National Council for Science and Technology Communication
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The National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) is a scientific programme of the Government of India for the popularisation of science, dissemination of scientific knowledge and inculcation of scientific temper.[1] Established under the Department of Science and Technology, it "is mandated to communicate Science and Technology to masses, stimulate scientific and technological temper and coordinate and orchestrate such efforts throughout the country."[2] Following the science communication plan introduced in the Sixth Five-Year Plan of India, NCSTC was established in 1982.[3]
NCSTC has three major objectives:[2]
- For developing a building capacity for informed decision and promote scientific thinking to the Indian communities.
- For the development of society using scientific knowledge and organise programmes using different media to reach every citizen.
- To conduct outreach activities, including training in science and technology communication, awareness programmes, dissemination of scientific knowledge, award incentives, promote scientific research, develop international co-operation, while providing special attention to women.
