National Council of Science Museums (NCSM)

Why in news?
NCSM won two PRSI National Awards 2025 at the 47th All India Public Relations Conference in Dehradun from December 13-15. The awards recognized the "Har Ghar Museum" campaign for best use of social media, which garnered over 10 million views and 1 million engagements by crowdsourcing household heritage stories.

About NCSM

India’s largest network of science centres and museums

Formation: April 4, 1978
Type: Autonomous society under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal
Director General: A. D. Choudhury
Purpose: Science communication, education, and popularization through interactive museums and centres

Network of Science Centres
NCSM manages 26 science centres/museums across India, divided into zones (North, South, East, North-East, and West). Among them, 7 are National Level Centres.

Activities & Contributions

Science Communication: Interactive exhibits, planetariums, and science shows.
Education: Workshops, training, and outreach programs for students and teachers.
Innovation: Hosts events like the World Robot Olympiad and science fairs.
Research & Training: Operates a Central Research & Training Laboratory (CRTL) in Kolkata.
Recognition: Recently won two PRSI National Awards 2025 for excellence in public relations.

PRSI National Awards

PRSI National Awards recognize excellence in public relations and communication efforts across India.
These awards are presented annually by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) to honor organizations and professionals for innovative campaigns, transparency, and outreach.
Categories cover diverse areas like house journals, social media campaigns, RTI implementation, annual reports, CSR projects, and special publications.â€‹
They emphasize commitment to transparency, innovation, and national goals such as sustainability and digital engagement.â€‹
The 2025 event theme, “Empowering Growth, Preserving Roots – The PR Vision for 2047,”

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