NCSTC is an apex organization of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India which endeavors to:
Communicating science and technology.
To encourage scientific and technical attitude.
Co-ordinating and organizing such efforts.
Target :
To create enthusiasm in the context of advancement in science and technology.
To enable informed decision making at the grassroots level.
Encourage intelligent discussion on important activities of developmental issues.
Research in areas of importance to science and technology communication
Articles, films, videos and radio programmes, books, slides on selected areas of science and technology Developing sets, etc.
Training (short term) for workers of science and technology based voluntary organizations and school teachers working in science communication.
To develop science journalists through university courses in science and technology communication.
Awards and Recognitions to Excellent Science Communicators.
Co-ordination with networks of S&T based organizations and State Councils.
Capacity building through science communication.
Field programs for showcasing innovative ideas for popularization of science; Children's Science Congress, Science Day celebrations, promotion of voluntary blood donation programs, outreach activities of environmental awareness and affirmative action etc. and promotion of international cooperation for mutual benefit.
