Scientific Social Responsibility

Scientific Social Responsibility

Part of: GS Prelims 

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• Under this programme, researchers who are working on a science project funded by any of the Ministries under the Central government will have to undertake activities to popularise science and make it more accessible to the public.
• Centre would draw up a list of activities which could be taken up under the Scientific Social Responsibility programme, that was similar to Corporate Social Responsibility.
• The activities could range from going to colleges delivering lectures, writing an article in a magazine or doing something beyond the curriculum.
• The move would not only bridge the gap between research institutes and the civilians, but also help scientists hone their communication skills.