Dr. Jitendra Singh launches new CSIR popular science magazines in five Indian languages

On the occasion of the 85th Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched five new popular science magazines. These publications have been brought out by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR).

The newly launched magazines include 'Bigyan Lahar' in Assamese, 'Bigyan Brittanto' in Bengali, 'Vigyan Kshitij' in Marathi, 'Ariviyal Arikkaiyalar' in Tamil, and 'Vigyan Velugu' in Telugu. This initiative significantly expands the institute's long-standing tradition of science communication.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that this step would be instrumental in taking science to wider sections of society and realizing the vision of an inclusive, multilingual, and scientifically informed India. CSIR has played a pivotal role in national development through its 84 years of contribution.

A key feature of these magazines is the use of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for translation. To ensure the quality of AI-generated translations, human experts conduct rigorous reviews, proofreading, and fact-checking.

In addition to translated content, these magazines will also feature original articles written in the respective Indian languages. This will encourage science writing in regional languages and highlight scientific achievements at the local level.

The project was coordinated by Mukesh Ambadas Pund and Dr. Meher Wan. The launch ceremony was also attended by CSIR Director General Dr. N. Kalaiselvi and CSIR-NIScPR Director Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam.

This initiative further strengthens the portfolio of CSIR's flagship magazines, such as 'Science Reporter', 'Vigyan Pragati', and 'Science ki Duniya'. The institute aims to provide readers with reliable and engaging scientific information in their own languages.

Through these magazines, efforts are being made to bring scientific innovations and developments to the common people, thereby fostering a scientific temper across the country.