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Conducting Outreach Programmes in Various Fields

It aims to promote scientific awareness among students, teachers, and the general public by conducting outreach programmes and activities in various fields of science through both online and offline modes, thereby making science education and research more accessible across the state.

State In Kind

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Science And Technology

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning, Science, IT & Communications

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Science Education, Research, Outreach Program, Science Awareness Centre

Details

The scheme “Conducting Outreach Programmes in Various Fields” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote scientific awareness among students, teachers, and the general public by conducting outreach programmes and activities in various fields of science through both online and offline modes, thereby making science education and research more accessible across the state.

Benefits

  • In order to make the benefits of science education and research accessible to every individual in the state information regarding the development of scientific consciousness and the dissemination of scientific knowledge among students teachers and the general public through online and offline mediums is disseminated through various social media sites
  • USERC Science Awareness Centres (currently 200 in the state) and USERC Nodal Officers working in higher education

In order to make the benefits of science education and research accessible to every individual in the state, information regarding the development of scientific consciousness and the dissemination of scientific knowledge among students, teachers, and the general public through online and offline mediums is disseminated through various social media sites, USERC Science Awareness Centres (currently 200 in the state), and USERC Nodal Officers working in higher education.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a student or a person (general public) from Uttarakhand.

Application Process

Offline

There is no fixed duration for outreach programs; some last one day, while others span multiple days. To participate, USERC first solicits applications through a Google form, after which all students are free to join. In offline programs, students from nearby schools and the general public can participate, with information provided by the relevant venue or USERC Science Awareness Centres.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who can participate in outreach programmes?
All students and the general public from Uttarakhand are eligible to participate. <br>
How are the outreach programmes conducted?
The programmes are conducted through both online and offline modes to reach a wider audience across the state. <br>
Is there a fixed duration for the outreach programmes?
No, there is no fixed duration. Some programs are one-day, while others may span multiple days. <br>
How can one apply to participate in an outreach programme?
USERC solicits applications through a Google form. After submission, students are free to participate. <br>
Can students from schools near the venue participate in offline programs?
Yes, students from nearby schools can participate in offline programs. <br>
How is information about offline programmes shared?
Information is provided by the relevant venue or USERC Science Awareness Centres. <br>
How many USERC Science Awareness Centres are there in Uttarakhand?
There are currently 200 USERC Science Awareness Centres across the state. <br>
Are the programmes only for students from Uttarakhand?
Yes, the scheme specifically targets students and the general public from Uttarakhand. <br>

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