Author: Dr Manish Mohan Gore
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…
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY 2026 Science, technology, and innovation have transformed human life in profound ways. Medical advances such as vaccines and diagnostic tools developed by entities like the World Health Organization at global level and the Indian Council of Medical Research at national level have increased life expectancy and reduced disease. Communication technologies connect people instantly across the globe. Innovations in transportation, including electric vehicles, promote sustainability. Digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy systems improve productivity and environmental protection. Overall, science and technology enhance education, healthcare, communication, and economic growth, making life more efficient, comfortable, and interconnected. The engagement…
Space has always been a centre of curiosity and wonder for humankind. The shining sun during the day and the moon and millions of twinkling stars in the night sky have filled us with awe. In our childhood, we all heard stories about the moon and stars from our grandmothers. While listening to and pondering on these stories, the human mind has always harboured the imagination and desire to travel through space, to journey far from Earth to the moon, stars, and other planets, and observe them up close. Modern science and technology have greatly helped in fulfilling this age-old…