CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR).
National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) came into existence on 30 September 2002 with the merger of National Institute of Science Communication (NISCOM) and Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC). Both NISCOM and INSDOC, the two premier institutes of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), were devoted to dissemination a
nd documentation of S&T information. NISCOM had been in existence for the last six decades (first as two Publication Units of CSIR, which were merged to form the Publications Division, which was later renamed as Publications & Information Directorate and in 1996, as NISCOM). Over the years, NISCOM diversified its activities, and through a host of its information products, comprising research and popular science journals, encyclopaedic publications, monographs, books, and information services, it had been reaching out to researchers, students, entrepreneurs, industrialists, agriculturists, policy planners and also the common man. INSDOC came into being in 1952 and was engaged in providing S&T information and documentation services through myriad activities such as abstracting and indexing, design and development of databases, translation, library automation, providing access to international information sources, human resource development, consultancy services in setting up modern library-cum-information centres. INSDOC was also host to the National Science Library and the SAARC Documentation Centre. Now, with the formation of NISCAIR, all the above multi-faceted activities have been amalgamated, making NISCAIR, an institute capable of serving the society using modern IT infrastructure in a more effective manner and taking up new ventures in the field of science communication, dissemination and S&T information management systems and services. Broadly the core activity of NISCAIR will be to collect/store, publish and disseminate S&T information through a mix of traditional and modern means, which will benefit different segments of society.
08/06/2026
हर महान खोज की शुरुआत जिज्ञासा से होती है। सर प्रफुल्ल चंद्र राय के प्रेरणादायक विचार हमें याद दिलाते हैं कि खोज का आनंद मन को उत्साह और नई संभावनाओं से भर देता है। आइए हम सब मिलकर जिज्ञासा और ज्ञान की इस यात्रा को आगे बढ़ाते रहें।
"আবিষ্কার থেকে যে আনন্দের জন্ম হয়, তার মতো আনন্দ আর নেই; এটি এমন এক সুখ যা হৃদয়কে উল্লাসে ভরিয়ে তোলে।"
— স্যার প্রফুল্ল চন্দ্র রায়
ভারতীয় রসায়নবিদ
কেমিক্যাল সোসাইটির সম্মানসূচক সদস্য এবং ইন্ডিয়ান কেমিক্যাল সোসাইটির প্রতিষ্ঠাতা সভাপতি।
Dr Jitendra Singh CSIR, India Geetha Vani Rayasam
07/06/2026
6 Days to Go!
The next breakthrough.
The next partnership.
The next big idea.
It all begins with a conversation.
Join us at RISE Conclave 2026.
📅 13–14 June 2026
📍 Bengaluru
Dr Jitendra Singh CSIR, India CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories Central Food Technological Research Institute CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute Geetha Vani Rayasam
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Bhaderwah’s Purple Revolution is proving how science, innovation, and entrepreneurship can transform rural livelihoods and take India’s lavender story to the world. 💜🌿
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Young minds inspired by the Purple Revolution—students at Lavender Festival 2026 explored how science, innovation, and entrepreneurship are shaping the future of rural India. 💜🌿
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Bhaderwah’s Lavender Festival is showcasing how the Purple Revolution is transforming farming into prosperity and boosting farmers’ incomes across J&K. 💜🌿
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: The Purple Revolution Goes Global
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Indian lavender is earning global recognition, with its quality and effectiveness matching the best in the world—another proud milestone in India’s Purple Revolution. 💜🌿
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From fields to fragrance, Bhaderwah’s Lavender Revolution is turning rural innovation into a global success story. 🌿💜
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Padma Shri Prof. Vinod K. Singh hailed Bhaderwah’s rise as India’s Lavender Capital, showcasing how science, innovation and farmer-led entrepreneurship are taking the Purple Revolution global.
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Lavender has transformed lives, turning fields into opportunities and dreams into prosperity.
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