About the Program
Youth Science Media Challenge, a pan India Science Media competition, is an initiative supported by National Council for Science & Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India and is framed to scout for a broad level of understanding regarding science media among youth , ignite the minds and identify young “Harbingers of change” (undergraduate students) across India, who have ideas and potential for presenting the various issues pertaining to ecology, environment, climate change and sustainability in an interesting and innovative manner, using different media forms. The idea is to demonstrate the potential for scientific creativity and scientific temper in the youth and encourage these young minds who can be the catalyst for an empowered society and transformed India.
Goals
The project would facilitate youth to make sustainable relations with nature and spread the message across the society as in the core of each narrative will the development of better understanding of nature. The scientific narratives would be used to communicate the message to the masses for public engagement. The impact of this engagement would be assessed for making informed choices.