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Objectives of Capacity Building Workshop on Science Communication:

 Enhance Science Communication Skills: Equip participants with the tools and skills
needed to communicate complex scientific concepts to a variety of audiences, including
the public, students, and policymakers.

 Course Development: Assist participants in designing a 1-credit science communication
course at their home institutions, enabling them to pass on these skills to their students.

 Promote the Use of Modern Tools and Techniques: Introduce participants to the latest
tools in science communication, including AI technologies for content generation, data
visualization, and audience analysis.

 Build a Network of Science Communicators: Foster collaboration and knowledge-
sharing among faculty from various institutions, creating a network of trained science
communicators across India.

Expected Outputs & Outcomes of Capacity Building Workshop on Science Communication:

 Enhanced Science Communication Skills: Participants will learn to effectively
communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, making research more
accessible and engaging.
 Development of Science Communication Courses: Faculty will be equipped to design
and implement 1-credit Science Communication courses, fostering a new generation of
students skilled in scientific communication.
 Adoption of Modern Communication Tools: Participants will gain proficiency in
cutting-edge tools like AI-driven content creation and data visualization, enhancing their
ability to communicate effectively across platforms.
 Creation of a Collaborative Network: The workshop will build a network of science
communicators, encouraging ongoing peer support, mentorship, and knowledge
sharing across institutions.
 Improved Science Communication & National Development: Enhanced
communication skills will lead to better research dissemination, interdisciplinary
collaboration, and contribute to India's goals for global STEM leadership and innovation
by 2047.

Host Institutions/ Implementing agency for Capacity Building Workshop

Based on the proposal received, IIT Hyderabad has been identified for conducting Capacity
Building Workshop on Science Communication based on institutional core strength and
proposal to conduct workshop that specifically target young faculty in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Other eminent Institutions may also be identified for conducting these Capacity Building
Workshop, if required, subject to approval of PAB.

A strong emphasis has been placed on research in the Union Cabinet decision on One Nation
One Subscription (ONOS) approved on 25 November, 2024 and proposal from IIT Hyderabad
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aligns with the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047" and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020,

which emphasizes the crucial role of research in national development.

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