http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64820 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:03:34 GMT 2026-10-20T02:03:34Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64822 Title: From Vigyan Jathas to Science Festivals: A New Avatar of Public Engagement with Science in India Authors: IQBAL, SARAH HYDER Abstract: Science festivals have emerged as pivotal platforms for popularizing and celebrating science, engaging with the public, and showcasing the latest advances in science and technology. Inspired by the inaugural science festival in Edinburgh, contemporary festivals in India represent a modern iteration of the Vigyan Jathas organised by the People's Science Movements (PSM) in the 1960s. This article traces the evolution of public engagement with science in India, from the grassroots efforts of Vigyan Jathas to today's large-scale science festivals. It examines the key features of these festivals, the opportunities they present for science communication, and their impact on public engagement. Additionally, the paper explores the roles of science festivals in career inspiration, intergenerational learning, promoting public dialogue on scientific issues, and embedding science within the cultural fabric of host cities. By analysing these aspects, the article aims to provide a preliminary overview of the current landscape and future directions for science festivals in India. Page(s): 82-93 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64822 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64821 Title: Institutional Museums and Archives for Disseminating India’s Technological History: An Example from CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute Authors: K, JITHIN JACOB; BANDYOPADHYAY, DEBASHIS Abstract: Museums constitute an important tool in modern science communication. Archives on the other hand provide the key content on which institutional museums are usually built. Taken together, archive and museums play a seminal role in preserving heritage and disseminating an institution’s niche to the wider audience. The Atma Ram Memorial Museum & Archives at the CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata not only traces the evolution of CSIR-CGCRI but also intertwines it with that of CSIR; and contextualizes it against the technological history of India. Aimed for the students, public and researchers a like, the initiative is one of its kind within the CSIR. Page(s): 94-109 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64821 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z