National Council of Science Museums-NCSM

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Largest Network of Science Museums/Centres in the World
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National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India was formed on April 4, 1978. NCSM is the largest network of science museums/centres in the world under a single administrative umbrella. Today, it administers 26 Science Centres/Museums spread all over India. Science City, Kolkata, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BIT

M), Kolkata, Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), Bangalore and National Science Centre, Delhi, Central Research and Training Laboratory, Kolkata are National level centres of NCSM. All having its Regional centres and Sub-Regional/District Level Centres called Satellite Units (SUs).

* Pioneered the concept of Mobile Science Exhibition (MSE) in India and the first MSE was launched in 1965.
* Pioneered the concept of Science Parks and developed the first Science Park in the world at Nehru Science
Centre, Mumbai in 1979.
* Conceptualized and developed the first Science City of the Indian Subcontinent, Science City, Kolkata in 1997.

31/08/2026

🎬 A Special Visit to Goa Science Centre!

Actress and writer Kalki Koechlin visited Goa Science Centre & Planetarium, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and shared her thoughts and experience during her visit.

🎥 Watch her video bite and hear what she has to say!

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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rao Inderjit Singh, Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India, PIB in Goa

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[Special Visit, Visitor Experience, Science Centre, Public Engagement, Museum Experience, Science Communication]

🔙 Throwback to Nagasaki Day! 🕊️Digha Science Centre, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Cul...
31/08/2026

🔙 Throwback to Nagasaki Day! 🕊️

Digha Science Centre, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, observed Nagasaki Day through an Open House Quiz, Science Film Show and Special Science Demonstration Lecture, encouraging students to engage with science through interactive learning.

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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rao Inderjit Singh, Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India, CBC Kolkata

[Peace Education, Nuclear Science, Science Demonstration, Student Engagement, Scientific Awareness, Educational Outreach]

Mobile Science Exhibition was conducted at Karmaveer Vidyalaya, Yenboli, Ballarpur, Chandrapur, by Raman Science Centre ...
31/08/2026

Mobile Science Exhibition was conducted at Karmaveer Vidyalaya, Yenboli, Ballarpur, Chandrapur, by Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The exhibition encouraged students to explore science through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning.

✨ Explore, experiment and discover!

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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rao Inderjit Singh, Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India, Press Information Bureau in Maharashtra

[Experiential Learning, Interactive Exhibits, Student Engagement, Practical Science, School Outreach, Science Awareness]

The Preliminary Round – Written Quiz was conducted at District Science Centre, Tirunelveli, a unit of National Council o...
31/08/2026

The Preliminary Round – Written Quiz was conducted at District Science Centre, Tirunelveli, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, with enthusiastic participation from students across different schools.

The quiz encouraged scientific curiosity, knowledge and problem-solving skills, marking the first step towards the Quarter Finals.

Keep learning, keep questioning and keep exploring!

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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rao Inderjit Singh, Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

[Knowledge Challenge, Problem Solving, Student Engagement, Academic Enrichment, Scientific Thinking, School Outreach, Quiz Competition]

🧪 Liquid Nitrogen Science Show was organised by Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur, a unit of National Council o...
31/08/2026

🧪 Liquid Nitrogen Science Show was organised by Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under “Science @ MahaMetro – Science at Low Temperature” at Institute of Engineers Metro Station, Nagpur.

The live demonstrations introduced commuters, students and visitors to cryogenics and low-temperature science, sparking curiosity and scientific awareness.

✨ Experience science beyond the classroom!

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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rao Inderjit Singh, Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India, Press Information Bureau in Maharashtra

[Cryogenic Science, Extreme Temperatures, Public Science Engagement, Live Demonstrations, Science Awareness, Experiential Learning, Nagpur Outreach]

🔭 Sky Observation & Telescope Training Programme was jointly organised by Regional Science Centre, Bhopal, a unit of the...
31/08/2026

🔭 Sky Observation & Telescope Training Programme was jointly organised by Regional Science Centre, Bhopal, a unit of the National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the MP Ecotourism Development Board.

✨ Building skills, expanding horizons and bringing the night sky closer to visitors!

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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rao Inderjit Singh, Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India, PIB in Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Tourism

[Celestial Observation, Telescope Technology, Astronomy Education, Nature Interpretation, Tourism Training, Solar Observation, Astronomy Communication, Madhya Pradesh Tourism]

🚀 Third National Space Day 2026 was celebrated at the Regional Science Centre Bhopal, a unit of the National Council of ...
30/08/2026

🚀 Third National Space Day 2026 was celebrated at the Regional Science Centre Bhopal, a unit of the National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with Master Control Facility (MCF), ISRO, Bhopal.

The celebration was inaugurated by Shri Shelendra Kumar, Group Director, Master Control Facility (MCF), ISRO, Bhopal, featuring a special exhibition on India’s Space Heritage, Guided Tour, Space Science Quiz, Ideathon & Interactive Model Competition, Poster Making Competition and a Popular Science Lecture, inspiring students to explore space science, innovation and India’s space journey.

✨ Join us in celebrating India’s remarkable achievements in space exploration!

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[Space Exploration, Space Heritage, Young Innovators, Scientific Curiosity, Innovation & Collaboration, Astronomy Education, ISRO Outreach]

🎨 Celebrating Creativity for a Noble Cause!As part of the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight, Aravind Eye Hospital and...
30/08/2026

🎨 Celebrating Creativity for a Noble Cause!

As part of the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight, Aravind Eye Hospital and District Science Centre, Tirunelveli, a unit of the National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organised a Drawing Competition for School Children.

Students showcased their creativity across Junior and Senior categories.

👏 Congratulations to all the winners and participants!

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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rao Inderjit Singh, Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

[Eye Care Awareness, Vision Conservation, School Engagement, Creative Expression, Community Participation]

🚀🌌 Bringing space science closer to young minds!Regional Science Centre & Planetarium, Calicut, a unit of National Counc...
30/08/2026

🚀🌌 Bringing space science closer to young minds!

Regional Science Centre & Planetarium, Calicut, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India organised a Mobile Science Exhibition on “Space Technology for Human Welfare” at JDT IQRA School, Vellimadukunnu, Kozhikode.

The programme featured compact interactive science exhibits, giving students an opportunity to learn through hands-on exploration and interaction, while building a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. 🔭✨



Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

[Mobile Science Exhibition, Space Technology, Human Welfare, Regional Science Centre, NCSM, Hands-on Learning, Science Outreach]

🚀Where every experience inspires a new question! Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur, a unit of National Council ...
30/08/2026

🚀Where every experience inspires a new question!

Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, hosted a Monsoon Special Package Tour for school students, bringing together a Science Film, Live Science Demonstration and Planetarium Show under one exciting learning experience. ✨

From fascinating demonstrations to journeys across the universe, the programme made science engaging, experiential and memorable while nurturing curiosity and scientific temper among young minds.



Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

[Monsoon Special Package, Raman Science Centre, NCSM, Science Film, Live Science Demonstration, Planetarium Show, Science Education]

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