthan.

The programme aimed to inculcate scientific temper among students and to create a strong relationship between science and students, emphasising the vital role of science in addressing global challenges.

The lecture encompassed various facets of Ayurveda, such as Prakriti, the Ayurveda clock, dietary practices, and strategies for mitigating stress-related health issues

The National Knowledge Resources Consortium and Elsevier are collaborating to bring together a training session for members of the consortium.

During the programme various events were organised — Foundation Day lecture by the Chief Guest, release of Biennial Report (2021-2023), felicitation of NIScPR’s Retired Employees and a Cultural Programme.

The central objective of the event was to provide students with a deep understanding of millets and their pivotal role in promoting health and nutrition.

The workshop was organised for science teachers aimed at motivating them in the art of effective science communication.

CSIR-NIScPR organises various programmes during the event.

Students thoroughly enjoyed and learned through fun activities with science and were also apprised about the IISF and its events.

Dr Manoj Prasad, Professor, NIPGR, highlighted the potential of millets to address the global food demand.

Shri CB Singh, Head Jigyasa Training and HR Division at CSIR-NIScPR, emphasised the critical importance of forging connections between science and society, which can bridge the gap between the two.

CSIR-NIScPR publications at the world book fair 2024.

Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Diirector, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted the importance of scientific temper and CSIR-NIScPR’s commitment to fostering scientific awareness.

The conclave left a legacy of knowledge, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to bridging the gap between science and society through effective communication.

The orientation workshop aimed to empower the Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) with valuable insights from renowned experts.

Shri Manoj Mainkar, Programme Executive at All India Radio, New Delhi Station, shared his valuable insights on crafting compelling science narratives for the audio format.

Dr N Kalaiselvi inaugurated the newly constructed main gate of the institute and Chaired SVASTIK Monitoring Committee Meeting.

CSIR-NIScPR remains at the forefront of promoting scientific achievements, and the World Book Fair 2024 served as a platform to further this mission.
 

Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi and Member of the CSIR Society, emphasised the integral role of science communication in India’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat.

On this occasion, the institute organised a national workshop.

Highlighting the need for a holistic approach to health, Prof. Shridhar Dwivedi, Senior Consultant Cardiologist & head of Academics at the National Heart Institute, urged everyone to continue the healthy habits adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The workshops equipped participants with a comprehensive toolkit for communicating science effectively across diverse media platforms, including traditional folk media, electronic media, print media, radio, and social media.

A discussion on how scientists and researchers can interact with the media and use social media platforms to communicate technical evidence and research in simpler terms for the layperson.

CSIR-NIScPR and CSIR-NCL Jointly Organise One Week One Theme under the theme EED.

Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, emphasised the need for collaborative efforts to promote scientific understanding.

This unique initiative aimed to make science accessible to the general public through creative expression. Renowned poets from across India showcased their works, blending literature with scientific concepts.

CSIR-NIScPR Celebrates 9th Ayurveda Day with Emphasis on Integrating Traditional Wisdom and Modern Science

A Two-day “Technology Showcasing and Networking Meet of CSIR-CFTRI Food and Millet Technologies”

Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, said that CSIR-NIScPR coordinates a national initiative called SVASTIK, which brings out case studies and stories of Indian traditional knowledge and share them with society.

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, is organising a two-day international conference on “Aligning Science-Technology Innovation Indicators for Effective R&D Governance” from 14-15 January 2025.