Science popularization is the process of making scientific knowledge accessible and engaging to the general public. It involves simplifying complex scientific concepts through media, books, events, and educational programs to promote scientific literacy and interest.
Proposals for Science Popularisation viz., Science Awareness, Seminar, Workshop, Conference, Science Camp, Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp, Teaching & Learning Materials & Methods, Skill Development Training Programme etc.
Guidelines for Exposure visit of the primary/upper primary school children to regional science center to enrich the life experiences and to grow scientific interest and temperament.
On celebration of birth centenary of Late Prof. Meghnad Saha, Govt. of West Bengal has introduced an award named Meghnad Puroskar with effect from 1993. The prize is awarded every year to a Voluntary Organisation.
One prize of the value of Rs. 30,000/- only with a certificate of Honour and plaque called ‘Gopal Chandra Bhattacharyya Smriti Puraskar’ will be awarded annually to a person as a token recognition of his/her notable contribution in the field of science popularisation.
Governor was pleased to introduce with effect from 1993 an annual prize named Satyendra Puraskar to be awarded every year to an individual who is adjudged the best popular Science Writer in Bengali for the year.