Media works like a bridge between Science and Society
By TIOL News Service
NEW DELHI, DEC 03, 2024: SCIENCE & Technology and Communicators Conclave inaugurated by Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, National Organising Secretary, Vijnana Bharati in presence of Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, former Director, CSIR-NISCAIR and Dr. K. Ramesha, Director, CSIR-CECRI. Issues of the Employment News periodical and Science India magazine released by these guestsin the S&T Media Conclave, an event of India International Science Festival 2024. This largest science festival of India is being organized at IIT Guwahati during 30 th Nov to 3rd Dec 2024.
Introduction of Media conclave was given by Debobrat Ghose and a Brief on the 2 day event was presented by Dr. Rajeev Singh.
Dr. K. Ramesha, Director, CSIR-Central Electro-Chemical Research Institute, in his address said "IISF is a science festival is celebrated with people of the country. Media helps to take research into the people. Research done by scientists is mostly understood by research people IISF request media to take the research into the public in the creative ways possible such that public understand the research work. Media is the key to communicate the research to the public. I request every media person to take these things into the public.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, former Director, CSIR-NISCAIR said, "Science Works as Method (methods of science) which includes curiosity, analysis, experimentation and verification. Same applies to Media, and in this way, the process of Media and science is same.
Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, National Organising Secretary, Vijnana Bharati said, "I have come to realize that there is a significant gap between understanding and explaining science and technology concepts. To bridge this gap, we need to communicate complex ideas in a way that's easy for everyone to grasp. This requires a thoughtful approach, considering what we want to convey and how to do so effectively. By developing systematic ways to share science and technology with the public, and leveraging the power of media, we can make significant strides in promoting S&T awareness and understanding."
The conclave included a panel discussion on S&T dissemination in North-East media, featuring experts such as Dr. Arup Misra, Chairman, Pollution Control Board, Assam, Dr. Minaketan Singh, Director, Manipur S&T Council, Dr. Jaideep Baruah, Director,Assam Science Technology, Environment Council and Dr. Davy, Sr Scientific Officer at Mizoram Science Council and Ms GitaliSaikia, Science Journalist.
Lecture by Dr. Yelloji Rao Mirajkar on AahaarKranti:
India's focus on food production and consumption needs to shift from just quantity to quality, ensuring a balanced and healthy diet that addresses the country's malnutrition and health issues. Embracing traditional dietary practices, such as Charaka Ayurvedic diet, and understanding the importance of digestion and nutrition can help Indians make informed food choices and lead healthier lives. Different between Anna and Ahara, Anna is what we take through mouth ever as Ahara is that we enjoy through with our senses.
The conclave concluded with a session on S&T coverage in media, featuring interactions among scientists, media professionals, and the public. Experts such as Dr. K.G. Suresh, Former DG, IIMC, Dr. Manoj Patairiya, Decendra Mewari, Dr KN Pandey, Dhri Pallav Bagla, Sh Sameer Ganguli, Maruf Alamand Dr Vamsi Krishna, shared their insights on promoting science and technology through media.
A session on science based feature film was also organised today during Media Conclave.
Several science communicators and students interacted with the experts, leading to a fruitful question-and-answer session that effectively summed up the objectives of the S&T Media Conclave.
