Lok Sabha Question No. 1134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-22
Subject: Programmes Promoting Science and Technology among Youths
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Supriya Sadanand Sule, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Sunil Dattatray Tatkare, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1134 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22/11/2019

## PROGRAMMES PROMOTING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AMONG YOUTHS

## 1134.

DR AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA: SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE: DR SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE: SHRI AKP CHINRAJ:

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of programmes run by the Government to popularize Science and Technology among youths especially rural youths of the country; being if s0, the details thereof and the quantum of funds to be incurred for this purpose;

(b) whether the Government intends to popularize Science and Technology among youths in rural and urban areas through the launch of two science communication initiatives;

whether any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been   signed between Doordarshan and Department of Science and Technology in this regard, if $0, the details of terms and conditions of MoU; and

(e) the other steps  taken/being taken by the Government to develop the scientific temper in Indian society?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE; MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (DR HARSH VARDHAN)

(a) Yes Sir. Ministry of Scieuce Technology popularizes   science and technology in India by means of Conferences, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures (CTEP): Financial assistance is   provided for organizing Conferencel  Seminar/  Symposium/ Workshop; Popular Lectures and travel support to the researchers for presenting\_their papers in the conferences within and outside the country: Department of Science & Technology (DST) has used several mechanisms and has launched numerous Other schemes; programmes and projects across the entire length and breadth of the country which includeNational Science   Congress, National   Teachers Science Congress, National Children   Science   Congress, National awards  for Science & Technology Communication, Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) demonstrations comprising of  Science fairs & melas, exhibitions, mobile science exhibitions, lecture-demonstrations, interactive media, visits to S&T establishments, hands-on-activities, and

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under Department of   Scientific and Industrial Research has the Popular Science Division at CSIR-NISCAIR (National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources) which out three popular science magazines Science Reporter (English brings

Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organization of Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology; Government o India popularizes   Science and Technology through awareness programmes, Print Media, Electronic Media, Vigyan Prasar network of Science Clubs (VIPNET) for rural and Science Film Festival: youth

Museums (NCSM) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of National Council of Science and Technology through & network of Culture; Govt: of India and primarily engaged in popularizing Science and plethora of activities for science museums/science centres, Mobile Science Exhibitions (MSE) units 25 in and students Science Drama Festival, Science and Engineering Fair, Science Expo; National Science Seminar, National Demonstrations Lectures, science hobby Science Film  Shows, Science Shows, Science Quiz, Science for camps, sky trails etc: The units under NCSM also observe important days like the children; innovation festivals, nature World Water World Environment National Science National Technology Earth of various educational programmes etc. to the benefit of NCSM at various Science Centres/Museums working under NCSM for are organized by students and youth of the  country. NCSM   organises   the Mobile Science common masses including science to the rural masses; especially the school students in rural Exhibitions (MSE) to communicate unable to visit science centres. NCSM, Ministry of schools: These buses also target the population which is collaboration with Department of 2019-20 took the initiative to launch 25 new MSE buses in Culture during Of India to travel in the Aspirational Districts of the country to create Science and Technology, Government children in rural areas for interest in Science The buses plan to awareness about S&T and to create spark in and will aim to create scientific awareness travel to schools in Aspirational Districts throughout the year exhibits on the themes as Food the rural children. Each specially designed bus contains 20 interactive among Machines in Everyday Life, Space Sciences & Human Welfare; & Health; Sanitation & Hygiene; Energy, Our Life & Chemistry and Measurements: public and Day Day, Day, Day, Day,

Science and Technology among youth in rural and urban areas (b) & (c): Yes Sir: The Govt is popularizing through Science Channels; namely: -

- DD Science:

Doordarshan National Channel, which is telecast from 5pm DD Science is a one-hour programme o of Science and Technology (DST) to 6 pI, Monday to Saturday. It is an initiative of the Department with of   India,  implemented and managed by Vigyan Prasar (VP) in collaboration Govt: DD Science programmes can be accessed on any DTH platform. This Doordarshan, Prasar Bharati: knowledge dissemination, with & strong commitment platform is dedicated to science and technology ethos and cultural milieu. DD roundups and documentaries, studio-based discussions, science news Science programmes comprise both in rural and urban areas short films and mainly targeted for youth

- India Science:

Over-The(OTT) channel. It is an initiative of the India Science is an Internet-based science of India implemented and managed by Vigyan Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt and Technology: This 24x7 video Prasar (VP) , an autonomous organisation of Department of Science commitment is dedicated to science and technology knowledge dissemination, with & strong platform especially with Indian perspectives, ethos and cultural nilieu: The to spreading scientific awareness National Council   of Science  and initiative is implemented by Vigyan Prasar & supported by Technology Communication (NCSTC) DST: Top of   Understanding (MoU) has been   signed between   Doordarshan and (d) Yes Sir, Memorandum The of MOU with details of terms and of Science and  Technology for DD Science: copy Department condition is enclosed.

to be incurred for the Science Channels for the Financial Years Rs. 80.42 Crores have been proposed 2019-20 and 2020-21.

of science is essential for developing the scientific temper:The Ministry of (e) Development of & Culture technology & innovation; enhancing S&T literacy; Culture is committed t0 develop & culture of science; of scientific temper in the society by understanding and Centres/Innovation Hubs and organizing S&T awareness programmes setting Up of Science Cities/Science under the new Scheme for Promotion of Culture of throughout the length and breadth of the country Prasar; an autonomous Vigyan science Science popularize organization with Department and for various stakeholders and the progarmmes are across the country among different target groups designed and developed to inculcate scientific temper in the society: public

## MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between VIGYAN PRASAR And PRASAR BHARATL DOORDARSHAN

made between Doordarshan; Prasar Bharati The Memorandum of' Understanding (MoU) capacity through the Director Public Service Broadcaster) , acting in its executive referred [0 as (India $ Bhawan, New Delhi (hereinafter General, Doordarshan, Doordarshan Prasar, Department of Science & ~Doordarshan") ON THE ONE PART and the Vigyan through Director , of India acting in its executive capacity Technology Government Sector-62 Noida; Uttar   Pradesh Prasar, 50 ,  Institutional Area, Vigyan Prasar") ON THE OTHER PART: (Hereinafter referred to as "Vigyan to facilitate  telecast of science intend to enter into an agreement Whereas the referred tO as "programmeldocumentaries" in different formats (hereinafter programmes hereunder; it is hereby as follows: On the terms and conditions given parties agreed

with the responsibility of addressing the DSTs Wheras Vigyan Prasar has been initiatives   intended to promote science & outreach popularization initiatives across the country: entrusted

- Prasar under this MOU would The Documentaries and provided by Vigyan terrestrial and the target group of audience through aim at informing and educating The programme series be satellite networks and channels of Doordarshan (DD) named as "DD Science" . produced will
- and hand them over tO one-hour programme 2. Vigyan Prasar Doordarshan for telecast: produce will
- Iwo one hour 3 Vigyan Prasar may use mount the publicity before the discussions which will be used t0 shows as studio launch of the show.
- delailed   budget for telecast of   One-hour 4 A media   plan containing   inter-alia; and shall be as of is enclosed with this MOU as Annexure-A programme, will be as per approved rates of Doordarshan MOU. The rates to be treated part paid
- for DD Science, which shall Doordarshan shall draw up a robust promotion plan advertising in 5 conference, OOH include cross   channel   promo telecasts, media. and press release in national and regional Doordarshan' $ press proprieties
- in consultalion with Vigyan Prsar for 6 Doordarshan shall work out telecast schedule from 17.00 to 18.00 are Monday to Saturdays DD-National . The timings changes in the schedule if will, however; be within its rights to effect any; hrs: DD information given to Vigyan Prasar: programme exigencies SO with on proposed prior require
- increased on mutual agreement; The duration of the broadcast may be 6.1 terms and conditions upon. agreed
- Commercial Time (FCT) of twelve (12) Doordarshan   shall   monetise the Free accrued per hour behalf of Vigyan Prasar; and any earnings minutes per hour, on telecast fee post facto. Doordarshan S the FCT shall be adjusted hour, against against per
- (FCT) if any, on behalf of Vigyan 7.2 Doordarshan shall monetize un-utilized the same will be adjusted Prasar and the earnings Doordarshan telecast fee facto. against against accrued post
- twelve (12) minutes full Free Commercial time (FCT) of 7.1. Part or its activities and or/ may be used by Vigyan Prasar for promoting the policy of from the department consistent   with interest messages Prasar would intimate Doordarshan Doordarshan in this Vigyan if there is any plan t0 utilize the FCT: in advance public well regard.
- Doordarshan will the BARC data: 8 provide
- facilities and anchor available on basis, 9 Doordarshan shall  make its studio from time to time. availability, for Vigyan Prasar to plan its programme subject to paid
- [0 Doordarshan at least four 10. Vigyan Prasar will the software (documentaries) and make available the well in advance before the launch of the campaign episodes Doordarshan stands indemnified any legal subsequent accordingly dispute for its content: provide against episodes
- standards will be maintained by Vigyan In all programmes, high technicalacsthetic is not technically reserves the right to reject if any programme Prasar, Doordarshan will inform Vigyan Prasar about and aesthetically up-to-the-mark and Doordarshan rejected and the basis thereof: the programmes
- Vigyan Prasar will make the payment will  provide the within one month of the telecast of the Doordarshan utilization certificate for the same episodes:
- with Vigyan Prasar which will be responsible for Doordarshan will be dealing only providing funds:
- differences whatsoever arising between the 14 In the event of any question, dispute or or effect out of or relating to the meaning, scope, to this Agreement be referred to an Arbitrator or the validity of' breach thereof shall of this Agreement herein. [f the cannot by mutual consent of both the of one month from the to the appointment of the Arbitrator within a agree to the other of existence of such dispute, then the Arbitrator notification by one party Affairs, Ministry of Law shall be nominated by the Secretary, Department of Legal India: The provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and Justice, Govt  of shall be final and binding 1996 will be applicable and the award made there under remedies available under the Law Such the hereto, subject to legal upon submission to arbitration under the Arbitration differences shall be deemed to be a 1996,or of any modifications or re-enactments thereof: and Conciliation Act; operation parties parties parties appointed period paries
- over all programmes that are telecast on 15. Vigyan Prasar shall hold sole copyright shall of its channels and any other use of the programmes Doordarshan or any group be the sole discretion f Vigyan Prasar:
- of 24 months from the date of first 16. This MOU shall be in for a telecast, unless extended further by consultations. period operation mutual

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This MOU signed on day Doordarshan (Broadcasting Prasar and Ms. SUPRIYA SAHU; Director General; Corporation of India)

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(SUPRIYA SAIIU) Director General, Doordarshan

(Nakuk Parashar) Director; Vigyan Prasar

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## documentaries for\_Vigavan Prasal Subi Cost structure for\_telecast oi on DD-NationaL of Doordarshan Network

## Ielecast fee on Doordarshan Network

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| Channel / Kendra   | Telecast cost (One Hour) Monday_Saturday    | On air branding cost                        | Total cost per episode   | Total amount for 144 episodes (6 months -Monday to Saturday)   |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Channel / Kendra   | Rs: 3,00,000/-                              | Rs 50,000                                   | Rs 3,50,000              | 3,50,000 X 144 episodes 04,00,000/-                            |
| DD- National       | Less Concession @25% Total Principal Amount | Less Concession @25% Total Principal Amount |                          | Rs Rs 378.00,000                                               |
| DD- National       | Add GST@18%                                 |                                             |                          | 3 Rs 68,04,000/-                                               |
|                    | Total Amount Payable                        |                                             |                          | Rs 4,46,04,000/-                                               |

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(SUPRIYA SAHU) DIRECTOR GENERAL DOORDARSHAN

DIRECTOR VIGYAN PRASAR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA