Vigyanika 2025: A Celebration of Science and Literature
The CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR–NIScPR) in New Delhi, alongside Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA), the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) from Pune, and Panjab University, Chandigarh, successfully hosted the Vigyanika: Science Literature Festival 2025. Taking place on December 8–9, 2025, the festival formed a vibrant part of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025. The two-day event celebrated the intersection of science, literature, language, and creative communication, gathering prominent science communicators, researchers, editors, and poets from all over India.
The festival commenced with a special inaugural session titled “Bhartiya Vigyan Vimarsh me Sahitya aur Sanchar Madhyamo ki Bhoomika.” This session examined the crucial role that literature and various communication platforms play in shaping India’s scientific dialogues. Among the speakers, Dr. Paramananda Barman from CSIR-NIScPR provided an overview of Vigyanika, while Dr. Neel Sarovar Bhavesh from VIBHA emphasized the significance of culturally contextualizing science communication.
Keynote speaker Shri Vivekananda Pai, General Secretary of VIBHA, deliberated on the importance of framing science communication within an Indian context, underscoring the country’s notable contributions to the fields of Science and Technology. Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, former Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, took a reflective look at the historical evolution of India’s scientific institutions and communication. Closing this session, Dr. Rashmi Sharma from the NCSTC, DST shared contemporary approaches to science communication. Their combined insights highlighted the need for accessible, culturally relevant discourse across India.
The first day also featured the vibrant _Vigyan Kavi Sammelan_, uniting poetry and science to showcase how creative expression can shed light on scientific concepts. Renowned science poets, including Prof. Manoj Kumar Patairiya and Mohan Sagoria, among others, performed pieces that illustrated poetry’s capacity as a medium for public engagement with scientific ideas. On the second day, Vigyanika presented a compelling scientific session titled _Vigyan Se Samruddhi – For Atmanirbhar Bharat_. This session emphasized traditional knowledge and its significance for national self-reliance, featuring eminent speakers like Dr. Arvind Ranade from NIF and Dr. Viswajanani J. Sattigeri from CSIR-TKDL, who discussed the need for protecting traditional knowledge through intellectual property frameworks.
A key panel discussion, _Apni Bhasha Apna Vigyan_, shed light on the vital role of Indian languages in science communication. Participants, including editor Shri Debobrat Ghose and Dr. Manish Mohan Gore, stressed that communicating scientific ideas in one’s native language fosters inclusivity and enhances public engagement. The festival concluded with a session on _Engaging and Creative Ways of Communicating Science_, where various experts presented innovative outreach strategies. Speakers shared diverse approaches ranging from storytelling to audiovisual media, spotlighting the evolving landscape of science communication in India.
Vigyanika 2025 reaffirmed its dedication to bridging the gap between science and society. Through literature, art, indigenous languages, and innovative media, the festival demonstrated the transformative potential of culturally rooted science communication in cultivating an informed and engaging scientific community.
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