CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and NIScPR signed an MoU

The CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Science City of Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) to strengthen science communication and promote collaborative research in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy. This collaboration aims to advance evidence-based policymaking, enhance public understanding of science through science communication initiatives, and foster a robust scientific ecosystem through joint initiatives in research, training, and outreach.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, M.T. Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh and Sri Venkateswarlu Kesineni, CEO, from SCAP, in the presence of senior officials from both institutions in Amravati. From NIScPR side Dr. Yogesh Suman, Chief Scientist; and Dr. N.K. Prasanna, Principal Scientist, will be nodal officers for taking forward the initiatives envisaged in the MoU.

This marks a significant step towards strengthening the interface among science, policy, and society, contributing to a knowledge-driven, innovation-oriented ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh.(UPDATED ON 30TH MARCH 2026)