New Delhi: The Science City of Andhra Pradesh has entered into a strategic collaboration with the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) to strengthen science communication and advance research in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CSIR-NIScPR and the Science City of Andhra Pradesh aims to promote evidence-based policymaking, enhance public understanding of science, and build a robust scientific ecosystem through joint initiatives.
Under this partnership, the Science City of Andhra Pradesh will work closely with CSIR-NIScPR to drive collaborative research, training programmes, and outreach activities focused on science communication and STI policy.
The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between science, policy, and society while fostering innovation-driven growth in Andhra Pradesh.
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The MoU was signed by Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, and Sri Venkateswarlu Kesineni, CEO, Science City of Andhra Pradesh, in the presence of M.T. Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh, along with senior officials from both institutions.
Representing NIScPR, Dr. Yogesh Suman, Chief Scientist, and Dr. N.K. Prasanna, Principal Scientist, will serve as nodal officers to implement the initiatives under the agreement with the Science City of Andhra Pradesh.
Key Benefits of the MoU
The collaboration between CSIR-NIScPR and the Science City of Andhra Pradesh is expected to deliver multiple benefits across the scientific and academic ecosystem:
- Strengthening science communication and enhancing scientific awareness across Andhra Pradesh
- Promoting collaborative research in STI policy to support evidence-based decision-making
- Capacity building through structured training programmes, workshops, and mentoring initiatives
- Facilitating knowledge sharing, joint publications, and academic collaborations
- Supporting students, faculty, researchers, and scholars from school to university levels
- Major Collaborative Activities
Science City of Andhra Pradesh and CSIR-NIScPR to Jointly Undertake Wide Range of Initiatives:
- Joint research projects and publications in science communication and STI policy
- Organization of seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programmes
- Development of educational and training resources
- Mentorship and academic guidance for students and research scholars
- Promotion of scientific journals and knowledge dissemination platforms
- Outreach programmes aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This partnership with the Science City of Andhra Pradesh marks a significant step in strengthening the interface between science, policy, and society.
It is expected to contribute to building a knowledge-driven and innovation-oriented ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh through sustained collaboration in science communication and policy research.
