INTRODUCTION - There is an ever-growing demand for Scientific, Technological, Medical, and Environmental to be made public so that general mass can be benefit from it. Science Journalism increase scientific awareness in the society. A scientific society will be a more developed society always. Science Journalism is one of the best mediums to convey the latest scientific developments. To enjoy the developments in Science and Technology and use it effectively, efficiently, and economically for the betterment of lives and lifestyle, the public needs enhanced access to S&T information. But we hardly see the science news in newspapers, TV channels regularly. Also, many times news channels convey wrong facts about science. But regular science updates that are directly or indirectly related to daily life must be conveyed to the people. Only the Indian constitution consists of the commitment to develop scientific temper among the mass of the country.
CURRENT SITUATION IN INDIA - DD Science and India Science - two new science channels were launched in India on 16 July 2019 to boost scientific temperament among the people. It was a great initiative by the present government. But if we look at newspapers, only THE HINDU newspaper gives regular editorial on science. Not a single private media house promoting science journalism. If we want to encourage our students to chose science as a career, we will have to motivate them through different programs. Department of science and technology(DST), National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Vigyan Prasar(VP), and National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources(NISCAIR) are key institutes communicating science.
Science Magazines In India
· Resonance, published by Indian Academy of Sciences
· Dream 2047, published by Vigyan Prasar
· Sandarbh
· Safari
WHERE ARE THE GAPS? There are so many fills in the blank in science journalism. Journalists do not have a basic science background so how they can explain science news to the common man. With communicating the latest developments in S&T, science journalism should also play a key role to inform about the best opportunities in INDIA. In school and higher education, there is no option for students and parents to know about the options available in science.
Most magazines published in English only while we have a large number of people who can not understand. Many people understand the regional language more effectively. A report from the International Research Development Centre, states that difference between the developed and developing, rich and poor country, is the knowledge gap- capacity to generate and use of scientific knowledge.
ROLE OF SCIENCE JOURNALISM- The space given to science in different media of country is a parameter of quality of life of its average citizens.
1. To inform policymakers and the public about science.
2. To make aware of mass about S&T advances and their implications.
3. To develop the scientific temper among masses, especially among children.
4. To motivate and inspire the young minds to take up as science their career.
5. To improve living standards.
6. To improve scientific literacy.
7. To generate support of the government and public for science.
8. To equip the public with scientific tools.
9. To highlights the problem of the public for scientific resolutions.
10. To motivate students to find solutions to their local problems with the help of science.
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA-Today we have many options like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. It can be an effective medium to make aware public about science and technology developments.
We need a dedicated science platform not only for communicating science but to mentor the students also. A science platform that can provide information on financial assistance, scholarships, and other options available in science. Knowledge is the most powerful word in the modern world because knowledge is power. Promoting science journalism is, in fact, accelerating the vehicle which can make India a knowledge superpower.
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