Experts call for inclusivity in science during workshop

A two-day national workshop on ‘Communicate to Connect: Science for All’ was inaugurated at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, on Wednesday.

The event was organised in collaboration with the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, and brings together leading scientists, communicators and innovators to explore new strategies for science outreach and inclusive communication.

The inaugural day featured addresses by eminent personalities. Dr Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, in her welcome address, underscored the importance of informing students and stakeholders about the breadth of scientific research taking place across India, emphasising the role of scientists and acknowledging research from remote regions like Palampur. Chandra Bhushan Singh, Chief Scientist and Head, Popular Science Division, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted the workshop’s goal of building a collaborative community.