DST constitutes joint Science Communication Forum

News: Department of Science & Technology has constituted a joint Science Communication Forum.

Facts:

  • Purpose: To facilitate interaction, cooperation and coordination amongst various public sector science communication institutions and agencies.
  • Members: It will be represented by senior officials from various central ministries including Science & Technology, Agriculture, Health, Culture, Defense, Space, Atomic Energy and Information & Broadcasting.
  • Secretariat: It will be based at the National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC),Department of Science & Technology.