India: share communication

India: SHARE Communication

1. 
   National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR): www.niscair.res.in
   

CSIR-NISCAIR is the premier institute established in 1951 for promotion of science communication, science popularization and scientific temper.

Contact/ Key Expert Member: Prof. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, Director, CSIR-NISCAIR, and Outstanding Professor of Science Communication & Information Sciences, Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (Ac-SIR), a deemed university by the Act of Parliament ([e-mail] ; [e-mail]).

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   Indian National Science Academy (INSA) : www.insaindia.org
   

INSA plays a major role in promoting public understanding in matters of science and technology and in creating a social climate where scientists and engineers are interacted with society.

Contact: [e-mail]

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   Indian Science Writers’ Association (ISWA): www.iswaindia.com
   

ISWA (Est. 1985) aims at promoting science writing, science journalism and science communication profession in India, having international collaborations, spreading scientific culture and scientific values, and having over 500 members and 10 chapters.

Key Expert Members/ Contacts: Dr. V.K. Srivastava, President, ISWA ([e-mail]); Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, Immediate Past President, ISWA ([e-mail])

4. 
   Indian Science Communication Society (ISCOS): www.iscos.org
   

ISCOS is a professional body to enhance the capability of science journalism and science communication and to promote science-media-society dialogue.

Key Expert Member/ Contact: Mr. V.P. Singh, President, ISCOS ([e-mail])

5. 
   Indian Journal of Science Communication (IJSC): www.iscos.org
   

IJSC caters to the needs of science communication researchers and practitioners to report their results in the form of research papers, review articles and research reports, etc. The IJSC seeks to promote science communication and science journalism academics and research with in-depth studies in science, technology, innovation communication and societal interface.

Key Expert Member/ Contact: Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, Founding Editor, IJSC ([e-mail] ; [e-mail])