Author: Dr Geetha Vani Rayasam
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), established on 26 September 1942, has been at the forefront of India’s scientific and technological progress for over eight decades. While CSIR is widely recognized for its pioneering research and innovation, its vision extends far beyond laboratories to ensuring that scientific knowledge reaches every section of society. This mission finds its strongest expression through the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), a unique institution among CSIR’s 37 laboratories that serves as a bridge connecting scientific research, policy, industry, and society. It serves as a globally recognised think tank of…