Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science Latest News
The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science.
About Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science
- It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- It is aimed at fostering scientific temper and awareness across the country for the public in general and students in particular.
- The scheme supports the establishment of Science Cities, Science Centres, Innovation Hubs, and Digital Planetariums in various regions.
- Nodal Agency: The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, serves as the nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.
- Under this Scheme Science Centres/Digital Planetariums (Category-III) are set up in areas with a population of less than 5 lakhs.
- As of July 2025, a total of 27 Science Centres have been established across the country under the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS) of the Ministry of Culture.
- Significance: These institutions have significantly contributed to enhancing scientific awareness and informal science education through hands-on exhibits, innovation hubs, digital planetariums, and outreach programmes.
Source: PIB
Last updated on November, 2025
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