About

• The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi came into existence in 2021 with the merger of erstwhile CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR) and erstwhile CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS).
• CSIR-NIScPR is dedicated to advancing science communication, evidence-based S&T policy research and promoting scientific awareness among the public. 
• Through innovative initiatives and collaborative efforts, CSIR-NIScPR strives to bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general public. 
• Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) is a new initiative of CSIR-NIScPR to disseminate R&D breakthroughs of Indian labs to society through various platforms of mass media.

Why in News?

• The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) hosted an Orientation Workshop, empowering its Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) with valuable insights from renowned experts. 

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