• UGI USER
  • Jan 18, 2024
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UNLOCKING SCIENCE COMMUNICATION IN INDIA

Focus : Varied Communication Initiatives

  • Chandrayaan-3 Communication: ISRO’s lunar mission engaged India effectively, demonstrating successful science communication.
  • COVID-19 Information Sharing: Initiatives, like homemade mask manuals, highlighted clear communication’s importance. Identified gaps in data reporting, vaccine hesitancy, and infection predictions.
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About Evolution of Science Communication in India:

  • Post-Independence Initiatives:
  • Publications & Information Directorate
  • Birla Industrial and Technological Museum
  • National Council for Science and Technology Communication
  • Contemporary Challenges:
  • CSIR-NIScPR and New Opportunities
  • Vigyan Prasar Closure (2023)
  • Urgency for Comprehensive Conversation on Science Communication in India.
About Science Communication

·   Science communication involves sharing scientific knowledge, outcomes, and discussions on ethical, societal, or political impacts with diverse audiences.

·   It includes public engagement, institutional outreach, and direct conversations.

·   Application:

o    Public Understanding

o    Policy Influence

o    Education Enhancement

o    Research Funding

o    Community Engagement

o    Media Collaboration